3Q 2025 Key Results
- Grew wireless service revenue1 to $21.0 billion
- Over 18 percent of the company's Consumer postpaid phone customers have a converged offering
- Raised the dividend for the 19th consecutive year
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported third-quarter 2025 results and is on track to deliver full-year financial guidance.
"We are going to take bold and fiscally responsible action to redefine Verizon's trajectory at this critical inflection point for our company. We will rapidly shift to a customer-first culture, one that thrives on delighting our customers," said Dan Schulman, Verizon CEO. "These will not be incremental changes. We will aggressively transform our culture, our cost structure, and the financial profile of Verizon in order to put our customers first, compete effectively, and deliver sustainable returns for our shareholders."
On this morning's third quarter earnings call, Schulman will provide his vision to return Verizon to growth.
3Q 2025 Highlights
Consolidated
- Earnings per share (EPS) of $1.17 in third-quarter 2025 compared to EPS of $0.78 in third-quarter 2024; adjusted EPS2, excluding special items, of $1.21 compared to $1.19 in third-quarter 2024.
- Total operating revenue of $33.8 billion in third-quarter 2025, up 1.5 percent year-over-year.
- Cash flow from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $28.0 billion, an increase from $26.5 billion during the same period in 2024.
- Free cash flow2 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $15.8 billion, an increase from $14.5 billion during the same period in 2024.
- Consolidated net income for third-quarter 2025 was $5.1 billion compared to $3.4 billion in third-quarter 2024. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA2 was $12.8 billion in third-quarter 2025 compared to $12.5 billion in third-quarter 2024.
- Wireless service revenue1 in third-quarter 2025 was an industry-leading $21.0 billion, up 2.1 percent year-over-year.
- Wireless equipment revenue of $5.6 billion in third-quarter 2025, up 5.2 percent year-over-year.
- Verizon's total unsecured debt as of the end of third-quarter 2025 was $119.7 billion, compared to $126.4 billion at the end of third-quarter 2024. The company's net unsecured debt2 at the end of third-quarter 2025 was $112.0 billion. At the end of third-quarter 2025, Verizon's ratio of unsecured debt to consolidated net income (LTM) was 5.9 times and its net unsecured debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA ratio2 was 2.2 times.
Broadband
- Delivered 306,000 broadband net additions in third-quarter 2025.
- Total fixed wireless access net additions were 261,000 in third-quarter 2025, bringing the base to nearly 5.4 million fixed wireless access subscribers.
- Delivered 61,000 Fios internet net additions in third-quarter 2025, the best quarterly result in two years.
- Total broadband connections grew to more than 13.2 million as of the end of third-quarter 2025, representing a 11.1 percent increase year-over-year.
Verizon Consumer
- Total Verizon Consumer revenue was $26.1 billion in third-quarter 2025, an increase of 2.9 percent year-over-year.
- Consumer wireless service revenue in third-quarter 2025 was $17.4 billion, up 2.4 percent year-over-year.
- Consumer wireless retail postpaid churn was 1.12 percent in third-quarter 2025, and wireless retail postpaid phone churn was 0.91 percent.
- Consumer wireless postpaid average revenue per account (ARPA) of $147.91 in third-quarter 2025, an increase of 2.0 percent year-over-year.
- In third-quarter 2025, Consumer reported 7,000 wireless retail postpaid phone net losses compared to 18,000 postpaid phone net additions in third-quarter 2024.
- In third-quarter 2025, Consumer reported 47,000 wireless retail core prepaid3 net additions, representing the fifth consecutive quarter of positive subscriber growth.
- In third-quarter 2025, Consumer operating income was $7.7 billion, an increase of 0.8 percent year-over-year, and segment operating income margin was 29.4 percent, compared to 30.0 percent in third-quarter 2024. Segment EBITDA2 in third-quarter 2025 was $11.2 billion, an increase of 2.0 percent year-over-year. These results were driven by improvements in Consumer wireless service revenue. Segment EBITDA margin2 in third-quarter 2025 was 43.0 percent compared to 43.4 percent in third-quarter 2024.
Verizon Business
- Total Verizon Business revenue was $7.1 billion in third-quarter 2025, a decrease of 2.8 percent year-over-year.
- Business wireless service revenue in third-quarter 2025 was $3.6 billion, an increase of 0.7 percent year-over-year.
- Business reported 110,000 wireless retail postpaid net additions in third-quarter 2025. This result included 51,000 postpaid phone net additions.
- Business wireless retail postpaid churn was 1.56 percent in third-quarter 2025, and wireless retail postpaid phone churn was 1.25 percent.
