Summary
Verizon Communications Inc.'s second-quarter 2015 results, as of June 30, 2015, show a modest increase in total operating revenues, driven significantly by a surge in wireless equipment sales, largely attributable to the adoption of the Verizon Edge installment plan. This shift from traditional subsidies to installment plans is impacting the revenue recognition timing, boosting equipment revenue while decreasing service revenue. Key strategic initiatives during the period included the acquisition of AOL for approximately $3.8 billion, aimed at bolstering digital media and advertising capabilities, and the ongoing sale of the company's landline business in California, Florida, and Texas to Frontier Communications for $10.5 billion. The company also made significant investments in spectrum licenses, acquiring AWS-3 band licenses for $10.4 billion. While total operating income remained relatively stable year-over-year, the company's free cash flow saw a substantial increase, reflecting strong operational cash generation and disciplined capital expenditures.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $32.22B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.46B |
| Gross Profit | $26.77B |
| SG&A Expenses | $7.97B |
| Operating Expenses | $24.40B |
| Operating Income | $7.82B |
| Interest Expense | $1.21B |
| Net Income | $4.23B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.04 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.04 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 4.08B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 4.08B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total operating revenues increased by 2.4% year-over-year to $32.2 billion for the second quarter of 2015.
- 2Wireless equipment revenues saw a substantial increase of 61.8% to $3.9 billion, driven by the Verizon Edge installment plan, while wireless service revenues decreased by 2.2%.
- 3Verizon completed the acquisition of AOL Inc. for $3.8 billion, expanding its digital media and advertising offerings.
- 4The company is proceeding with the sale of its wireline business in CA, FL, and TX to Frontier Communications for $10.5 billion, with a projected closing in the first half of 2016.
- 5Significant investment in wireless spectrum occurred with the acquisition of AWS-3 band licenses for $10.4 billion.
- 6Free cash flow increased significantly by $4.4 billion to $10.8 billion for the first six months of 2015.
- 7The company repurchased $5.0 billion of its common stock through an accelerated share repurchase program.