Many income investors love Verizon Communications ( VZ 1.01%) stock. It's easy to see why. After all, the telecom giant pays a juicy forward dividend yield of 6.4% at the current stock price. Verizon has also increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

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Verizon's Q2 2025 results exceeded forecasts, yet concerns are being raised about profitability. Click to read more on why VZ stock is still rated Buy.

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A high dividend yield can be a warning sign that the payout isn't safe. However, despite its 6% yield, Verizon 's ( VZ 3.76%) dividend remains very secure. The company's recent quarterly numbers show this clearly.

Verizon's Q2 results beat expectations across key metrics, confirming growth momentum and effective execution of management's strategic initiatives. Learn more on VZ stock here.

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In addition to some positive momentum for the broader market, AT&T stock actually got a lift from its biggest competitor's latest earnings report. Verizon published its second-quarter results before the market opened today, and investors saw its numbers as a bullish indicator for the broader telecom space.