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Comcast (CMCSA)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $29.36 | Market Cap: $109.2 Bil
Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Cable & Satellite

Comcast (CMCSA)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $29.36
Market Cap: $109.2 Bil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Cable & Satellite

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 25%, Dividend Yield is 4.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 21%, FCF Yield is 15%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -75%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -86%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 84%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 31 Bil, FCF LTM is 17 Bil
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.7%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
  Key risks
CMCSA key risks include [1] losing broadband subscribers to fiber and 5G competition and [2] the accelerating decline of its video subscriber base due to cord-cutting.
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Content & Streaming, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Digital Advertising, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 25%, Dividend Yield is 4.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 21%, FCF Yield is 15%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 31 Bil, FCF LTM is 17 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Content & Streaming, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Digital Advertising, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -75%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -86%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 84%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.7%
7 Key risks
CMCSA key risks include [1] losing broadband subscribers to fiber and 5G competition and [2] the accelerating decline of its video subscriber base due to cord-cutting.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

CMCSA Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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The requested time period from August 31, 2025, to today (December 24, 2025) is in the future. Therefore, I cannot provide an analysis of Comcast's stock movement for this specific period. However, based on recent news and performance up to December 24, 2025, here are some key points that have influenced Comcast's stock:

1. Activist investor buzz and spinoff speculation. There have been reports of significant trading activity in Comcast's swaps and over-the-counter options, often associated with activist investors building a stake. The upcoming spinoff of the company's cable networks into a new entity, Versant, in early January 2026, has also supported sentiment.

2. Strong financial performance and strategic moves. Comcast declared the redemption of $2.75 billion in notes, highlighting its financial robustness. The company is also expanding high-speed internet access with recent network growth in Connecticut, reaching 22,000 additional homes.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.1% change in CMCSA stock from 9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -6.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
923202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)31.2929.38-6.10%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)124184.00124184.000.00%
Net Income Margin (%)18.44%18.44%0.00%
P/E Multiple5.084.77-6.10%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3720.003720.000.00%
Cumulative Contribution-6.10%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMCSA-6.1% 
Market (SPY)3.7%13.3%
Sector (XLC)-0.9%41.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -14.9% change in CMCSA stock from 6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -42.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
624202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)34.5229.38-14.90%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)123559.00124184.000.51%
Net Income Margin (%)12.71%18.44%45.06%
P/E Multiple8.284.77-42.37%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3768.003720.001.27%
Cumulative Contribution-14.91%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMCSA-14.9% 
Market (SPY)13.7%14.7%
Sector (XLC)11.9%41.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -19.7% change in CMCSA stock from 12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -50.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1223202412232025Change
Stock Price ($)36.6029.38-19.72%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)123069.00124184.000.91%
Net Income Margin (%)11.92%18.44%54.67%
P/E Multiple9.634.77-50.44%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3861.003720.003.65%
Cumulative Contribution-19.83%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMCSA-19.7% 
Market (SPY)16.7%42.6%
Sector (XLC)20.6%51.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.0% change in CMCSA stock from 12/24/2022 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -81.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1224202212232025Change
Stock Price ($)31.9329.38-8.00%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)121211.00124184.002.45%
Net Income Margin (%)4.46%18.44%313.69%
P/E Multiple25.874.77-81.55%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4377.003720.0015.01%
Cumulative Contribution-10.07%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/24/2023 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMCSA-28.6% 
Market (SPY)48.4%36.2%
Sector (XLC)64.9%45.2%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
CMCSA Return19%-2%-29%29%-12%-19%-24%
Peers Return23%-9%-17%7%22%-6%13%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CMCSA Win Rate58%58%33%67%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate55%45%43%57%62%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CMCSA Max Drawdown-27%-7%-42%0%-15%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-24%-16%-31%-13%-8%-18% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CHTR, T, VZ, DIS, TMUS. See CMCSA Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/23/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCMCSAS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-53.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven115.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-31.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven46.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven223 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-28.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven353 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-62.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven168.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,113 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Comcast's stock fell -53.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/2/2021. A -53.6% loss requires a 115.3% gain to breakeven.

