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The 10-K against last year's

169 changes: 27 added, 28 removed, 113 reworded, 1 quiet changes

10-K Feb 17, 2026 vs Feb 12, 2025
Risk FactorsRedline ↓
29.7%
of the text changed · 5,327 words now
22.2%
of the text changed · 15,507 words now
Legal ProceedingsRedline ↓
0.3%
of the text changed · 684 words now
Accounting PoliciesRedline ↓
1.8%
of the text changed · 6,241 words now

10-K 0000732712-26-000007 (2026-02-17) vs 10-K 0000732712-25-000006 (2025-02-12)

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MD&A 226 words changed in this paragraph; it is 36% similar to last year's version.
During assessment in 2025 given that the fourth quarter of 2024, we performed a quantitative 2024 impairment assessment for our Business reporting unit given the impairment resulted in a fair value that was marginally in excess of the Business reporting unit's goodwill in carrying value, as well as the prior year. In addition, the Business reporting unit has continued to experience sustained competitive pressures and market pressures conditions that continued throughout 2024, that may persist over the near term. We 2025. In both years, we applied a combination of a market approach and a discounted cash flow method reflecting current assumptions and inputs, including our revised projections, discount rate rates and expected growth rates, which rates. These analyses both indicated that the fair value of our Business reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, did not result in an impairment. At the goodwill impairment measurement date of October 31, 2024, our Business reporting unit had a fair value that exceeded its carrying amount by approximately 8% and remains susceptible to future impairment risk. We do not anticipate reasonable changes in significant assumptions to change the outcome of the quantitative impairment assessment. For instance, if either the terminal value growth rate declined by 50 bps, 2024 or if the discount rate increased by 50 bps, or if the EBITDA margin decreased by 100 basis points, the fair value of our Business reporting unit would still exceed its carrying value. However, management believes there is a continued risk that our Business reporting unit may be required to recognize an impairment charge in the future. As of December 31, 2024, $1.7 billion of goodwill was allocated to our Business reporting unit. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. 2025.

Source: Item 7, 10-K 0000732712-26-000007 vs Item 7, 10-K 0000732712-25-000006

Risk Factors 176 words changed in this paragraph; it is 49% similar to last year's version.
Our competitors commonly offer aggressive pricing, promotions, premium content options and other incentives – in some cases specifically targeting our customers and putting pressure on our pricing and margins. In addition, we expect the wireless industry’s customer growth rate to continue to moderate over time in comparison to historical growth rates, leading to increased competition for customers. Our ability to compete effectively will depend on, among other things, our network reliability, speed, capacity and coverage, the pricing of our products and services, services and our and value proposition, our competitors' promotional strategies, the quality of our customer service, our development of new and enhanced products and services, the reach and quality of our sales and distribution channels, our ability to market our products and services effectively and our capital resources. It will also depend on how successfully we anticipate and respond to various factors affecting our industries, including regulatory changes, new technologies and business models, such as the increasing use of AI and machine learning technologies, changes in consumer preferences and demand for existing services, demographic trends and evolving geopolitical and economic conditions, including inflation. If we are not able to respond successfully to these competitive challenges, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted. In addition, a sustained decline in a reporting unit's revenues and earnings has resulted in the past, and may again result in the future, in a significant negative impact on its fair value requiring us to record an impairment charge, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. network

Source: Item 1A, 10-K 0000732712-26-000007 vs Item 1A, 10-K 0000732712-25-000006

Accounting Policies 39 words changed in this paragraph; it is 69% similar to last year's version.
There were a total of approximately 4.7 million million, 4.7 million, and 4.2 million outstanding dilutive securities, primarily consisting of performance stock units and restricted stock units, included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share for the years ended December 31, 2024 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. There was a total of approximately 1.9 million outstanding dilutive securities, primarily consisting of restricted stock units, included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source: Item 8, Note 1 – Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, 10-K 0000732712-26-000007 vs Item 8, Note 1 – Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, 10-K 0000732712-25-000006

Legal Proceedings 2 words changed in this paragraph; it is 99% similar to last year's version.
As of December 31, 2024, 2025, Verizon had 28 29 renewable energy purchase agreements (REPAs) with third parties. Each of the REPAs is based on the expected operation of a renewable energy-generating facility and has a fixed price term of 12 to 20 years from the commencement of the facility's entry into commercial operation. Nineteen Twenty-one of the facilities have entered into commercial operation, and the remainder are under development. The REPAs generally are expected to be financially settled based on the prevailing market price as energy is generated by the facilities.

Source: Item 3, via Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies, 10-K 0000732712-26-000007 vs Item 3, via Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies, 10-K 0000732712-25-000006

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Sentences and paragraphs of VZ's Risk Factors and MD&A, 10-K 2026-02-17 against 10-K 2025-02-12. Each links to the text at sec.gov.

AddedRisk Factors
During the course of 2025, the U.S. government announced tariffs on goods imported from various countries to the U.S. Countries subject to such tariffs have imposed or may in the future impose reciprocal or retaliatory tariffs and other trade measures. New or increased tariffs and other trade restrictions could adversely affect our cost structure and profitability. Our attempts to mitigate or offset these pressures may not be successful or may have adverse consequences on our business. An escalation of trade tensions, additional tariffs or prolonged uncertainty in trade relationships could also lead to supply chain disruptions or adverse economic impacts, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

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AddedRisk Factors
Cyberattacks, including through the use of ransomware and other forms of malware, distributed denial of services attacks, credential harvesting, social engineering and other means for obtaining unauthorized access to or disrupting the operation of our

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AddedRisk Factors
The rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies may intensify our cybersecurity risks by increasing the frequency and severity of cyberattacks against us or other companies and by making cyberattacks more difficult to detect, contain or mitigate.

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AddedRisk Factors
We have been and will be undertaking various business transformation initiatives intended to reduce costs, drive efficiencies, streamline our operations, enhance customer experience, and improve our competitive position. These initiatives require making substantial investments in our strategic areas of focus, integrating rapidly evolving technologies, including AI, and optimizing our business and organizational structure.

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AddedRisk Factors
We may be unable to achieve the anticipated efficiencies, cost savings and other benefits from our business transformation initiatives. These initiatives involve various execution challenges, may take longer than expected and may result in higher than expected expenses. In addition, the execution of our transformation plans may be negatively affected by various external factors, including competitor actions, the regulatory environment and macroeconomic conditions. If we are unable to implement our transformation initiatives or achieve their anticipated benefits, it could have adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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AddedRisk Factors
System failures and disruptions to our networks and operations could prevent us from providing reliable service to customers and adversely affect our business.

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AddedRisk Factors
We are subject to a substantial amount of litigation and claims in arbitration, including, but not limited to, shareholder lawsuits, patent and copyright infringement lawsuits, wage and hour class actions, contract and commercial claims, personal injury claims,

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AddedRisk Factors
There can be no assurance that our current or future share repurchase programs will be fully consummated or that we will continue to increase our dividend.

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AddedRisk Factors
In January 2026, we announced that we believed that our strategic plans would provide us with the capacity to return approximately $55 billion to our shareholders, in the form of dividend payments and share repurchases, through the end of 2028. At that time, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 billion, as well as a dividend increase, and we stated that we expected to repurchase at least $3 billion of our common stock during 2026. We cannot guarantee that our intended share repurchase program will be fully consummated or that it will enhance long-term stockholder value.

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AddedRisk Factors
Our share repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of common stock. The amount, timing, and frequency of repurchases will depend on prevailing stock prices, general economic and market conditions and various other factors, and may vary from our stated expectations. Share repurchases, if any, may be discontinued, suspended, or delayed at any time at our discretion.

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AddedRisk Factors
Although historically we have announced regular cash dividends and annually increased our dividend, future dividend increases and payments are subject to declaration by the Company’s Board of Directors and could vary from our historical practices and stated expectations.

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AddedMD&A
segment results and therefore are included in the chief operating decision maker's assessment of segment performance. See "Consolidated Results of Operations" for additional information regarding Corporate and other results.

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AddedMD&A
We design, build and operate networks to provide connectivity and related services meeting the needs of our diverse customers: consumers, businesses, government organizations, first responders, and educational institutions.

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AddedMD&A
We have a portfolio of spectrum holdings, including C-Band and millimeter wave spectrum, and are constantly transforming our networks by leveraging innovation and new technologies to deliver improved network performance and efficiency. Our networks leverage advanced technologies, including 5G wireless, fiber-based transport, cloud infrastructures, AI and automation, private networks and IP routing solutions. We are using the benefits of cloud computing and storage to virtualize aspects of our network infrastructure. We are densifying our networks by utilizing macro and small cell technology, in-building solutions and distributed antenna systems to increase coverage, improve quality of service and add capacity to accommodate an increasing number of users.

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AddedMD&A
On January 20, 2026, we completed the acquisition of Frontier, a U.S. provider of broadband internet and other communication services. This transaction expanded our fiber broadband footprint to 31 U.S. states and Washington D.C., and provides opportunities for future growth.

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AddedMD&A
On January 30, 2026, we completed the acquisition of Starry, a fixed wireless broadband provider serving multi-dwelling units in five markets across the U.S. This transaction is expected to provide additional FWA capabilities and enhance our ability to deliver high-speed internet to multi-dwelling units and urban communities.

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AddedMD&A
During the first quarter of 2025, Verizon reclassified recurring device protection and insurance related plan revenues from Other revenue into Wireless service revenue. In addition, beginning in the first quarter of 2025, Verizon no longer counts the impacts of the second number offering in calculating certain phone metrics, including wireless retail postpaid phone net additions and wireless retail postpaid phone churn. We have reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.

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AddedMD&A
(1)Reflects the reclassification of recurring device protection and insurance related plan revenues from Other revenue into Wireless service revenue in the first quarter of 2025.

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AddedMD&A
(2) Reflects the reclassification of recurring device protection and insurance related plan revenues from Other revenue into Wireless service revenue in the first quarter of 2025.

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AddedMD&A
•Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 4, 2024, Verizon agreed to acquire Frontier for a per share merger consideration of $38.50. On January 20, 2026, Verizon completed the acquisition and paid approximately $9.4 billion in cash, net of cash acquired, and assumed approximately $12.9 billion of Frontier's debt, resulting in a total aggregate consideration of approximately $22.3 billion. See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

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AddedMD&A
During the fourth quarters of both 2024 and 2025, we performed quantitative impairment assessments for our Business reporting unit. We performed a quantitative impairment assessment in 2024 as a result of the goodwill impairment recorded in 2023 and the competitive and market pressures experienced throughout 2024. We elected to perform a quantitative impairment

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AddedMD&A
At closing, Verizon paid approximately $9.4 billion in cash, net of cash acquired, and assumed approximately $12.9 billion of Frontier's debt, resulting in a total aggregate consideration of approximately $22.3 billion.

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