: Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.28 , a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Verizon Communications is a global telecommunications leader headquartered in New York City, currently navigating a major strategic restructuring under new leadership. As of early 2026, the company is seeing early signs of a successful turnaround, reporting its first positive first-quarter subscriber growth in over a decade. Recent Financial Performance (Q1 2026)
: The company added 55,000 net postpaid phone customers , a significant reversal from a decade of first-quarter losses. verizon
A major shift in direction followed the appointment of as CEO in late 2025. Schulman, the former chief of PayPal, replaced Hans Vestberg to focus on a leaner, growth-oriented strategy.
: Following these results, Verizon raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS growth forecast to 5%–6% . Corporate Strategy and Leadership : Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $1
Verizon Adds Wireless Subscribers in First Full Quarter Under New CEO
Verizon's latest financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, exceeded analyst expectations in several key areas: Recent Financial Performance (Q1 2026) : The company
: Total operating revenue reached $34.4 billion , up 2.9% year-over-year.