Verizon Shares Drop After Q1 Earnings, Weaker Than Expected Outlook

Verizon Shares Drop After Q1 Earnings, Weaker Than Expected Outlook
A Verizon sign outside of a store in Chicago, on April 20, 2017. Scott Olson/Getty Images
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Verizon Communications Inc. reported a first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 2.1 percent year-on-year, to $33.6 billion, beating the consensus of $33.5 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.35 was in-line with the consensus.

Total wireless service revenue was $18.3 billion, up 9.5 percent Y/Y, reflecting the first full quarter of TracFone ownership. Service and other revenue were down 2.5 percent due to revenues lost from Verizon Media Group.