Verizon Communications Inc. has announced significant developments as it releases its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year 2025. The company has achieved a notable increase in its mobility and broadband volumes, which marks a strategic turnaround under CEO Dan Schulman, who emphasized a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibility.
Verizon’s achievements in 2025 included earnings per share (EPS) of $4.06 and an adjusted EPS of $4.71, with total operating revenue of $138.2 billion, up from $134.8 billion in 2024. The company also reported a free cash flow of $20.1 billion and consolidated net income of $17.6 billion for the year.
In the fourth quarter alone, Verizon recorded an EPS of $0.55, rising to an adjusted EPS of $1.09, alongside total operating revenue of $36.4 billion and a consolidated net income of $2.4 billion. This strong performance was reflected in the company’s most successful quarter of postpaid phone net additions since 2019, with 616,000 new customers added, up from 504,000 in the same quarter the previous year.
Verizon’s fixed wireless broadband offerings have gained traction, with 372,000 net additions in the fourth quarter, bringing the total to over 5.7 million subscribers, bolstered by the recent acquisition of Frontier, which expanded its fiber footprint to over 30 million homes and businesses. This acquisition, finalized on January 20, 2026, is expected to further amplify Verizon’s capabilities in delivering high-speed internet services.
Looking ahead, Schulman outlined an optimistic forecast for 2026, projecting total retail postpaid phone net additions of between 750,000 and 1.0 million and service revenue growth in mobility and broadband of approximately 2.0 to 3.0 percent. The company aims to achieve an adjusted EPS of between $4.90 and $4.95, marking a robust turnaround compared to previous trends.
Verizon has committed to investing strategically in its business to ensure network excellence and customer satisfaction while fostering profitable growth through updated partnerships with Charter and Comcast. As it progresses into 2026, Verizon is positioned not only to enhance its service offerings but also to solidify its reputation as a customer-centric telecommunications leader.
This renewed focus on innovative customer engagement and sustainable growth reflects Verizon’s adaptability in a competitive landscape, suggesting a promising trajectory for both the company and its stakeholders in the coming years.