Verizon Communications Inc.
New York symbol VZ, provides telephone services in 28 U.S. states. Through 55%-owned Verizon Wireless, a joint venture with UK-based Vodafone, it also provides wireless service in all 50 states.
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. $43 is a buy. The company (New York symbol VZ; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector, Shares outstanding: 4.2 billion; Market cap: $180.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; Dividend yield: 6.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.verizon.com) is the second-largest wireless carrier in the U.S. after AT&T, with 146.1 million subscribers (consumers and businesses) as of June 30, 2025. It also sells traditional telephone lines, high-speed Internet and TV services.
Due to strong competition, the company lost 51,000 consumer wireless phone subscribers under long-term contracts (net of cancellations) in the second quarter of 2025. Even so, that’s a lot better than its year-earlier net loss of 109,000.
Due to strong competition, the company lost 51,000 consumer wireless phone subscribers under long-term contracts (net of cancellations) in the second quarter of 2025. Even so, that’s a lot better than its year-earlier net loss of 109,000.
TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, $88.34, Toronto symbol TD, remains a buy for patient, income-seeking investors.
The bank increased your dividend by 2.9% with the January 2025 payment, to $1.05 a share from $1.02. The new annual rate of $4.20 yields a solid 4.8%.
In February 2025, TD sold its entire 10.1% stake in Charles Schwab Corp....
The bank increased your dividend by 2.9% with the January 2025 payment, to $1.05 a share from $1.02. The new annual rate of $4.20 yields a solid 4.8%.
In February 2025, TD sold its entire 10.1% stake in Charles Schwab Corp....
AT&T INC., $26.81, New York symbol T, is your #1 Income Buy for 2025.
The company is the largest wireless (cellphone) carrier in the U.S., with 117.96 million subscribers (excluding mobile devices such as tablets). It also has 14.11 million high-speed Internet users and provides traditional telephone services to consumers and businesses.
AT&T continues to benefit from its plan to focus solely on its main telecom businesses....
The company is the largest wireless (cellphone) carrier in the U.S., with 117.96 million subscribers (excluding mobile devices such as tablets). It also has 14.11 million high-speed Internet users and provides traditional telephone services to consumers and businesses.
AT&T continues to benefit from its plan to focus solely on its main telecom businesses....
U.S. telecom Verizon recently warned of slowing wireless subscriber growth due to the uncertainty over inflation and tariffs and the impact on consumer spending. However, the stock remains a solid choice for reliable dividend income. As well, the company’s upcoming purchase of a fibre-optic TV and Internet provider bodes well for its future growth.
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RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, $17.22, Toronto symbol REI.UN, is a top pick for 2025.
The REIT owns all or part of 186 shopping centres and other properties across Canada, including eight under development. Its occupancy rate is a high 97.8%.
RioCan cut its monthly distribution by 33.3% to $0.96 a unit (on an annual basis) in February 2021 as retailers shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
The REIT owns all or part of 186 shopping centres and other properties across Canada, including eight under development. Its occupancy rate is a high 97.8%.
RioCan cut its monthly distribution by 33.3% to $0.96 a unit (on an annual basis) in February 2021 as retailers shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC., $43.57, New York symbol VZ, remains a buy.
The telecom provider is the second-largest wireless carrier in the U.S. after AT&T Inc (New York symbol T). It also sells traditional telephone lines, high-speed Internet and TV services.
The stock fell 6% this week after the company said it expects to sign fewer new cellphone subscribers to long-term contracts in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.
That’s because its competitors are aggressively discounting their plans as customers delay buying new phones due to inflation and the current economic uncertainty....
The telecom provider is the second-largest wireless carrier in the U.S. after AT&T Inc (New York symbol T). It also sells traditional telephone lines, high-speed Internet and TV services.
The stock fell 6% this week after the company said it expects to sign fewer new cellphone subscribers to long-term contracts in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.
That’s because its competitors are aggressively discounting their plans as customers delay buying new phones due to inflation and the current economic uncertainty....
Verizon yields a high 6.4% as it keeps growing its payout, subscriber numbers and market position to continue a solid financial performance.
Traditional telecommunications service providers, such as Telus and BCE, are trading at substantially lower valuations compared to other “infrastructure” type companies. This is not only true for Canadian companies, but also for U.S. and other similar companies in Europe.
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Telecommunications form an integral part of the economic infrastructure. Strict licensing standards and high capital requirements result in considerable barriers to entry. Despite slow growth, many of the major telecommunication companies have steady cash flows, high levels of profitability, and rising dividends....