Summary
This Form 8-K filing by Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) on January 24, 2012, primarily discloses information shared during a conference call regarding the company's fourth quarter 2011 results and its financial outlook for 2012. The key takeaway for investors is that Verizon reaffirmed its previously communicated outlook for 2012 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) growth. This forecast projects a growth range of 10% to 16%, translating to an EPS of $2.40 to $2.61, based on the 2011 adjusted EPS target range of $2.18 to $2.25.
Key Highlights
- 1Verizon Communications Inc. filed an 8-K on January 24, 2012.
- 2The filing relates to a conference call discussing Q4 2011 results and 2012 outlook.
- 3Verizon reaffirmed its 2012 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) growth outlook.
- 4The projected 2012 adjusted EPS growth is between 10% and 16%.
- 5This growth is expected to result in 2012 adjusted EPS in the range of $2.40 to $2.61.
- 6The 2011 adjusted EPS target range was previously set at $2.18 to $2.25.
- 7The company included a safe harbor statement for forward-looking statements, outlining potential risks and uncertainties.