Silicon Investor - Verizon Communications (VZ)

[Ms. Baby Boomer] What is that Mr. Seidenberg ??? Doesn't even look like you Ivan ... This AI Hy...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 4/14/2026 3:39:08 PM

What is that Mr. Seidenberg ???

Doesn't even look like you Ivan ...

This AI Hype is going to end up just like the DOT Bombs ....

M

[Ms. Baby Boomer] There is nothing happy about this St. Patrick's Day .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 3/17/2026 5:33:55 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] The Easter Bunny is at The Mall .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 3/15/2026 3:16:19 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] VERIZON had a Customer ... Have a nice weekend .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 2/20/2026 3:29:55 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Going to The Mall for a Manicure and Pedicure .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 2/20/2026 10:20:07 AM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Will be out running errands ... Message 35431449 There are a lot of Women that...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 2/19/2026 12:06:19 PM

Will be out running errands ...

Message 35431449

There are a lot of Women that have been named after her ...

M

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Here we go again ... Ivan where is Mrs. Seidenberg ???? M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 2/18/2026 2:39:35 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] My Cellphone is Dead .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 2/17/2026 2:46:26 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] There was no VERIZON in 1997 ... Perhaps, you mean Bell Atlantic ... Moi came ...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 1/26/2026 1:10:54 PM

There was no VERIZON in 1997 ...

Perhaps, you mean Bell Atlantic ...

Moi came from GTE side of the Merger ....

M

[Affinity4Investing] Good ole' VZ. After a decade of investment, if it weren't for the dividends - I'...

Affinity4Investing — 1/26/2026 10:05:48 AM

Good ole' VZ. After a decade of investment, if it weren't for the dividends - I'm be up the creek since this thing can seemingly never gain traction on share price improvement for any decent stretch of time. Same stock price today as it had in 1997.

[Ms. Baby Boomer] 1995 ??? I was employed as a Legal Assistant with former Employer ... Are you...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 1/22/2026 3:34:38 PM

1995 ???

I was employed as a Legal Assistant with
former Employer ...

Are you bored Ivan ????

M

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Moi was out and about Christmas shopping with my Mustang .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 12/11/2025 4:42:54 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Happy Belated Birthday Mr. Seidenberg .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 12/11/2025 8:43:01 AM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] I hate writing Property Tax Checks in this Zip Code .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 12/9/2025 3:27:36 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Somebody's Birthday is Property Tax Postmark Due Date ... Y'all have a nice wee...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 12/5/2025 3:33:40 PM

Somebody's Birthday is Property Tax Postmark Due Date ...

Y'all have a nice weekend ....

M

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Happy Thanksgiving .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 11/27/2025 10:39:53 AM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Moi had a Mammogram yesterday ... There is no CANCER .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 11/15/2025 9:30:17 AM

[John Hayman] From AI Perplexity: Verizon had approximately 99,600 employees as of December 3...

John Hayman — 11/14/2025 9:58:17 AM

From AI Perplexity:

Verizon had approximately 99,600 employees as of December 31, 2024, according to recent financial filings and widely cited news sources. This number reflects a period of workforce reductions over several years, including significant job cuts announced in late 2025. The full-time employee count is consistently reported to be close to 100,000 across official and industry sources

Verizon workforce trends and recent layoffs details Verizon is undergoing its largest workforce restructuring in company history, with plans announced in November 2025 to cut roughly 15,000 jobs—about 15% of its workforce. These cuts follow years of gradual reduction and reflect mounting competition and slower subscriber growth in the telecommunications sector, especially against rivals like AT&T and T-Mobile.

?? Recent Layoffs and Restructuring The current wave of layoffs will affect a broad range of departments, including a notable reduction in non-union management and a possible significant cut (up to 25%) in the 5G enterprise segment.? Verizon will also convert around 180 of its corporate-owned retail locations into franchised stores to streamline operations and reduce overhead.? This restructuring is led by the new CEO, Dan Schulman, whose cost transformation strategy focuses on operational efficiency, margin stabilization, and enhanced shareholder returns.??

Workforce Trends 2020–2025 Verizon's workforce has fluctuated, with around 99,600 employees reported at the end of 2024.? Prior to these layoffs, there were signs of gradual contraction; for example, in mid-2025, Verizon had about 64,900 reported employees, reflecting an ongoing modest net reduction in staff.?

