Why Verizon's Dividend Is Safer Than You Think in 2026

On this episode of Dividend Investing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into Verizon's 6.8 percent yield and why the market's fear of a dividend cut might be overblown. With the 10-year Treasury at 4.63 percent and the Fed talking about a possible hike, investors are wondering if telecom dividends can hold. Lucas breaks down Verizon's free cash flow, its 251 billion dollars of debt, and why the dividend coverage ratio — not the yield — is what matters. He contrasts Verizon with Realty Income, whose 5.6 percent yield has been falling as the stock drops. The conversation drills into the difference between payout ratio and free cash flow coverage, and why Verizon's steady customer base gives it a buffer. If you're chasing yield in a rising rate world, this episode gives you a framework for judging which dividends are actually sustainable — and which ones might surprise you. #DividendInvesting #Verizon #DividendSafety #FreeCashFlow #TelecomStocks #HighYield #IncomeInvesting #DividendCoverage #RealtyIncome #DividendStocks #YieldCurve #FedHike #CashFlowAnalysis #DividendGrowth #InvestingPodcast #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo