Verizon (VZ) 6.09% Yield Supported by $21.5 Billion Cash Flow

Verizon (VZ) announced a 6.09% yield with an annualized dividend of $2.83, supported by FY2026 free cash flow guidance exceeding $21.5 billion. The adjusted EPS forecast ranges from $4.95 to $4.99, indicating a payout ratio of about 57%. In comparison, Altria (MO) yields 6.08% with a $4.20 dividend and an adjusted EPS of approximately $5.42. Realty Income (O) maintains a yield of 5.34%, while Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) offers a 6.00% yield with a distribution covered twice over by its DCF of $2.7 billion for Q1 2026, partially funding growth.