Verizon (VZ) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Wireless Strength

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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ - Free Report) reported solid third-quarter 2019 results, primarily led by the wireless business. With industry-leading wireless products and services, the company remains well poised to benefit from increased 5G deployment across the country under the new operational framework.

Quarter Details

GAAP earnings for the reported quarter were $5,337 million or $1.25 per share compared with $5,062 million or $1.19 per share in the year-ago quarter. The year-over-year increase in GAAP earnings was largely driven by top-line growth and lower operating expenses. Excluding non-recurring items, adjusted earnings were $1.25 per share compared with $1.22 in the year-earlier quarter and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.

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