Benzinga | Jan 26, 2022 01:16PM EST

Analysts Remain Divided On Verizon Post Q4 Results

* Analysts had mixed views on Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) post Q4 earnings.

* Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Kraft raised the price target on Verizon to $59 from $57 (15% upside) and reiterated a Hold rating on the shares.

* The analyst sees about 8% upside in the stock over the next 12 months, with the target increasing on higher out year free cash flow estimates, notwithstanding the reduction to his 2022 estimate due to a pull forward in C-Band Capex from 2023, higher working capital usage, and higher cash taxes.

* Related Content: Verizon Q4 Earnings Beat Consensus; Sees FY22 EPS Above Expectations

* JPMorgan analyst Philip Cusick downgraded Verizon to Neutral from Overweight with a price target of $56, down from $62 (9% upside).

* The wireless industry could see a slowdown in postpaid phone growth in 2022, and beyond with the potential for increased wireless competition from AT&T Inc (NYSE:T), T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS), DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ:DISH), and cable companies, Cusick contended.

* Price Action: VZ shares traded lower by 2.77% at $51.44 on the last check Wednesday.