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About Comcast (CMCSA)

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Media, Studios, Theme Parks, and Sky segments. The Cable Communications segment offers broadband, video, voice, wireless, and other services to residential and business customers under the Xfinity brand; and advertising services. The Media segment operates NBCUniversal's television and streaming platforms, including national, regional, and international cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast, and Peacock networks. The Studios segment operates NBCUniversal's film and television studio production and distribution operations. The Theme Parks segment operates Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; Osaka, Japan; and Beijing, China. The Sky segment offers direct-to-consumer services, such as video, broadband, voice and wireless phone services, and content business operates entertainment networks, the Sky News broadcast network, and Sky Sports networks. The company also owns the Philadelphia Flyers, as well as the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and provides streaming service, such as Peacock. Comcast Corporation was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Comcast (CMCSA) Analogies

  • It's like Disney (for its media empire, Universal Studios, and theme parks) combined with a major internet and cable provider like AT&T.
  • Essentially a blend of Warner Bros. Discovery (as a global media and entertainment conglomerate) and Charter Communications (as a vast internet and cable service provider).

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  • Xfinity Internet: Provides high-speed internet services to residential and business customers.
  • Xfinity TV: Offers cable television programming and video-on-demand services.
  • Xfinity Mobile & Voice: Delivers mobile phone services (as an MVNO) and traditional landline telephone services.
  • NBCUniversal Television & Streaming: Operates broadcast and cable television networks, produces original content, and offers the Peacock streaming service.
  • Universal Filmed Entertainment: Produces, acquires, and distributes feature films globally under various studio labels.
  • Universal Destinations & Experiences: Manages and operates theme parks and resorts worldwide, including Universal Studios properties.

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Comcast (CMCSA) primarily sells its services and products to individual consumers, although it also serves business clients.

Its major customer categories include:

  • Residential Subscribers: Individuals and households who subscribe to Comcast's Xfinity and Sky services. This encompasses customers paying for broadband internet, video (cable television), mobile phone services, and voice (landline phone) services across the United States and Europe.
  • Theme Park Guests: Individuals and families who visit and purchase tickets, merchandise, food, and experiences at Universal Parks & Resorts locations worldwide.
  • Business Customers: Small and medium-sized businesses that subscribe to internet, voice, and television services through Comcast's Xfinity Business and Sky Business segments.

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  • The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
  • Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)
  • Paramount Global (PARA)
  • FOX Corporation (FOXA)
  • CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (COMM)
  • Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
  • Nokia Corporation (NOK)

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Brian L. Roberts, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Brian L. Roberts is the Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation. He is the son of Comcast founder Ralph J. Roberts and has spent his entire career with the company, starting as an intern and working his way up. He was named president in 1990 and succeeded his father as CEO in 2002. Under his leadership, Comcast has grown significantly, orchestrating transformative acquisitions such as AT&T Broadband in 2002, NBCUniversal in 2011, and the European media giant Sky in 2018. His career has been dedicated to building Comcast into a global media and technology powerhouse, and he has not founded or managed other companies, sold companies, or managed private equity-backed companies outside of Comcast and its subsidiaries.

Jason S. Armstrong, Chief Financial Officer

Jason S. Armstrong serves as Chief Financial Officer for Comcast Corporation, a role he assumed in 2023. Prior to this, he held various positions within Comcast, including Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer at Sky (a Comcast subsidiary), and Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Before joining Comcast in 2014, Mr. Armstrong spent 13 years at Goldman Sachs, where he was most recently a Managing Director and leader of the firm's Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Research Group. There is no information indicating he founded or managed other companies, sold companies, or managed private equity-backed companies prior to his tenure at Comcast and Goldman Sachs.

Michael J. Cavanagh, President

Michael J. Cavanagh was promoted to President of Comcast Corporation in 2022, after joining the company in 2015 as its Chief Financial Officer. Before his time at Comcast, Mr. Cavanagh spent over 20 years in the financial services industry. He served as Co-CEO of JPMorgan Chase's Corporate & Investment Bank from 2012 to 2014 and was the CFO of JPMorgan Chase for six years, guiding the company through the financial crisis. Immediately prior to joining Comcast, he briefly held the position of Co-President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of The Carlyle Group, a leading global alternative asset manager, indicating experience with companies backed by private equity firms.