The competitive landscape and subscriber losses (notably, Verizon lost 7,000 postpaid phone subscribers in a recent fiscal quarter) have driven this additional push for cost reduction and workforce realignment.?? Industry Impact and Outlook Verizon’s aggressive downsizing mirrors broader industry trends, with telecom giants under pressure to invest in networks, pursue cost savings, and fend off both traditional and cable-based competitors.?

The company hopes these changes will boost profitability and shareholder value, but the full long-term impact on employee morale and customer experience remains uncertain.?

In summary, Verizon’s latest 15,000-job reduction marks a dramatic escalation in its ongoing workforce contraction, linked directly to new executive leadership and an urgent drive to cut costs amid tough competition.

[Ms. Baby Boomer] BLOOMBERG TV this morning ... 20,000 employees are being laid off at VERIZON .....

Ms. Baby Boomer — 11/14/2025 8:39:06 AM

BLOOMBERG TV this morning ...

20,000 employees are being laid off at VERIZON ....

M

[Ms. Baby Boomer] IT ain't the Good Ol' Days anymore ... Verizon to cut about 15,000 jobs as ne...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 11/13/2025 6:46:24 PM

IT ain't the Good Ol' Days anymore ...

Verizon to cut about 15,000 jobs as new
CEO restructures, source says ....

reuters.com

M

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Intel Corporation has more CEO's than Verizon .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 10/16/2025 8:17:43 AM

[nicewatch] Surprised no comments on this sudden change unless most here are just passive di...

nicewatch — 10/8/2025 12:46:32 AM

Surprised no comments on this sudden change unless most here are just passive dividend collectors. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Why Verizon’s Surprise CEO Change Rattled the Wireless Industry

By Angela Palumbo Oct 07, 2025

The unexpected CEO transition is shaking up wireless stocks, and likely signaling increased competition ahead, Wall Street analysts warn.

Verizon appointed lead independent director Daniel Schulman as its new CEO on Monday, effective immediately. With this new transition, Verizon will focus on maximizing value propositions, reducing costs, and delivering sustainable long-term growth for shareholders, according to Monday’s news release. Other telecommunications companies might want to be on their guard, analysts say.

“The market is clearly worried about Verizon becoming more aggressive again in wireless to defend share,” Sam McHugh, head of telecom equity research at BNP Paribas, wrote on Monday night.

Both T-Mobile and AT&T stocks declined on Monday after the announcement. One concern for investors is that the changes at Verizon, if successful, may increase competition for fellow telecom companies. The sector’s shares, however, bounced back on Tuesday.

The managerial transition comes as investors have been looking for more from Verizon. Hans Vestberg started as CEO on Aug. 1, 2018. The stock had declined 15% from the close on July 31, 2018 to the close on Oct. 3, 2025, far underperforming the 12% rise of AT&T, the 285% increase of T-Mobile, and 138% jump of the S&P 500

“From the beginning of Hans’s tenure until now, Verizon has organically added about 5MM postpaid phones while the industry has added about 55MM postpaid phones,” New Street’s David Barden wrote Tuesday. “When Hans joined, Verizon was capturing over 20% of annual industry postpaid phone net adds; that share has fallen to an average of 5% over the last four years.”

Barden added that he believes Verizon’s statement Monday hints at possible major changes coming to the wireless carrier, including potential price cuts for consumers. Over the past few years, the company has raised its prices, leading to increased churn, or customers switching to less expensive plans.

“Greater focus on subscriber growth may impact growth at T-Mobile and AT&T while putting additional pressure on broadband sub trends at Comcast and Charter once Verizon’s convergence strategy is brought to bear,” UBS analyst John Hodulik wrote in a note Monday. He rates Verizon as Neutral with a $45 price target.

Shares of Verizon were up 0.8% to $41.78 on Tuesday. The stock has risen 4.5% this year, compared to the 14% increase of the S&P 500.

finance.yahoo.com

[Ms. Baby Boomer] My Zip Code has very high Property Taxes ... Thunderstorm, getting off the Inte...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 9/28/2025 6:10:11 PM

My Zip Code has very high Property Taxes ...

Thunderstorm, getting off the Internet ....

M

[nicewatch] It depends on your zip code. In most major to medium-sized cities and their surr...

nicewatch — 9/28/2025 11:31:32 AM

It depends on your zip code. In most major to medium-sized cities and their surrounding suburbs it's fairy well built out. If you live out in the sticks that's another matter any may never be properly built out. Haven't looked at the coverage maps lately and am sure someone can correct me if wrong but think the majority of the 5G network build has already happened. A few years ago when VZ and others had nonstop commercials about 5G this and 5G that, it was near the peak of network spending cycle.

