AT&T (T) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 23, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0Good morning, everyone, and welcome to AT and T's Second Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. And as a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn the floor over to your host, Brett Senior Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations. Please go ahead.Speaker1Thank you, and good morning. Welcome to our second quarter call. I'm Brett Feldman, Head of Investor Relations for AT and T. Joining me on the call today a ...

Wall Street analysts rerated Verizon Communications VZ after the company reported its second-quarter results on Monday.Verizon reported quarterly revenue growth of 5.2% year-over-year (Y/Y), reaching $34.50 billion, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $33.57 billion. This growth was driven by its broad wireless and broadband offerings across market segments.Also Read: Verizon Teams Up With Nokia To Bring High-Tech 5G Boost To Busy British PortsVerizon reiterated a 2%-2.8% growth in wireless service re ...

Core Insights - Several companies are set to pay dividends in August, providing opportunities for income-seeking investors to earn steady returns while some also exhibit strong growth fundamentals that could enhance stock prices in the future [1] Group 1: AT&T (NYSE: T) - AT&T will pay a dividend of $0.28 per share, yielding 3.84%, to investors who owned the stock before the July 10 ex-dividend date [2] - The company has refocused on its core wireless and broadband businesses after years of costly acquisitions, presenting a stronger case as a long-term buy due to improved financials and a reliable dividend [2][3] - AT&T has shed non-core assets like DirecTV and Time Warner, concentrating on wireless and fiber connectivity, which has boosted profit margins and cash flow, allowing the company to pay down $45 billion in debt over the past four years [3] - The company generated over $40 billion in operating cash flow over the past year, sustaining its quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share [4] Group 2: Verizon (NYSE: VZ) - Verizon is paying a dividend of $0.68 per share on August 1, representing a 6.26% yield for shareholders of record before July 10 [7] - The company continues to innovate in key growth areas, expanding its 5G portfolio with flexible wireless and broadband bundles to meet the growing demand for premium plans and streaming services [9] - Verizon has secured significant contracts, including a multibillion-dollar private 5G network in the UK and a dedicated 5G network slice for first responders, highlighting its competitive edge and potential for new revenue streams [10] - Despite challenges like high capital spending and competitive pressure, Verizon's scale and customer-focused strategy should reassure investors of its long-term stability [11]