Verizon pays the highest cash taxes among major U.S. telecom companies, CNBC reported, citing Wells Fargo analysts, who said the tax law will provide a significant financial boost to the industry.

Verizon beat Q2 expectations and raised guidance, but macro risks, tariffs, and subscriber losses cloud the outlook. See why VZ stock is upgraded to hold.

Verizon delivered better-than-expected results in the second quarter of 2025, posting solid revenue growth and raising its full-year guidance across multiple key metrics. The telecom giant cited strength in wireless and broadband performance,