[Ms. Baby Boomer] VERIZON's 5G Network is a Work-In-Progress .... [graphic] M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 9/28/2025 10:06:05 AM

VERIZON's 5G Network is a Work-In-Progress ....

M

[nicewatch] What on Earth does this talking to yourself have to do with Verizon stock? You s...

nicewatch — 9/14/2025 11:14:59 AM

What on Earth does this talking to yourself have to do with Verizon stock? You simply cannot control your non sequitur ways, can you?

Do you have any comment on the almost two year consolidation pattern in VZ stock price? Some believe it will ultimately break higher because of the investments they've made in building out their 5G network so far this decade. Do you have an insightful opinion on that or would you rather just prattle on in your typical non sequitur fashion? Thank you in advance, and have a nice day. :-)

[Ms. Baby Boomer] As of today, Sunday September 14, 2025 there are 28 SI Members on my Ignore List...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 9/14/2025 10:39:55 AM

As of today, Sunday September 14, 2025 there are 28 SI Members on my Ignore List ....

M

[Ms. Baby Boomer] 9/11 Interactive Timelines ... timeline.911memorial.org WE WILL NEVER FORGET ...

Ms. Baby Boomer — 9/11/2025 8:08:59 AM

9/11 Interactive Timelines ...

timeline.911memorial.org

WE WILL NEVER FORGET ....

M

[John Hayman] Verizon Communications (VZ) Increases Quarterly Dividend To US$0.69 Per Share

John Hayman — 9/8/2025 8:03:49 AM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Y'all have a safe Labor Day Holiday Weekend .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 8/29/2025 9:48:13 AM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Obviously, you can't type Ivan ... Have a nice weekend .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 8/15/2025 1:28:42 PM

[nicewatch] I don't care if your name was Ma Bell. This is not your personal diary to let th...

nicewatch — 8/10/2025 12:13:11 PM

I don't care if your name was Ma Bell. This is not your personal diary to let the world know you bought a new turquoise ring. This is the Verizon (VZ) stock board. If you are that old and lonely that you cannot control the urge to talk to yourself then create your own board for it. Do you need help doing that?

Your useless chatter here stunts any meaningful discussion of Verizon, wherever you came from!

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Moron, Moi came from the GTE side of Merger .... Adios M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 8/9/2025 1:15:13 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] I don't need a Watch ... Got a Cell Phone with a Clock .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 8/9/2025 9:40:41 AM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] F*CK OFF nicewatch .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 8/8/2025 8:48:36 AM

[nicewatch] You cannot stay on message. 0 + 0 = 0. I think you are a 0. Get it? This is an ...

nicewatch — 8/7/2025 9:27:40 PM

You cannot stay on message. 0 + 0 = 0. I think you are a 0. Get it?

This is an artist that made a lovely painting that may or may not resemble you. What do you think of it?

VZ closed at 42.95 today

finance.yahoo.com

[Ms. Baby Boomer] I wanted a Breakfast Burrito and Coffee ... TRUMP Tariff Day .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 8/7/2025 8:57:37 AM

[nicewatch] Not relevant to VZ stock. This board isn't your private diary or blog. Please st...

nicewatch — 8/6/2025 2:52:36 PM

Not relevant to VZ stock. This board isn't your private diary or blog. Please start your own board for that. Do you know how?

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Bought a new Turquoise Ring yesterday ... Joe Bonamassa Concert is Saturday ......

Ms. Baby Boomer — 8/5/2025 11:31:42 AM

Bought a new Turquoise Ring yesterday ...

Joe Bonamassa Concert is Saturday ....

M

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Today is Sunday and my Son's Birthday .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 8/3/2025 6:32:40 PM

[Ms. Baby Boomer] I finally deleted you off my cell phone Ivan .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 7/30/2025 3:38:47 PM

[John Hayman] Verizon owes $175 million in patent infringement case, Texas jury says July 23 ...