Thomas J. Reid, Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Thomas J. Reid joined Comcast in April 2019 as Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. In this role, he oversees Comcast's legal, corporate governance, strategic intellectual property, government and regulatory affairs, and political affairs functions. Prior to Comcast, Mr. Reid had a distinguished career at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where he was Chairman and Managing Partner since 2011. He also served as a Managing Director in the Investment Banking Division of Morgan Stanley from 2000 to 2003 before rejoining Davis Polk. He was Davis Polk's lead partner for Comcast for nearly four years, playing a crucial role in significant transactions, including the Sky acquisition.

Loren Hudson, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Cable

Loren Hudson serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable, a role in which she leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) human capital strategy. She is the first Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable and has over 20 years of human resources experience, all within Comcast. Her previous roles at Comcast include Human Resources Director and Vice President of Human Resources for Comcast's Beltway and Keystone Units. Her career has primarily focused on human resources and DE&I initiatives within Comcast.

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Comcast (CMCSA) faces several significant risks to its business operations, primarily stemming from intense market competition, evolving regulatory landscapes, and persistent cybersecurity threats.

Key Risks to Comcast (CMCSA)

  1. Intense Competition and Cord-Cutting: Comcast's core broadband and traditional video segments are under significant pressure from fierce competition and the accelerating trend of cord-cutting. The company is losing broadband subscribers to fiber-optic providers like AT&T and Verizon, as well as to emerging 5G home internet services. The shift of consumers from traditional cable television to streaming services continues to impact Comcast's video subscriber base, leading to declining revenue and profit margins in its cable segment. This competitive environment is not expected to change anytime soon, leading to ongoing challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.
  2. Regulatory Scrutiny and Compliance: Comcast operates in a highly regulated industry, exposing it to risks associated with regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and potential legal liabilities. Recent actions, such as FCC penalties tied to vendor data breaches, highlight a heightened regulatory focus on data stewardship and vendor oversight within the telecommunications sector. Any changes to the legal and regulatory framework applicable to Comcast's services or businesses could adversely affect its operations and financial results.
  3. Cybersecurity Risks: As a technology-driven company handling vast amounts of sensitive customer data, Comcast is highly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, including data breaches and sophisticated cyberattacks. The company's own 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report underscores the dramatic increase in stealthy, AI-driven threats that exploit both human behavior and technological vulnerabilities. Such incidents can lead to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage.

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  • Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): Emerging as a direct, lower-cost alternative to traditional cable broadband, providers like T-Mobile and Verizon are rapidly expanding their 5G home internet services and gaining market share, directly competing with Comcast's core internet business.
  • Aggressive Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Overbuilds: Competitors, including incumbent telcos like AT&T and Frontier, as well as new fiber builders, are accelerating the expansion of fiber optic networks directly into Comcast's established service territories. These networks often offer superior, symmetrical broadband speeds and increased reliability, posing a significant infrastructure-level threat to Comcast's cable broadband dominance.
  • Intensifying Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Streaming Competition and Profitability Pressures: The highly fragmented and competitive streaming market continues to evolve, with increasing subscriber churn, unsustainable content spending, and growing investor pressure for profitability. This dynamic poses a significant challenge to Comcast's streaming platform (Peacock) and its broader media segment, impacting subscriber acquisition, retention, and the long-term financial viability of its entertainment properties.

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Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) operates across various segments, including broadband, video, voice, business services, streaming, theme parks, and film and television production. The addressable markets for these main products and services are sized as follows:

