This renewed buzz is translating into action. Over the past year, Verizon shares have delivered a 13% total return, outpacing the broader market, with a nearly 10% gain year-to-date and a modest lift of just over 3% in the past month. Executive board changes, fresh product launches such as the Google Pixel 10 series, and strong value metrics all suggest that momentum is building for Verizon in the eyes of many investors. Multiple quarters of beating earnings and revenue expectations have helped keep sentiment positive, even as the stock's long-term returns present a more mixed story.