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Verizon Communications stock just jumped nearly 12% — buyback plans and 2026 targets set up the next test for VZ

Verizon Communications stock just jumped nearly 12% — buyback plans and 2026 targets set up the next test for VZ

Verizon shares surged 11.8% to $44.52 Friday after the company raised its 2026 outlook and announced a $25 billion buyback. The company reported its strongest wireless subscriber gain since 2019, adding 616,000 postpaid phone customers in Q4. Verizon completed its Frontier acquisition Jan. 20 and set a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 per share. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
AT&T stock price jumps nearly 4% as Verizon Communications buyback jolts telecom shares

AT&T stock price jumps nearly 4% as Verizon Communications buyback jolts telecom shares

AT&T shares rose 3.7% to $26.06 as telecom stocks rallied Friday. The company reported Q4 adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share on $33.5 billion revenue, beating forecasts. AT&T expects to close its $6 billion Lumen fiber deal and $23 billion EchoStar spectrum purchase early this year. The firm projects 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.25–$2.35 per share and over $18 billion in free cash flow.
Verizon stock slips as Frontier deal nears the finish line after California OK

Verizon stock slips as Frontier deal nears the finish line after California OK

Verizon shares fell 0.7% to $39.08 after California regulators approved its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier, with the deal set to close next week. The approval includes broadband expansion and affordability conditions. A 10-hour outage this week prompted Verizon to offer $20 credits to affected customers. Investors await Verizon’s Q4 earnings on Jan. 30 amid scrutiny over service reliability and integration plans.
Verizon Stock (VZ) Today: Dividend Clock, Frontier Deal Milestones, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into a Holiday-Shortened Week

Verizon Stock (VZ) Today: Dividend Clock, Frontier Deal Milestones, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into a Holiday-Shortened Week

Verizon shares closed at $40.48 on Friday, remaining in the low-$40s as investors assess a high dividend yield, leadership changes, and regulatory moves tied to its planned Frontier Communications acquisition. No major company press releases were issued over the weekend. Analysts are watching Verizon’s upcoming Jan. 30 earnings and recent institutional moves, including Cadinha & Co. cutting its stake last quarter.

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  • Silicon Motion (SIMO) Rises Despite Market Downturn, Strong Earnings Anticipated
    March 19, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT. Silicon Motion (SIMO) closed up 1.67% at $127.50, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.28% decline. Despite a 5.54% drop over the past month, SIMO is set for a significant earnings report, with analysts predicting $1.23 per share - a 105% year-over-year surge. Revenue is expected to reach $299.61 million, up nearly 80% from last year. Full-year projections show earnings of $5.8 per share and revenues hitting $1.27 billion, marking growth of 63% and 43% respectively. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), with recent upward estimate revisions signaling confidence. SIMO trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.61, slightly above its industry average, and maintains a PEG ratio of 0.77, matching its sector. The Computer - Integrated Systems industry ranks in the top 10%, underpinning favorable future performance prospects.
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