PepsiCo Just Moved to Cut 1,000 Jobs. A Widow Who Bought Its Stock in 2000 Earns a 16% Yield on Her Money. Here's What the Cuts Do to Her Dividend Check
NOVEMBER 12, 2026

PepsiCo Just Moved to Cut 1,000 Jobs. A Widow Who Bought Its Stock in 2000 Earns a 16% Yield on Her Money. Here's What the Cuts Do to Her Dividend Check

PepsiCo is set to cut approximately 1,000 jobs in its North America food and beverage sector, aiming to streamline operations and safeguard cash flow for dividends. Despite these layoffs, the company has consistently increased its dividend for 54 years, currently yielding 4.2%. For investors, particularly those reliant on...

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Verizon Is Cutting 3,000 Jobs and Handing 274 Stores to Franchisees Right Before July 24 Earnings. Is the 6.5% Dividend Still Safe? | The Motley Fool
JULY 22, 2026

Verizon Is Cutting 3,000 Jobs and Handing 274 Stores to Franchisees Right Before July 24 Earnings. Is the 6.5% Dividend Still Safe? | The Motley Fool

Verizon is streamlining operations under CEO Dan Schulman, selling 274 retail stores to franchisees and cutting 500 corporate positions, impacting around 3,000 employees. Despite concerns, the company’s restructuring appears to bolster its financial health, with Q1 revenue up 2.9% and adjusted EPS growth of 7.6%. With a robust...

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