Verizon Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Verizon reported strong operational and financial results for Q4 2024, driven by growth in wireless service revenue and broadband net additions. The company's focus on growing connections and strengthening customer relationships contributed to the positive performance.
Total operating revenue increased by 1.6 percent year over year to $35.7 billion.
Earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.18, compared to $(0.64) in Q4 2023.
The company added 408,000 broadband net additions and 568,000 postpaid phone net additions.
Wireless service revenue grew by 3.1 percent year over year to $20.0 billion.
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Forward Guidance
For 2025, Verizon expects total wireless service revenue growth of 2.0 percent to 2.8 percent, adjusted EBITDA growth of 2.0 percent to 3.5 percent, and adjusted EPS growth of 0 to 3.0 percent.
Positive Outlook
- Total wireless service revenue growth of 2.0% to 2.8%.
- Adjusted EBITDA growth of 2.0% to 3.5%.
- Adjusted EPS growth of 0 to 3.0%.
- Cash flow from operations of $35.0 billion to $37.0 billion.
- Free cash flow of $17.5 billion to $18.5 billion.
Challenges Ahead
- Capital expenditures between $17.5 billion and $18.5 billion.
- Unpredictable special items that could arise.
- Inability to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
- Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect future results.
- Effects of competition in the markets.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income