Reportedly, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) added more-than-expected wireless subscribers that pay a monthly bill in the fourth quarter ending December 31 & is expecting a strong year ahead assisted by the increased adoption of 5G services. The telecom giant added 558,000 subscribers in the quarter, above the average estimate of 546,400. It further informed that a third of consumer wireless phone users now possess a 5G-capable device.
The company’s total operating revenue was $34.1 billion for the quarter, excluding the sale of Verizon Media, compared with estimates of $34.01 billion. Net income was $4.7 billion, higher marginally from a year earlier. The company earned $1.31 per share, beating estimates of $1.28.
Verizon noted that while wireless service revenue increased, revenue from legacy wireline products dropped. For 2022, Verizon expects adjusted EPS of $5.40 to $5.55, above analysts’ estimates of $5.39. The company forecasts wireless service revenue to grow between 9% and 10% in the year.
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