A breach in either direction could trigger algorithmic trading responses in the broader telecom futures basket. In the above chart we have measured Verizon Communications' prior ROCE against its prior performance, but the future is arguably more important. If you're interested, you can view the analysts predictions in our free analyst report for Verizon Communications . The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Market data shows VZ futures outperforming the telecom sector index by 0.2% this week. That relative strength is attributed to stable earnings forecasts and attractive yield spreads compared to corporate bonds.
