10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2013

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2013

Filed July 25, 2013For Securities:VZ

Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2013, demonstrating robust revenue growth and increased profitability. Total operating revenues reached $29.79 billion for the quarter, a 4.3% increase year-over-year, driven primarily by a 7.5% surge in the Wireless segment's revenues. The company's strategic focus on higher-margin growth areas like wireless data and wireline data services continues to pay off. The Wireless segment, in particular, showed significant strength, with service revenues up 8.3% due to increased retail postpaid connections, higher smartphone penetration, and greater adoption of data devices. The Wireline segment, while facing some declines in traditional services, saw growth in Mass Markets driven by FiOS services and an increase in Strategic services within Global Enterprise. Profitability also improved, with net income attributable to Verizon increasing to $2.25 billion for the quarter, up from $1.83 billion in the prior year. Earnings per share rose to $0.78 from $0.64. The company also highlighted substantial free cash flow generation, underscoring its financial health and ability to return value to shareholders.

Financial Highlights

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Revenue

$29.79B

63.0% Gross Margin

Net Income

$2.25B

7.5% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.78

Total Assets

$223.35B

Cash & Equivalents

$1.79B

Free Cash Flow

$9.62B

Financial Statements
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Revenue$29.79B
Cost of Revenue$11.03B
Gross Profit$18.75B
SG&A Expenses$8.05B
Operating Expenses$23.23B
Operating Income$6.55B
Interest Expense$514.00M
Net Income$2.25B
EPS (Basic)$0.78
EPS (Diluted)$0.78
Shares Outstanding (Basic)2.87B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)2.87B

Key Highlights

  • 1Total operating revenues increased by 4.3% to $29.79 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012.
  • 2Wireless segment revenues grew by 7.5% to $19.98 billion, driven by an 8.3% increase in service revenue, largely due to higher retail postpaid connections and increased smartphone penetration.
  • 3Net income attributable to Verizon increased to $2.25 billion for the quarter, up from $1.83 billion in the prior year, with diluted EPS rising to $0.78 from $0.64.
  • 4The company generated $17.15 billion in net cash from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $1.88 billion year-over-year.
  • 5Free cash flow for the first six months of 2013 was $9.53 billion, up from $7.84 billion in the same period of 2012, indicating strong operational cash generation.
  • 6Capital expenditures increased slightly to $7.62 billion for the first six months of 2013, primarily for the continued build-out of the 4G LTE network.
  • 7Dividends paid increased to $2.95 billion for the first six months of 2013 from $2.59 billion in the prior year, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of Verizon's revenue growth was the strong performance of its Wireless segment, which saw a 7.5% increase in total operating revenues. This growth was fueled by higher service revenues, an increase in retail postpaid connections, and greater adoption of smartphones and data devices, enhanced by the "Share Everything" plans.

The Wireline segment experienced a slight overall revenue decline of 2.0%. However, performance varied by sub-segment. Mass Markets revenue increased due to the expansion of FiOS services and updated pricing strategies, while Global Enterprise and Global Wholesale revenues declined, largely due to customers migrating from traditional services to IP-based solutions.

Verizon's capital expenditures increased slightly for the first half of 2013, primarily to support the ongoing build-out of its 4G LTE network. The company continued to return capital to shareholders through dividend payments, which increased to $2.95 billion for the first six months of 2013. Free cash flow generation remains strong, providing ample resources for both investment and shareholder distributions.

Verizon is involved in various legal proceedings, including patent infringement cases and challenges related to past business transactions such as the spin-off of Idearc Inc. and the sale of landline operations to FairPoint Communications. While the company believes these matters will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, they could impact results of operations in a given reporting period. The company also monitors environmental remediation efforts at former facilities.