Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is included among the Best Retirement Stocks for a Dividend Stock Portfolio. Dividend Stock Portfolio for Retirement: The Case for Verizon Communications (VZ) Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), a leading US wireless and broadband provider, has regained attention from income-focused investors following another annual dividend hike and a stable outlook for 2025. In late July, the company reported stronger-than-expected second-quar ...