Verizon (VZ) Stock Today: Massive Job Cuts, Big Dividend and 2026 Outlook – Analysis & Forecast (16 November 2025)
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) heads into mid‑November 2025 as one of the market’s highest‑yielding blue‑chip stocks, but also one of the most controversial. A new CEO, the largest layoff in company history, heavy Black Friday promotions and a freshly raised dividend are all hitting the tape at once. As of Friday’s close on 14 November 2025, Verizon shares finished around $41.06, leaving the stock modestly higher year‑to‑date but still far below pre‑5G highs. Nasdaq+2MacroTrends+2 With a dividend yield of roughly 6.7%, investors are asking the same question again: is VZ a high‑income bargain, or a classic dividend trap? Below is a detailed, SEO‑friendly breakdown