John Hayman — 7/24/2025 9:28:46 PM

Verizon owes $175 million in patent infringement case, Texas jury says

July 23 (Reuters) - A federal court in Marshall, Texas, said on Wednesday that U.S. telecom company Verizon Wireless (VZ.N), opens new tab must pay $175 million in damages for violating an inventor's patent rights related to wireless communications technology.
The jury's decision, opens new tab in favor of Headwater Research comes just months after the firm secured a $278 million verdict in a separate patent dispute against Samsung (005930.KS), opens new tab over wireless technology, also in the same Marshall, Texas, federal court.

A Verizon spokesperson said that the Wednesday verdict was "simply not supported by the facts" and that the company will appeal. Attorneys for Headwater did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Tyler, Texas-based Headwater was founded by scientist and inventor Gregory Raleigh. Headwater said in its complaint in 2023 that its patented technology allows wireless devices to "reduce data usage and network congestion, extend battery life by decreasing power consumption, and enable users to stay connected."
Headwater said it shared information about its technology with Verizon under a non-disclosure agreement between 2009 and 2011. The complaint said that Verizon's mobile phones, tablets and cellular networks infringed Headwater's patents.
Verizon denied the allegations and argued that the patents were invalid.

[Ms. Baby Boomer] Verizon Communications Inc. .... finance.yahoo.com M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 7/22/2025 10:40:31 AM

[nicewatch] Same thing but no worries, thank you. If I click on a link and it says set up an...

nicewatch — 7/21/2025 3:28:25 PM

Same thing but no worries, thank you. If I click on a link and it says set up an account, even to read for free, that's always a big turnoff for me, fwiw. There are the archive.ph style sites but lately I just copy and past the text myself if I really care to share it.

As for relevant VZ opinions as opposed to boomer's inane diary to herself... my original cellphone was a sprint plan a lifetime ago and then later rolled into VZ through a family company where it remains. That phone is ancient and needs to be updated but unlike most of my age and younger, I go out of my way NOT to live on my phone, I just want reliable service when I do have to use it and in my semi-rural area VZ has historically been the best.

The other month, I bought the latest and greatest Samsung Galaxy phone on a whim on sale. Instead of replacing my ancient VZ phone, also a Galaxy, I decided to get a new number and an annual prepaid plan from visible, a wholly owned subsidiary of VZ. So far it's mostly used as a wifi hotspot on the road but also works well otherwise. My point is the visible plan has been great so far and unsure if this cannibalizes even the regular VZ mobile subs? The caveat with Visisble is it's 99.9% online, not much human support if issues. For me that's not a problem. If an older relative, it might be. fwiw.

p.s. The other thing I haven't figured out is, if Visisble is using all of the VZ proper 5G radio bandwidths or turns some off to differentiate the service. I suppose that info is hidden away in footnotes somewhere but never delved into it.

[John Hayman] Sorry about that, I thought the link took you to the article. John Is Verizon...

John Hayman — 7/21/2025 2:46:41 PM

Sorry about that, I thought the link took you to the article.
John

Is Verizon's Q2 Earnings Beat And Raise A Buy Or A Trap? (Rating Upgrade) (NYSE:VZ) | Seeking Alpha

[nicewatch] In terms of the coiling chart pattern mentioned before it's interesting that Fri...

nicewatch — 7/21/2025 2:42:42 PM

In terms of the coiling chart pattern mentioned before it's interesting that Friday was the lowest close since February. Perhaps the report buys it some time in stasis? But it's still in the stew and until proven otherwise the bias seems flat to down, bwdik? :-)

[nicewatch] This is the Verizon (VZ) stock thread. Please try to stay focused on topic. This...

nicewatch — 7/21/2025 2:33:05 PM

This is the Verizon (VZ) stock thread. Please try to stay focused on topic. This is not your personal board. I suggest you might start your own moderated board. A working title might be, "Moi's Diary of Non Sequitur". Thank you.

[nicewatch] Can you please post the text of the full article? What's the point of posting a ...

nicewatch — 7/21/2025 2:29:48 PM

Can you please post the text of the full article? What's the point of posting a link that says subscribe here? Thank you.

[John Hayman] Is Verizon's Q2 Earnings Beat And Raise A Buy Or A Trap? (Rating Upgrade) Jul. ...

John Hayman — 7/21/2025 11:33:32 AM

Is Verizon's Q2 Earnings Beat And Raise A Buy Or A Trap? (Rating Upgrade)

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[Ms. Baby Boomer] Learned something new, Titanium Car Wax ... Nice LEXUS .... M

Ms. Baby Boomer — 7/16/2025 8:25:13 AM