Verizon's 6.7% Dividend Yield Is Too Good to Pass Up

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) stock doesn't get a lot of love from Wall Street, but the company continues to churn out cash quarter after quarter. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why the dividend alone could be a great reason to own the stock.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 28, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 29, 2025.

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Travis Hoium has positions in Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.