- In third-quarter 2025, Verizon Business operating income was $637 million, an increase of 12.7 percent year-over-year, resulting in segment operating income margin of 8.9 percent, an increase from 7.7 percent in third-quarter 2024. Segment EBITDA2 in third-quarter 2025 was $1.7 billion, an increase of 4.2 percent year-over-year. Segment EBITDA margin2 in third-quarter 2025 was 23.4 percent, an increase from 21.8 percent in third-quarter 2024.
Outlook and guidance
The company does not provide a reconciliation for certain of the following adjusted (non-GAAP) forecasts because it cannot, without unreasonable effort, predict the special items that could arise, and the company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
Verizon remains confident in its previously updated guidance for the full year:
- Total wireless service revenue1 growth of 2.0 percent to 2.8 percent.
- Adjusted EBITDA2 growth of 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent.
- Adjusted EPS2 growth of 1.0 percent to 3.0 percent.
- Cash flow from operations of $37.0 billion to $39.0 billion.
- Free cash flow2 of $19.5 billion to $20.5 billion.
In addition, Verizon remains on track to meet its investment goals for 2025 and expects capital expenditures to be within or below the previously guided range of $17.5 billion to $18.5 billion.
Verizon's 2025 financial guidance does not reflect any assumptions regarding the pending acquisition of Frontier.
1 Total wireless service revenue represents the sum of Consumer and Business segments. Reflects the reclassification of recurring device protection and insurance related plan revenues from other revenue into wireless service revenue in the first quarter of 2025. Where applicable, historical results have been recast to conform to the current period presentation.
2 Non-GAAP financial measure. See the accompanying schedules and www.verizon.com/about/investors for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures cited in this document to most directly comparable financial measures under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
3 Represents total prepaid results excluding SafeLink brand. Includes both phone and non-phone net additions.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024. Verizon's world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.
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Forward-looking statements
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Non-GAAP Reconciliations - Consolidated Verizon
| Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unaudited | 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 | 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/25 | 3 Mos. Ended 3/31/25 | 3 Mos. Ended 12/31/24 | 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/24 | 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/24 | 3 Mos. Ended 3/31/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Net Income | $ | 5,056 | $ | 5,121 | $ | 4,983 | $ | 5,114 | $ | 3,411 | $ | 4,702 | $ | 4,722 | ||||||||||||||
| Add: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 1,471 | 1,488 | 1,490 | 1,454 | 891 | 1,332 | 1,353 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 1,664 | 1,639 | 1,632 | 1,644 | 1,672 | 1,698 | 1,635 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense(1) | 4,618 | 4,635 | 4,577 | 4,506 | 4,458 | 4,483 | 4,445 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated EBITDA | $ | 12,809 | $ | 12,883 | $ | 12,682 | $ | 12,718 | $ | 10,432 | $ | 12,215 | $ | 12,155 | ||||||||||||||
| Add/(subtract): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net(2) | $ | (92 | ) | $ | (79 | ) | $ | (121 | ) | $ | (797 | ) | $ | (72 | ) | $ | 72 | $ | (198 | ) | ||||||||
| Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated businesses | 6 | 3 | (6 | ) | 6 | 24 | 14 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration related charges | 52 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Severance charges | - | - | - | - | 1,733 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset and business rationalization | - | - | - | - | 374 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy legal matter | - | - | - | - | - | - | 106 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (34 | ) | (76 | ) | (127 | ) | (791 | ) | 2,059 | 86 | (83 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 12,775 | $ | 12,807 | $ | 12,555 | $ | 11,927 | $ | 12,491 | $ | 12,301 | $ | 12,072 | ||||||||||||||
| Footnotes: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) Includes Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (2) Includes Pension and benefits remeasurement adjustments, where applicable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) | ||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | ||||||||
| Unaudited | 12 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 | 12 Mos. Ended 12/31/24 | ||||||
| Consolidated Net Income | $ | 20,274 | $ | 17,949 | ||||
| Add: | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 5,903 | 5,030 | ||||||
| Interest expense | 6,579 | 6,649 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense(1) | 18,336 | 17,892 | ||||||
| Consolidated EBITDA | $ | 51,092 | $ | 47,520 | ||||
| Add/(subtract): | ||||||||
| Other income, net(2) | $ | (1,089 | ) | $ | (995 | ) | ||
| Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses | 9 | 53 | ||||||
| Acquisition and integration related charges | 52 | - | ||||||
| Severance charges | - | 1,733 | ||||||
| Asset and business rationalization | - | 374 | ||||||
