Verizon Declares Fresh Dividend; Yield Is 4.1%

Verizon Declares Fresh Dividend; Yield Is 4.1%

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is slipping a little cash into investor stockings in advance of the holiday season. The telecom giant announced in the middle of market trading hours Thursday that it has declared its latest quarterly dividend. Considered a solid dividend stock by many, Verizon's dividend currently yields nearly 4.1%.