Buy VZ by Jun 5, 2026.

Verizon (VZ) has truly been the exception these past few months: the stock climbed about **20% in February 2026** while the S&P 500 lost 0.9% and the Nasdaq plunged 3.4% over the same period. That's real defensive outperformance. This kind of move isn't random. Telecoms like Verizon are often seen as defensive plays: stable demand (subscriptions, fixed internet, fiber), recurring revenues, solid dividends (\~6-7% yield currently), and low sensitivity to violent economic cycles. In the current environment (Iran geopolitical tensions, …