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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Verizon (NYSE: VZ) stock by looking at its financial metrics and ability to sustain its robust dividend yield in the long term.

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When dividend stocks offer high yields, investors primarily take notice for a couple of reasons. One, they could find the yield enticing. A generous dividend, with respect to the share price paid

Owning a diversified portfolio of high-quality dividend stocks is a great way for investors to minimize risk and build a reliable stream of passive income. But to build a high-performance dividend

It hasn't been easy being a shareholder in Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ). The networking and communications giant has been a poor performer.

The numbers don't lie. If you had invested $10,000

Many dividend stocks have sold off over the past year. Higher interest rates made lower-risk investments like bonds and bank CDs more attractive income-generating options. That weighed on the value

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Ford (NYSE: F) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) from the perspective of investors looking to generate passive income.

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Whether measured in the short term or over many years, telecom giants Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have not delivered for shareholders. In this video, Motley Fool

Through a combination of regular cash payments and share price gains, dividend stocks can deliver big wins for long-term investors. Even a relatively modest initial investment, such as $500, has the

Many readers are likely familiar with Verizon (NYSE: VZ). The communications infrastructure giant is one of the leading phone and internet service providers in the U.S., with nearly 144 million

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) stock has appeared to become a buy. After enduring a three-year downtrend, the stock has gained about 25% from its October low.

However, its dividend is in danger

Dividend investors come in all varieties, but most often, they are near retirement and trying to create a source of cash flow. Still, that doesn't disqualify younger investors from taking an

The stock market has been in rally mode this year. The S&P 500 has gained nearly 20%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is up over 35%. Because of that, most stocks aren't as cheap as they were at the

A great way to generate passive income is to invest in dividend stocks. Pick a company that can reliably pay you dividends for years, and your funds can grow substantially. In fact, dividend stocks

A good thing about the downturn in the markets over the past couple of years is there are many high-yielding stocks to choose from right now, which can help you make the most of your money.

Three

Dividend investments come in all varieties and can be an investing form suited for younger and older investors. But not all dividend stocks are suitable for those demographics. I believe one

Telecom titans AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) make attractive investments given their high-yield dividends, both around 7% at the time of this writing. Shares are also well off

Many dividend stocks have lost some appeal over the past year as rising interest rates boosted the yields of certificates of deposit and U.S. Treasury bills to more than 5%. Many investors might

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has been crushed over the past few years as investors worry about higher interest rates and slowing growth. But the last few quarters have shown just how quickly Verizon has

There are few services more essential for many Americans than their wireless phone service.

We live in a constantly connected world, and having access to a fast and reliable internet connection in

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) stock has taken a beating for a while now. Over the past three years, its shares are down close to 40%, and the stock is trading around the levels it was at in

Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) period of worsening cash flow and investment in the 5G network is turning around, and the cash flow machine is starting to work in overdrive. Third-quarter 2023 results showed

Verizon Communications's (NYSE: VZ) third-quarter 2023 earnings report impressed investors. The stock rose 9% in the following trading session amid the company's rising free cash flow, which

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) stock has been a value destroyer over the last few years, but the telecom giant took a significant step toward rectifying that narrative on Tuesday.

Verizon shares soared

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) third-quarter earnings results and discusses whether the stock is still a buy.

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Verizon Communications' (NYSE: VZ) stock price jumped 9% on Oct. 24 after the telecom giant released its third-quarter earnings report. Its revenue declined 3% year over year to $33.3 billion but