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Verizon’s Debt Load is Too High for Our Income-Oriented Preference

publication date: Sep 19, 2025
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Verizon’s cash flow from operations totaled $16.8 billion in the first half of 2025, up from $16.6 billion in the same period a year ago. Free cash flow was $8.8 billion in the first half of 2025, up from $8.5 billion in the first half of 2024. Verizon’s net unsecured debt at the end of the second quarter was $116 billion, roughly 2.3 times consolidated adjusted EBITDA. For 2025, management is targeting adjusted EBITDA growth of 2.5%-3.5% and adjusted earnings per share growth of 1%-3%. Cash flow from operations is expected to be between $37-$39 billion on the year, with free cash flow of $19.5-$20.5 billion. We like Verizon but can’t get familiar with its massive debt load. Shares yield 6.3% at the time of this writing.


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