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NYSE:VZ News 2 February 2026 - 7 February 2026

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 Friday, ending a seven-session rally and closing about 2.7% below Thursday’s one-year high. The dip follows news that consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down, with Alfonso Villanueva named interim head. Verizon has climbed 16% since January 29 amid strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback plan.
7 February 2026
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Verizon stock slides nearly 2% as consumer leadership shift and T-Mobile lawsuit collide

Verizon stock slides nearly 2% as consumer leadership shift and T-Mobile lawsuit collide

Verizon shares fell nearly 2% to $46.19 Friday as the company announced Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down as head of its consumer group, with Alfonso Villanueva taking over as interim CEO. The shake-up follows recent job cuts, a major outage, and a new lawsuit against T-Mobile over alleged false advertising. About 20.1 million shares traded hands.
6 February 2026
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Verizon stock price: VZ holds near $47 after consumer chief exits — what investors watch next

Verizon stock price: VZ holds near $47 after consumer chief exits — what investors watch next

Verizon shares closed near $47 Thursday after an SEC filing revealed consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath resigned and will serve as advisor until late March. The leadership change comes as Verizon faces pressure to retain wireless subscribers and overhaul its operations. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
6 February 2026
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Verizon stock price edges up after consumer chief steps down — what VZ investors watch next

Verizon stock price edges up after consumer chief steps down — what VZ investors watch next

Verizon shares rose 0.4% to $47.21 Thursday after announcing Sowmyanarayan Sampath, head of its consumer division, will depart by March 31. Alfonso Villanueva was named interim chief. The move follows a major January outage and renewed scrutiny from Washington over telecom security. Investors remain focused on execution in the consumer unit.
5 February 2026
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Verizon stock (VZ) closes higher after T-Mobile lawsuit — what traders watch next

Verizon stock (VZ) closes higher after T-Mobile lawsuit — what traders watch next

Verizon shares rose 1.6% to $47.01 Wednesday, extending a six-day rally as the company sued T-Mobile in Manhattan federal court for alleged false advertising over wireless savings claims. Trading volume hit 46.1 million shares. Verizon seeks triple damages and an injunction. T-Mobile did not immediately respond.
5 February 2026
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Verizon stock price rises as VZ outpaces a falling market amid buyback focus, Senate cyber pressure

Verizon stock price rises as VZ outpaces a falling market amid buyback focus, Senate cyber pressure

Verizon shares rose 1.3% to $46.85 in early Wednesday trading, near a one-year high, as about 19 million shares changed hands by 12:45 p.m. ET. The gain came despite broader market declines and as Senator Maria Cantwell pressed Verizon and AT&T to release documents on the “Salt Typhoon” cyber-espionage case. Verizon declared a $0.7075 quarterly dividend and outlined plans for $55 billion in shareholder returns through 2028.
4 February 2026
Verizon stock price jumps near 4% and holds after hours as Salt Typhoon scrutiny builds

Verizon stock price jumps near 4% and holds after hours as Salt Typhoon scrutiny builds

Verizon shares rose 3.7% to $46.25 Tuesday, marking five days of gains even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on AI-related concerns. Senator Maria Cantwell called for a CEO hearing on telecom security after accusing Verizon and AT&T of blocking release of “Salt Typhoon” cyber-espionage assessments. JPMorgan raised its price target on Verizon to $49. The stock closed about 2% below its 52-week high.
4 February 2026
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Verizon stock climbs as analysts lift targets, but leadership shakeup talk hangs over VZ

Verizon stock climbs as analysts lift targets, but leadership shakeup talk hangs over VZ

Verizon shares rose 2.8% to $45.86 Tuesday after RBC and Bernstein raised price targets to $48, citing cost cuts and a $25 billion buyback plan. Reports surfaced that Verizon is considering replacements for consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath, though the company dismissed them as rumors. The quarterly dividend stands at $0.69 per share. Investors remain focused on subscriber churn and spending cuts.
3 February 2026
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Verizon stock price dips in premarket as insider sale notice lands and analysts lift targets

Verizon stock price dips in premarket as insider sale notice lands and analysts lift targets

Verizon shares dipped 0.5% to $44.38 in premarket trading Tuesday after a Form 144 filing revealed an intended insider sale of 9,580 shares valued at about $430,000. Analysts cited churn rates, spending cuts, and competition as key concerns. Bernstein and TD Cowen raised price targets, while AT&T closed a $5.75 billion fiber deal with Lumen. The January jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Verizon stock price steady after-hours as report flags consumer chief search; buyback in focus (VZ)

Verizon stock price steady after-hours as report flags consumer chief search; buyback in focus (VZ)

Verizon shares closed up 0.2% Monday after reports the company is considering replacements for consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath, though no search has begun and his exit is not confirmed. The stock traded near $44.61 after an 11.8% surge last week following strong quarterly results and a $25 billion buyback plan. Verizon added 616,000 postpaid phone subscribers in Q4 and projects 2026 EPS of $4.90–$4.95.
3 February 2026
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Verizon stock (VZ) dips after consumer-boss shake-up report as Wall Street weighs the turnaround

Verizon stock (VZ) dips after consumer-boss shake-up report as Wall Street weighs the turnaround

Verizon shares fell 0.4% to $44.33 in early Monday trading after reports the company is seeking candidates to replace its consumer-division chief. The move follows last week’s rally and a $25 billion buyback announcement. Investors remain focused on subscriber growth and leadership changes. Broader markets rose, with the S&P 500 ETF up 0.5%.
2 February 2026
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Verizon stock slips before market open as report flags possible shake-up in key consumer unit

Verizon stock slips before market open as report flags possible shake-up in key consumer unit

Verizon shares fell 0.6% to $44.25 in premarket trading Monday after reports the company is seeking candidates to replace consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath. The dip follows an 11.8% surge Friday after Verizon announced strong 2026 guidance and a $25 billion buyback. No formal interviews or search firm engagement have occurred, according to the Financial Times. Investors are watching for leadership updates and the next earnings report in April.
2 February 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:46 AM EST Sensex and Nifty Bounce Back Amid IT Sector Weakness, Eyes on US-India Trade Deal February 7, 2026, 12:46 AM EST. India's Sensex rose 0.3% to 83,580.40 and Nifty gained 0.2% to 25,693.7 on Friday, recovering from early losses. The Nifty IT index dropped 1.5%, extending a weekly fall of 5%, pressured by a global tech sell-off linked to rising AI spending and competition. Foreign investors bought equities worth ₹1,951 crore, while domestic institutions sold ₹1,265 crore. The market is cautiously awaiting details of the US-India
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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