Verizon Communications Inc. VZ NYSE

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) generated $37.14B in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. After capital expenditures of $17.01B, free cash flow was $20.13B.

Free cash flow margin was 14.6% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 2.16x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $11.48B in dividends to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (17/100, Fail) — weak cash flow raises concerns about debt servicing
• MOAT (72/100, Pass) — $20.13B (14.6% FCF margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (55/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 2.16x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 57/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.