Verizon Reports Record Q2 EBITDA Growth

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) reported Q2 2025 results on July 21, 2025, achieving record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of $12.8 billion (up 4.1% year-over-year), wireless service revenue of $20.9 billion (up 2.2% year-over-year), and free cash flow of $5.2 billion. Management raised full-year 2025 guidance for adjusted EBITDA growth to 2.5%-3.5%, adjusted EPS to 1%-3% growth, and free cash flow guidance to $19.5 billion-$20.5 billion, citing operational outperformance, accelerated infrastructure deployment, and unexpected tax reform benefits.Year-to-date free cash flow reached $8.8 billion, representing a 3.6% increase versus the prior year period, while operating cash flow climbed to $16.8 billion. The recently approved federal tax reform law is expected to contribute $1.5 billion to $2 billion in additional free cash flow in 2025, significantly improving capital allocation flexibility.Stronger free cash flow and tax benefits in 2025 enable faster deleveraging and position the company for greater flexibility in strategic investments and potential buybacks after the Frontier Communications merger closes.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool