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title: "Verizon Stock (VZ) Set for Near 5% Move After Q3 Earnings Next Week, Say Options Traders"
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description: "Verizon (VZ) is set for a near 5% stock move following its Q3 earnings report on October 26, according to options traders. The market expects a significant swing of approximately 4.76% in either direction. While VZ shares have risen 16.6% year-to-date due to strong cash flow and buybacks, investors remain cautious regarding potential competitive threats from SpaceX's wireless ambitions."
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# Verizon Stock (VZ) Set for Near 5% Move After Q3 Earnings Next Week, Say Options Traders

Communications giant Verizon (VZ) reports its Q3 earnings next week on October 26. Its share price is up 16.6% in the year-to-date helped by continued customer demand, share buybacks and strong cash flow numbers. However, a SpaceX- (SPCX) sized threat is looming over the horizon given its well-publicized wireless ambitions.

Wall Street has a Moderate Buy consensus on VZ stock. Meanwhile, the options market is pricing in a big 4.76% move, either up or down, after the earnings report.

## **What the Options Market Expects for VZ Stock**

According to the TipRanks' Options tool, the options market is expecting a big move of almost 5% in either direction after the results.

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