The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is slated to release its first quarter 2012 earnings on April 18, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 57 cents for the first quarter, representing a year-over-year increase of 12.59%.
With respect to surprises, Verizon had a 1.25% average positive earnings surprise in the trailing four quarters. In the year-earlier quarter, the company had surprised us by reporting earnings 2.0% higher … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards