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EPS beat and higher full-year guidance despite a revenue miss point to improving margins and operating leverage; the stock reacted positively (+2.6%), indicating investors priced in the encouraging outlook. Historically, guidance upgrades after mixed top-line performance tend to support short-term upside until revenue trends confirm.
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Verizon posted a Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.30, topping the $1.27 consensus, while revenue came in at $34.25B vs. $35.11B expected. GAAP EPS declined 22% and net income fell ~23%, yet the company lifted its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $4.99-$5.04 from $4.95-$4.99, exceeding the $4.96 consensus. The stock rose about 2.6% following the update, highlighting a shift in sentiment on margin recovery and medium-term upside.
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