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Verizon Communications (VZ) Shares Gain ~3%, Co. Spoke at Goldman Sachs Conference Earlier

September 9, 2024 1:07 PM UTC

Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider reiterated a Buy rating and $50.00 price target on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ).

The analyst comments "Bottom line: We have three key takeaways: (1) the company is bullish on the proposed Frontier transaction and its ability to drive improved penetration... More

MoffettNathanson Downgrades Frontier Communications (FYBR) to Neutral

September 5, 2024 10:18 AM UTC

MoffettNathanson analyst Nicholas R. Del Deo downgraded Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $38.50 (from $30.00).

The analyst comments "This morning, Verizon announced that it had agreed to acquire Frontier for $38.50 in cash per share, formalizing yesterdays report from the Wall Street Journal that a deal was imminent. This announcement prompts us to downgrade Frontier from Buy to Neutral, while raising our target price to equal the deal price. Earlier this... More

Citi on Verizon Communications (VZ) Bid for Frontier (FYBR): 'The deal has favorable industrial logic'

September 5, 2024 7:42 AM UTC

Citi analyst Michael Rollins reiterated a Buy rating and $47.00 price target on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ).

The analyst comments "Verizon announced the acquisition of Frontier (FYBR) for $38.50 per share in an all-cash deal. Run-rate cost synergies established at $500 million. Verizon reaffirmed 2024 guidance and... More

MoffettNathanson on Verizon Communications (VZ) Bid for Frontier (FYBR): 'It's a terrible Idea'

September 5, 2024 7:24 AM UTC

MoffettNathanson on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) bid for Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR): 'It's a terrible Idea'

The analyst comments "Were not sure theres much to say about a reportedly imminent Verizon acquisition of Frontier that isnt obvious so lets start with the obvious. Its a terrible idea. If there is a... More