  • Broadband Internet (Xfinity, Comcast Business, Sky Broadband):
    • The global broadband services market size was valued at approximately USD 497.47 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1062.73 billion by 2033, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.8% from 2025 to 2033.
    • In the U.S., the Internet Service Providers (ISP) market was valued at USD 139.8 billion in 2023.
    • North America holds the largest share of the global broadband market.
  • Video (Xfinity Cable TV, Sky, NBCUniversal networks):
    • The U.S. pay TV market size was valued at USD 69.37 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 57.83 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of -2.0% during the forecast period (2025-2033).
    • Globally, the pay TV market size was valued at USD 190.21 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 208.12 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 1.00% from 2025-2033.
    • North America dominated the global pay TV market with a 41% market share in 2024.
    • The global broadcasting and cable TV market size was estimated at USD 356.45 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 449.91 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2025 to 2030.
  • Voice (Xfinity Voice, Comcast Business Voice):
    • The U.S. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) industry revenue is estimated to reach approximately USD 11.1 billion in 2025.
    • The global Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) market size was valued at USD 132.47 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 326.27 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period.
    • The U.S. accounts for the largest market share in the North American VoIP market.
  • Business Services (Comcast Business):
    • The global Small and Medium Business (SMB) Telecom Voice and Data Services Market was valued at USD 822.92 million in 2024 and is expected to increase to USD 1,648.77 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.4%.
    • The overall U.S. telecom services market (which includes business services) was estimated at USD 468.08 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 725.68 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 6.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • Streaming Services (Peacock):
    • The global Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) market size was valued at USD 128.74 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 242.02 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.21%.
    • North America accounted for a significant share of over 44% in the global SVOD market in 2024. The U.S. SVOD industry dominated with a share of over 67% in 2024.
  • Theme Parks (Universal Parks & Resorts):
    • The global theme park market size was estimated at USD 64.50 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 110.60 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2033.
    • North America dominated the global theme park market with the largest revenue share of 36.9% in 2024.
  • Film and Television Production (NBCUniversal, Universal Pictures):
    • The global movie production and distribution market size is estimated at USD 82.53 billion in 2024 and is projected to increase to USD 182.92 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 8.2%.
    • North America was the largest region in the film and video market, accounting for 37.93% or USD 109.17 billion of the total in 2023.
    • The global television broadcasting service market size is estimated at USD 548.35 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 737.28 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.10%.
    • The television broadcasting service market in North America is projected to reach USD 320.54 billion in 2024.

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Comcast (CMCSA) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through a combination of strategic initiatives across its diversified portfolio. Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth:
  • Growth and Monetization of Wireless Services: Comcast expects significant growth from its wireless segment, particularly as free wireless lines are converted to paid relationships in the second half of 2026, providing a "significant tailwind to convergence revenue growth". The company reported a record addition of 414,000 wireless lines in Q3 2025 and is committed to ongoing investment in wireless to fuel long-term growth, with domestic wireless revenue increasing by 14%.
  • Expansion of Theme Parks with Epic Universe: The Theme Parks segment is a strong driver, with revenue surging 18.7% and EBITDA up 13.1% in Q3 2025, largely attributed to the successful opening of Epic Universe. This new Universal Orlando theme park is expected to significantly boost attendance, traffic, and profits within the Parks and Experiences division, positioning it as a high-margin growth engine for Comcast.
  • Strategic Initiatives in Broadband and Advanced Connectivity: While broadband ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) growth is expected to slow in the near term due to strategic pricing investments, Comcast is implementing a new go-to-market strategy for its connectivity business. This includes simplified pricing, enhanced customer experience, integrated product offerings, and investments in AI and network technology, aimed at positioning the business for sustained future growth. The company anticipates broadband growth of approximately 20% for 2025 by expanding its footprint to an additional 1.2 million homes.
  • Growth in Business Services: Comcast's Business Services segment continues to show robust performance, with revenue increasing by 6.2% year-over-year due to strong growth in enterprise solutions and advanced services. The company is actively focusing on the small and medium-sized business (SME) market and plans to add 3.5 million business passings, driving ARPU higher through increased adoption of advanced services such as cybersecurity and cloud solutions.
  • Peacock's Path to Profitability and Subscriber Growth: Comcast's streaming service, Peacock, is gaining considerable traction, having surpassed 40 million paid subscribers, and is targeting profitability by 2026. Peacock's revenue has shown strong growth, increasing at a mid-teens rate, indicating its potential to contribute positively to overall revenue in the coming years.

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Share Repurchases

  • Comcast authorized a new share repurchase program of $15.0 billion, effective January 31, 2025.
  • The company repurchased approximately $9.103 billion in 2024, $11.291 billion in 2023, and $13.328 billion in 2022.
  • In the first three quarters of 2025, Comcast repurchased $2.0 billion in Q1, $1.7 billion in Q2, and $1.5 billion in Q3.

Outbound Investments

  • Comcast acquired Blueface for VoIP services in January 2020.
  • Comcast acquired XUMO, a streaming video platform, in February 2020 for an undisclosed amount.
  • In December 2024, Comcast acquired Nitel, a network services provider.

