NYSE:VZ News 31 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Verizon shares fell 0.7% to $44.22 in U.S. premarket trading Monday after a rally last week. The company reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share on $36.4 billion in revenue and added 616,000 postpaid phone subscribers. Investors are watching whether subscriber growth can continue without hurting margins. New MVNO deals with Comcast and Charter may affect wholesale revenue.

Verizon shares jumped 11.8% Friday to $44.52 after the company reported 616,000 net postpaid phone subscriber additions and forecast 2026 adjusted EPS of $4.90 to $4.95. The board approved up to $25 billion in share buybacks and raised the quarterly dividend to $0.7075 per share. AT&T and T-Mobile shares also rose.