Verizon's Dividend Is One of the Biggest in the S&P 500—But Is It Safe?

Verizon’s 20-year dividend growth streak faces pressure despite a yield nearly 2x the S&P 500 average, as the company carries $172B in debt and a new acquisition adds financial strain. The article suggests adjusted earnings may not fully capture the risks to the dividend trajectory. Overall, the balance of ongoing shareholder returns versus leverage-and-deal testing drives a cautious read.