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CLAIM #62600 · VZ (VZ) · 2025Q4 earnings call · Jan 30, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026

However, because of the work being done to streamline our cost structure, grow adjusted EPS and drive CapEx efficiencies, we are now in a position to grow our free cash flow in 2026 even with the inclusion of Frontier and our investments in the customer.

Tony Skiadas · CFO

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2026 are reported

How to check this claim

Look at: Free cash flow, full fiscal year 2026, as reported by the company

It came true if: FY2026 free cash flow >= $21.5 billion, representing growth over FY2025 reported free cash flow

Where: Company income/cash flow statement and management commentary (10-K / Q4 2026 earnings release and call)

In context

ditures from 2025. We are bringing the same rigor to our capital expenditures as we are to our P&L, while not sacrificing any of our network excellence for mobility and broadband. The efficiency work that helped us come in below our 2025 CapEx range has only just begun. In addition, our C-Band build will be substantially complete in 2026 and any initiatives outside of mobility and broadband are being aggressively rationalized. We expect free cash flow to be $21.5 billion or more, growing approximately 7% or more, which will mark our highest free cash flow generated since 2020. As we communicated at the announcement of the Frontier acquisition, we anticipated the inclusion of Frontier's results to be cash flow dilutive in 2026 given the investments being made to expand the fiber footprint. However, because of the work being done to streamline our cost structure, grow adjusted EPS and drive CapEx efficiencies, we are now in a position to grow our free cash flow in 2026 even with the inclusion of Frontier and our investments in the customer. Our strong free cash flow generation enables us to execute on our capital allocation priorities, including strategic investments and paying down debt. We expect to return to our target leverage range of 2.0 to 2.25x in the 2027 time frame. To summarize, we delivered strong volumes in the fourth quarter, delivered on our 2025 financial guidance, and we have a plan for 2026 that accelerates our trajectory. I will now hand the call over to Dan to discuss more on our 2026 capital allocation priorities. Daniel Schulman: Thanks, Tony. Our 2026 guidance reflects our conviction that this year is not just the time of transition, but a measurable and improved performance that will only accelerate as we go into 2027 and 2028. Our guidance for our adjusted EPS growth, our free cash flow growth and ou

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SEC filings for VZ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2025Q4 earnings call.