Capital Expenditures

  • Comcast's annual capital expenditures were $15.13 billion in 2024, $15.54 billion in 2023, and $13.767 billion in 2022.
  • For 2025, Comcast's CFO stated it is an "investment year" prioritizing broadband and wireless expansion, with significant capital directed towards scalable infrastructure, line extensions, and wireless gateways in the Connectivity & Platforms business.
  • Significant capital was also invested in Universal theme parks, notably for the Epic Universe theme park which opened in Orlando in May 2025.

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Financials

CMCSACHTRTVZDISTMUSMedian
NameComcast Charter .AT&T Verizon .Walt Dis.T-Mobile. 
Mkt Price29.38205.2824.4639.92113.22197.6776.57
Mkt Cap109.328.4175.0168.8203.6222.1171.9
Rev LTM124,18455,222124,480137,49194,42585,847109,304
Op Inc LTM22,50513,53024,21831,67613,83219,40720,956
FCF LTM16,5884,30319,95620,64910,07713,80715,198
FCF 3Y Avg13,3803,75319,98516,0527,8449,99211,686
CFO LTM31,21015,20140,86038,45518,10126,84529,028
CFO 3Y Avg28,37114,74838,78737,11713,97922,16125,266

Growth & Margins

CMCSACHTRTVZDISTMUSMedian
NameComcast Charter .AT&T Verizon .Walt Dis.T-Mobile. 
Rev Chg LTM2.5%1.0%2.0%2.4%3.4%7.3%2.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.7%1.3%1.1%0.5%4.5%2.4%1.2%
Rev Chg Q2.1%0.6%1.6%1.5%-0.5%8.9%1.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.5%0.1%0.4%0.4%-0.1%2.1%0.4%
Op Mgn LTM18.1%24.5%19.5%23.0%14.6%22.6%21.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg18.9%23.6%19.9%21.9%12.6%20.3%20.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.6%-0.0%-0.4%1.5%-0.1%-0.5%-0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM25.1%27.5%32.8%28.0%19.2%31.3%27.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg23.2%26.9%31.6%27.4%15.2%27.1%27.0%
FCF/Rev LTM13.4%7.8%16.0%15.0%10.7%16.1%14.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg10.9%6.8%16.3%11.8%8.5%12.2%11.4%

Valuation

CMCSACHTRTVZDISTMUSMedian
NameComcast Charter .AT&T Verizon .Walt Dis.T-Mobile. 
Mkt Cap109.328.4175.0168.8203.6222.1171.9
P/S0.90.51.41.22.22.61.3
P/EBIT3.42.25.05.214.711.65.1
P/E4.85.47.98.516.418.78.2
P/CFO3.51.94.34.411.28.34.3
Total Yield25.4%18.6%12.7%18.5%6.5%7.1%15.6%
Dividend Yield4.4%0.0%0.0%6.8%0.4%1.8%1.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg9.3%8.0%13.7%9.5%4.4%4.4%8.6%
D/E0.93.40.91.00.20.50.9
Net D/E0.83.40.81.00.20.50.8

Returns

CMCSACHTRTVZDISTMUSMedian
NameComcast Charter .AT&T Verizon .Walt Dis.T-Mobile. 
1M Rtn7.4%1.1%-5.7%-3.2%9.3%-5.2%-1.0%
3M Rtn-6.1%-23.1%-14.1%-6.3%1.5%-17.1%-10.2%
6M Rtn-14.9%-49.1%-11.7%-3.2%-3.9%-13.3%-12.5%
12M Rtn-19.7%-41.3%11.9%6.8%2.8%-9.4%-3.3%
3Y Rtn-8.0%-38.5%58.1%27.2%31.7%46.1%29.4%
1M Excs Rtn2.8%-3.5%-10.3%-7.8%4.7%-9.8%-5.7%
3M Excs Rtn-11.1%-26.2%-16.8%-10.1%-3.6%-20.8%-14.0%
6M Excs Rtn-27.4%-62.0%-24.0%-15.5%-18.0%-27.1%-25.5%
12M Excs Rtn-36.2%-59.6%-4.6%-11.0%-15.0%-25.7%-20.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-85.6%-112.1%-22.8%-47.8%-50.7%-35.6%-49.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Residential Connectivity & Platforms71,94672,386   
Media25,35526,719   
Studios11,62512,257   
Business Services Connectivity9,2558,819   
Theme Parks8,9477,541   
Other revenue2,827    
Eliminations-8,383-9,032-3,008-2,540-2,659
Corporate and Other 2,662461248333
Media, Studios and Theme Parks headquarters and other 75   
Cable Communications  64,32860,05158,082
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Eliminations  -3,048-2,006-316
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Headquarters and Other  875383
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Media  22,78018,936 
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Studios  9,4498,134 
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Theme Parks  5,0512,0945,933
Sky  20,28518,59419,219
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Broadcast Television    10,261
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Cable Networks    11,513
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Filmed Entertainment    6,493
Total121,572121,427116,385103,564108,942