| Legacy legal matter | - | 106 | ||||||
| (1,028 | ) | 1,271 | ||||||
| Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 50,064 | $ | 48,791 | ||||
| Footnotes: | ||||||||
| (1) Includes Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. | ||||||||
| (2) Includes Pension and benefits remeasurement adjustments, where applicable. | ||||||||
| Net Unsecured Debt and Net Unsecured Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio | ||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
| Unaudited | 9/30/25 | 6/30/25 | 12/31/24 | 9/30/24 | ||||||||||||
| Debt maturing within one year | $ | 20,146 | $ | 22,067 | $ | 22,633 | $ | 21,763 | ||||||||
| Long-term debt | 126,629 | 123,929 | 121,381 | 128,878 | ||||||||||||
| Total Debt | 146,775 | 145,996 | 144,014 | 150,641 | ||||||||||||
| Less Secured debt | 27,061 | 26,600 | 26,138 | 24,272 | ||||||||||||
| Unsecured Debt | 119,714 | 119,396 | 117,876 | 126,369 | ||||||||||||
| Less Cash and cash equivalents | 7,706 | 3,435 | 4,194 | 4,987 | ||||||||||||
| Net Unsecured Debt | $ | 112,008 | $ | 115,961 | $ | 113,682 | $ | 121,382 | ||||||||
| Consolidated Net Income (LTM) | $ | 20,274 | $ | 17,949 | ||||||||||||
| Unsecured Debt to Consolidated Net Income Ratio | 5.9 | x | 6.6 | x | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) | $ | 50,064 | $ | 48,791 | ||||||||||||
| Net Unsecured Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio | 2.2 | x | 2.3 | x | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings per Common Share (Adjusted EPS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unaudited | 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 | 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax | Tax | After-Tax | Pre-tax | Tax | After-Tax | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| EPS | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | $ | 189 | $ | (48 | ) | $ | 141 | 0.03 | $ | 186 | $ | (46 | ) | $ | 140 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration related charges | 52 | - | 52 | 0.01 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Severance charges | - | - | - | - | 1,733 | (429 | ) | 1,304 | 0.31 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset and business rationalization | - | - | - | - | 374 | (90 | ) | 284 | 0.07 | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 241 | $ | (48 | ) | $ | 193 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 2,293 | $ | (565 | ) | $ | 1,728 | $ | 0.41 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $ | 1.21 | $ | 1.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Footnote: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS may not add due to rounding. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | ||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | ||||||||
| Unaudited | 9 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 | 9 Mos. Ended 9/30/24 | ||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ | 28,023 | $ | 26,480 | ||||
| Capital expenditures (including capitalized software) | (12,263) | (12,019 | ) | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 15,760 | $ | 14,461 | ||||
| Free Cash Flow Forecast for Full Year 2025 | |||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||
| Unaudited | Revised Forecast | Original Forecast | |||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Forecast | $ | 37,000 - 39,000 | $ | 35,000 - 37,000 | |||
| Capital expenditures forecast (including capitalized software) | (17,500 - 18,500) | (17,500 - 18,500) | |||||
| Free Cash Flow Forecast | $ | 19,500 - 20,500 | $ | 17,500 - 18,500 | |||
Non-GAAP Reconciliations - Segments
| Segment EBITDA and Segment EBITDA Margin | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unaudited | 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 | 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/24 | 9 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 | 9 Mos. Ended 9/30/24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 7,664 | $ | 7,604 | $ | 22,731 | $ | 22,580 | ||||||||||||
| Add Depreciation and amortization expense | 3,568 | 3,411 | 10,693 | 10,114 | ||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ | 11,232 | $ | 11,015 | $ | 33,424 | $ | 32,694 | ||||||||||||
| Year over year change % | 2.0 | % | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | $ | 26,105 | $ | 25,360 | $ | 78,371 | $ | 75,344 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Income Margin | 29.4 | % | 30.0 | % | 29.0 | % | 30.0 | % | ||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA Margin | 43.0 | % | 43.4 | % | 42.6 | % | 43.4 | % | ||||||||||||
| Business | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unaudited | 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 | 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/24 | 9 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 | 9 Mos. Ended 9/30/24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 637 | $ | 565 | $ | 1,939 | $ | 1,464 | ||||||||||||
| Add Depreciation and amortization expense | 1,035 | 1,040 | 3,086 | 3,246 | ||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ | 1,672 | $ | 1,605 | $ | 5,025 | $ | 4,710 | ||||||||||||
| Year over year change % | 4.2 | % | 6.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | $ | 7,142 | $ | 7,351 | $ | 21,703 | $ | 22,027 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Income Margin | 8.9 | % | 7.7 | % | 8.9 | % | 6.6 | % | ||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA Margin | 23.4 | % | 21.8 | % | 23.2 | % | 21.4 | % | ||||||||||||
