10 Best Performing Long Term Stocks So Far in 2025

7. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

Year-to-date performance as of April 12: 8.75%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 74

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is a global leader in communication, technology, and entertainment services. The company’s Consumer and Business sectors provide a diverse range of products and services, including wireless and wireline solutions, fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband, IoT capabilities, and more.

On April 8, Scotiabank analysts raised their price target for Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) to $48.50 from $48, while keeping a Sector Perform rating. According to Scotiabank’s study, Verizon may see its lowest quarterly consumer postpaid phone net losses in four years, with an estimated 280,000 for the first quarter. Despite this quarter’s challenges, Scotiabank is confident about Verizon’s success in the second half of 2025. The firm thinks that Verizon will profit from recent market promotions and will reach its financial guidance for the year.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) reported outstanding operational and financial results in 2024, with wireless service revenue increasing 3.1% and adjusted EBITDA increasing 2.1%. The company also raked in approximately 2.5 million postpaid mobile and broadband users while boosting margins.