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Residential Connectivity & Platforms26,94826,111   
Business Services Connectivity5,2915,060   
Theme Parks3,3452,683   
Media2,9553,598   
Studios1,269961   
Eliminations105-66-65321
Media, Studios and Theme Parks headquarters and other-946-881   
Corporate and Other-1,318-1,008-1,505-1,791-1,011
Amortization-5,482-5,097   
Depreciation-8,854-8,724   
Adjustments -13-87-233 
Goodwill and long-lived asset impairments -8,583   
Cable Communications  20,28617,51715,272
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Eliminations  -205-220-1
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Headquarters and Other  -1,318-1,038-1,151
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Media  3,5394,581 
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Studios  831974 
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Theme Parks  361-1,2491,759
Sky  -1,020-1,080400
Adjustment for Sky transaction-related costs    -180
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Broadcast Television    1,573
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Cable Networks    3,709
NBCUniversal (National Broadcasting Company Universal)-Filmed Entertainment    754
Total23,31314,04120,81717,49321,125


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$29.38 
Market Cap ($ Bil)108.1 
First Trading Date07/07/1988 
Distance from 52W High-20.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$28.07$32.16
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA4.7%-8.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility27.7%27.3%
Downside Capture23.7652.54
Upside Capture-10.3422.86
Correlation (SPY)12.6%42.4%
CMCSA Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.040.400.290.500.620.69
Up Beta-1.02-0.020.100.550.630.78
Down Beta-0.910.670.690.750.800.72
Up Capture8%-27%-46%-3%12%21%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days10182655122369
Down Capture48%94%78%88%81%90%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days9233669124372

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of CMCSA With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 CMCSASector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-19.5%21.5%18.8%72.9%9.0%3.7%-11.4%
Annualized Volatility27.2%18.5%19.5%19.2%15.3%17.2%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-0.810.910.762.720.360.05-0.14
Correlation With Other Assets 51.7%42.8%-5.9%12.6%41.7%12.3%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of CMCSA With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 CMCSASector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-8.1%12.8%14.8%18.9%11.8%4.7%35.5%
Annualized Volatility26.0%20.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio-0.320.520.700.980.510.160.62
Correlation With Other Assets 54.6%48.2%1.4%9.7%40.4%20.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of CMCSA With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 CMCSASector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return2.6%13.1%14.8%15.1%6.8%5.4%69.1%
Annualized Volatility25.8%22.6%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.120.530.710.850.310.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 61.5%57.6%-0.5%17.8%46.9%14.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity52,488,029
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-0.1%
Average Daily Volume28,521,269
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.84
Basic Shares Quantity3,720,000,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/30/2025-4.2%-2.1%-6.8%
7/31/20252.2%-1.0%3.3%
4/24/2025-3.7%-0.8%0.3%
1/30/2025-11.0%-9.2%-4.0%
10/31/20243.4%6.9%2.2%
7/23/2024-2.6%2.9%1.3%
4/25/2024-5.8%-5.0%-3.8%
1/25/20243.4%6.3%-4.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111013
# Negative131411
Median Positive3.4%4.3%3.3%
Median Negative-3.8%-2.9%-3.8%
Max Positive10.3%12.0%23.3%
Max Negative-11.0%-11.3%-13.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251030202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025731202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025424202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024131202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241031202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024723202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024425202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023131202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231026202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023727202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023427202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022203202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221027202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022728202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022428202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021202202210-K 12/31/2021