Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Covered Calls

Verizon Communications Inc. covered calls Verizon Communications Inc. is a leading global provider of communications, technology, and entertainment services. The company operates America’s most reliable 5G network and a vast fiber-optic infrastructure following its 2026 acquisition of Frontier Communications. Serving millions of consumers and nearly all Fortune 500 companies, Verizon provides integrated wireless and wireline solutions, high-speed internet, and advanced security services to drive the digital economy.

You can sell covered calls on Verizon Communications Inc. to lower risk and earn monthly income. Born To Sell's covered call screener gives you customized search capabilities across all possible covered calls but here are a couple of examples for VZ (prices last updated Fri 4:16 PM ET):

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Quote
Last Change Bid Ask Volume P/E Market Cap
49.01 -0.45 48.92 49.01 31.6M 11 209
Covered Calls For Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Expiration Strike Call Bid Net Debit Return
If Flat		 Annualized
Return If Flat
Feb 20 49 0.54 48.47 1.1% 50.2%
Mar 20 49 1.25 47.76 2.6% 26.4%
Subscribers get access to the full covered call chain, and more features.

Want to make money with covered calls?  Sign Up For A Free Trial

Core Business and Products

Verizon operates a massive connectivity ecosystem that has transitioned from a traditional wireless carrier into a converged "fiber and 5G" powerhouse. Its business model focuses on high-quality, reliable network access for retail and institutional clients. Their primary offerings include:

  1. Wireless Mobility: Premium 5G postpaid and prepaid plans, maintaining the largest subscriber base in the United States and serving over 115 million connections.
  2. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): Providing high-speed 5G Home Internet to over 6 million subscribers, bypassing legacy wired infrastructure.
  3. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH): Following the 2026 Frontier acquisition, Verizon’s fiber footprint has expanded to 30 million passings, offering high-margin broadband services.
  4. Verizon Business: Specialized private 5G networks, cybersecurity, and Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) solutions for enterprise and public sector clients.

Competitive Landscape

In the saturated U.S. telecommunications market, Verizon competes primarily on network reliability and service convergence. Its most direct wireless rivals are T-Mobile US, which leads in mid-band 5G coverage, and AT&T, which is also aggressively expanding its fiber footprint. In the broadband and streaming segments, it encounters competition from cable incumbents like Comcast and Charter Communications. Additionally, for its institutional data and infrastructure services, the company monitors the growth of American Tower and digital infrastructure specialists like Equinix.

Strategic Outlook and Innovation

The 2026 strategic roadmap for Verizon is defined by a "Customer-First" turnaround led by new leadership, focusing on reducing churn through Hyper-Personalized AI. The company is deploying AI at scale to simplify its plan structures and proactively identify customer pain points before they lead to cancellation. Innovation efforts are heavily directed toward 5G-to-6G migration and the integration of autonomous network operations that dynamically allocate resources based on real-time demand. A major focus is the integration of the Frontier fiber assets, which allows the bank to cross-sell mobile and broadband bundles to a significantly larger footprint. By reducing legacy copper operating expenses and maintaining a disciplined capital allocation strategy that supports its high dividend yield, Verizon aims to reclaim its market leadership while transitioning into a leaner, AI-enabled connectivity orchestrator.