NYSE$VZ
Verizon · Q2 2023 earnings
Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Verizon's Q2 2023 results were highlighted by wireless service revenue growth and increased cash flow.
Verizon reported a decrease in total operating revenue to $32.6 billion, but experienced growth in wireless service revenue. The company also saw an increase in cash flow from operations. EPS was $1.10, and adjusted EPS was $1.21. Total broadband net additions were 418,000, and the company is focused on extending network leadership.
- Wireless service revenue grew by 3.8 percent year over year.
- Total broadband net additions reached 418,000.
- First-half cash flow from operations increased to $18.0 billion.
- Business reported 308,000 wireless retail postpaid net additions.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Verizon · Revenue · Quarterly
$32.6B
Revenue by segment
Verizon · $32.1B total across 2 segments · Q2 2023
- Consumer$24.6B-3.9%76.6%
- Business$7.5B-1.7%23.4%
Forward guidance
Verizon continues to expect total wireless service revenue growth of 2.5 percent to 4.5 percent, adjusted EBITDA of $47.0 billion to $48.5 billion, adjusted EPS of $4.55 to $4.85, adjusted effective income tax rate in the range of 22.5 percent to 24.0 percent, and capital spending in the range of $18.25 billion to $19.25 billion for 2023.
Tailwinds
- Expecting total wireless service revenue growth of 2.5% to 4.5%.
- Anticipating adjusted EBITDA between $47.0 billion and $48.5 billion.
- Projecting adjusted EPS to be in the range of $4.55 to $4.85.
- Expecting adjusted effective income tax rate between 22.5% and 24.0%.
- Planning for capital spending between $18.25 billion and $19.25 billion.
Headwinds
- Cannot predict the special items that could arise.
- Unable to reconcile adjusted forecasts to GAAP forecasts without unreasonable effort.
- Future results are subject to risks and uncertainties.
- Competition in the markets may impact results.
- Adverse conditions in the U.S. and international economies may impact results.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2023
-0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.4%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
40 / 73 earnings
Positive
+12.1%
Q4 2025
Best reaction
-8.6%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.5% | +3.7% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +12.1% | +18.1% | +25.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.0% | +0.4% | +4.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.5% | +2.8% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.6% | -2.4% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.9% | +2.8% | +9.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.9% | -5.3% | -2.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -6.6% | -3.7% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.0% | -2.0% | -1.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.3% | +7.1% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | +7.3% | +6.5% | +19.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.1% | +0.1% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.5% | +4.7% | -6.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.8% | +2.5% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.8% | -1.5% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -6.1% | -5.8% | -6.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -8.6% | -11.9% | -10.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.7% | -0.1% | -0.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.0% | +0.4% | -2.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.7% | +0.4% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.9% | -2.5% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.6% | -6.3% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.1% | +1.0% | +4.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.8% | +2.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.4% | +0.9% | -6.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.2% | -2.1% | -9.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.7% | +0.4% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.6% | -0.4% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.2% | -3.1% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.9% | -0.9% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.4% | +1.0% | +7.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.3% | +2.5% | +7.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.0% | +6.0% | -0.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.4% | +2.4% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.8% | +0.6% | -6.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.0% | +10.1% | +9.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.5% | -4.6% | -7.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -5.0% | -5.4% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.3% | -5.0% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.0% | -0.8% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +0.3% | — | — |
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