Financial Performance - Consolidated revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $29,887 million, a decrease of 0.6% compared to $30,058 million in 2024[73] - Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3,375 million, down 12.5% from $3,857 million in 2024[73] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased by 1.9% to $9,532 million from $9,355 million in 2024[73] - Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $5,658 million, a decrease of 2.6% from $5,810 million in the same period of 2024[147] Revenue Breakdown - Total Connectivity & Platforms revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $20,138 million, a decrease of 0.7% from $20,275 million in 2024[85] - Total revenue for the Residential Connectivity & Platforms segment decreased by 1.3% to $17,642 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $17,868 million in 2024[100] - Domestic wireless revenue increased by 15.6% to $1,123 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, driven by an increase in customer lines and device sales[100] - Media segment total revenue increased by 1.1% to $6,440 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $6,371 million in 2024[113] - Studios segment total revenue increased by 3.0% to $2,826 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2,743 million in 2024[119] - Theme Parks revenue decreased by 5.2% to $1,876 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $1,979 million in 2024[110] Customer Metrics - Domestic Residential Connectivity & Platforms customer relationships decreased by 204 thousand to 30,969 thousand in the three months ended March 31, 2025[88] - Total domestic video customers decreased by 427 thousand to 12,096 thousand in the three months ended March 31, 2025[88] - Domestic broadband penetration of homes and businesses passed was 49.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from 51.1% in 2024[88] - Peacock had 41 million paid subscribers as of March 31, 2025, up from 34 million in the same period in 2024, contributing $1.2 billion in revenue[116] Expenses and Costs - Amortization expense from acquisition-related intangible assets totaled $789 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $569 million in 2024[77] - Consolidated interest expense increased by 4.8% to $1,050 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, due to higher average debt outstanding[78] - Total costs and expenses for the Media segment decreased by 2.0% to $5,436 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $5,545 million in 2024[113] - Theme parks segment costs and expenses increased by 7.5% to $1,447 million, driven by preopening costs for Epic Universe ahead of its scheduled opening in May 2025[125] Cash Flow and Capital Management - Cash provided by operating activities increased to $8.3 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $7.8 billion in the same period in 2024[143] - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $8.6 billion, an increase from $7.3 billion as of December 31, 2024[143] - The company maintained significant availability under its revolving credit facility, totaling $11.8 billion as of March 31, 2025[145] - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $8,294 million, an increase of 5.7% compared to $7,848 million in the same period of 2024[147] - During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the company repurchased 56 million shares of Class A common stock for $2.0 billion, with a remaining authorization of $13.7 billion under the new share repurchase program[156] - The company paid dividends of $1.2 billion during the three months ended March 31, 2025, with a 6.5% increase in the annualized dividend to $1.32 per share[158] Debt and Taxation - Debt repayments totaled $604 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, including $419 million of principal amount due at maturity[154] - Total debt as of March 31, 2025, was $99.1 billion, unchanged from December 31, 2024[161] - The company expects to receive a federal income tax refund due to a capital loss carryback from a 2024 internal corporate reorganization[150] - Payments of income taxes increased to $400 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $349 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to higher federal and foreign income taxes[149]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue was in line with last year's first quarter, with EBITDA growth of 2% and adjusted EPS growth of 5% to $1.09 [30][31] - Free cash flow reached $5.4 billion, growing free cash flow per share by 26%, while returning $3.2 billion to shareholders, including $2 billion in share repurchases [31][50] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Broadband revenue grew by 1.7%, with ARPU increasing by 3.3%, despite losing 199,000 customers due to a slight uptick in churn [32][33] - Business services revenue and EBITDA grew roughly 4%, now accounting for almost 25% of the total connectivity business revenue [20][36] - Theme parks generated $3 billion of EBITDA in 2024, with strong demand for the upcoming Epic Universe park [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The competitive environment for broadband remains intense, with muted connect activity and a slight uptick in churn [32][88] - Wireless net line additions improved to 323,000 in the quarter, bringing total wireless lines to 8.1 million, with significant growth potential as penetration is only 30% of the residential broadband customer base [35][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on shifting its business mix toward growth by investing in six key areas: residential broadband, wireless, business services, theme parks, streaming, and premium content [6][7] - A new nationwide price guarantee for broadband was introduced, aiming to simplify pricing and enhance customer value [16][17] - The company is committed to addressing customer pain points related to pricing transparency and ease of doing business [14][71] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while there are no significant economic challenges currently, the odds of challenges may be increasing, but the company is well-positioned to handle them [8] - The company anticipates that it will take several quarters for the new market approach to gain traction and impact the business meaningfully [20][35] - Management expressed optimism about the wireless segment's growth potential and the overall strategy to enhance customer relationships [35][108] Other Important Information - The company closed the acquisition of Nitell, which is expected to enhance its capabilities in the business services segment [38] - The upcoming Epic Universe theme park is expected to transform the Orlando market and has already seen strong demand [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of international travel on theme parks - Management noted stable results in Florida and strong advanced bookings for Epic Universe, despite concerns about international travel [54][56] Question: Broadband ARPU growth drivers - Management highlighted that the focus is on addressing customer pain points and simplifying pricing, which should support healthy ARPU growth [75][78] Question: Broadband losses and market share - Management acknowledged that competitive intensity remains high, with mobile substitution impacting churn, but emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance competitiveness [88][91] Question: Peacock losses outlook - Management expects continued revenue growth for Peacock, driven by improved monetization and upcoming sports content, including the NBA [100][105] Question: Long-term strategy for parks and media - Management reiterated a commitment to driving growth in the parks business and leveraging Peacock's content strategy to enhance monetization [122][125]

Here is how Comcast performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: View all Key Company Metrics for Comcast here>>> Shares of Comcast have returned -7.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -5.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term. Customer relationships - Total Connectivity & Platforms Customer Relationships ...

Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock is down 6.6% in premarket trading, even after the company shared first-quarter earnings of $1.09 per share on $29.89 billion in revenue -- both topping analyst's expectations. The equity is reacting to continued subscriber losses, with Comcast losing 199,000 broadband and 427,000 cable TV customers for the quarter, despite a 1.7% rise in broadband revenue.CMCSA is set to open near the $33 level, which acted as support recently. The stock is also slipping back beneath its 10 ...

Financial Performance - Comcast reported consolidated revenue of $29.887 billion for Q1 2025, a decrease of 0.6% compared to Q1 2024[3] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1.9% to $9.532 billion, while adjusted EPS rose by 4.5% to $1.09[4] - Free cash flow reached $5.421 billion, representing a 19.4% increase year-over-year[4] - Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation for the first quarter was $3,375 million, down from $3,857 million in 2024[45] - Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.89 from $0.97 in the prior year[45] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $3,296 million, a decrease of 12.7% from $3,777 million in Q1 2024[46] - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $4,132 million, a slight decrease of 0.9% from $4,171 million in Q1 2024[53] Revenue Breakdown - Connectivity revenue grew by 4.1% to $11.3 billion, driven by domestic broadband and wireless services[4] - Total revenue for Studios increased by 3.0% to $2,826 million, with content licensing revenue rising by 3.5% to $2,174 million[24] - Domestic advertising revenue decreased by 6.8% to $1,886 million, while international networks revenue increased by 13.9% to $1,162 million[22] - Theme Parks revenue decreased by 5.2% to $1,876 million, primarily due to lower guest attendance impacted by the Hollywood wildfires[26] Operational Metrics - Total customer relationships for Connectivity & Platforms decreased by 228,000 to 51.4 million, with domestic broadband customer losses of 199,000[11] - Total domestic wireless lines increased by 323,000, marking the highest additions in two years[3] - Capital expenditures decreased by 14.4% to $2.3 billion, reflecting lower spending on customer premise equipment[7] - The company reported a decrease in capital expenditures to $2,252 million, down 14.4% from $2,630 million in the previous year[50] Shareholder Returns - The company returned $3.2 billion to shareholders through $1.2 billion in dividends and $2.0 billion in share repurchases, reducing shares outstanding by 5%[4] Media Performance - Media adjusted EBITDA surged by 21% to $1.0 billion, primarily due to growth from Peacock, which saw a 16% revenue increase to $1.2 billion[4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Media increased by 21.5% to $1,004 million, up from $827 million in the prior year, driven by lower operating expenses and higher revenue[23] Cash Flow and Assets - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $8,294 million, up 5.7% from $7,848 million in the prior year[50] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 2025 were $8,652 million, an increase of 31.8% from $6,586 million at the end of Q1 2024[46] - Total current assets rose to $27,314 million, an increase of 1.9% from $26,801 million at the end of 2024[47] - Total current liabilities increased to $42,325 million, up 6.9% from $39,581 million at the end of 2024[48] Future Plans - Comcast plans to open the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando on May 22, 2025, and is also developing a new theme park in the UK[4] Segment Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for Theme Parks decreased by 32.1% to $429 million, reflecting lower revenue and higher operating expenses[27] - Corporate & Other Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $311 million from a loss of $329 million in the prior year[30] - Revenue eliminations between segments were $1,449 million, consistent with the prior year period[32]

Customers enter an Xfinity Store by Comcast on February 24, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Comcast reports first-quarter earnings Thursday morning, and investors will be focused on updates on its broadband and mobile businesses.Here's how the company is expected to perform for the quarter according to average analyst estimates from LSEG: Earnings per share: 98 cents expectedRevenue: $29.77 billion expectedBroadband customer growth has stalled for Comcast and its pe ...

The donation aims to help nonprofit organizations impacted by recent severe storms by contributing to their efforts to provide vital resources to impacted families and businesses. ATLANTA, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast is proud to announce a donation of $50,000 to support nonprofit organizations in Arkansas and Tennessee following recent severe storms. This contribution will aid in providing essential resources to families and businesses affected by tornadoes and flooding. Comcast's commitment to t ...

Comcast (CMCSA) is scheduled to report its first-quarter 2025 results on April 24.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings is pegged at 98 cents per share, indicating a downward revision by 3 cents over the past 30 days. The figure indicates a 5.77% decrease from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $29.68 billion, indicating a 1.25% decline from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.CMCSA’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of ...

Core Viewpoint - Comcast is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.98 per share, reflecting a 5.8% decline year-over-year, with revenues projected at $29.68 billion, a decrease of 1.3% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.4%, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are crucial indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenue- Residential Connectivity & Platforms- Domestic Wireless' to be $1.16 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 19.3% [5]. - 'Revenue- Content & Experiences- Theme Parks' is projected to reach $1.92 billion, reflecting a decrease of 3.1% from the prior year [5]. - 'Revenue- Content & Experiences- Media' is expected to be $6.37 billion, showing a slight decline of 0.1% year-over-year [6]. - 'Revenue- Residential Connectivity & Platforms- Video' is estimated at $6.47 billion, indicating a 6% decrease compared to the previous year [6]. Customer Metrics - 'Domestic Broadband - Residential Customers' is projected to reach 29.25 million, down from 29.69 million in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Domestic Broadband - Business Customers' is expected to be 2.46 million, compared to 2.5 million reported in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Total Domestic Video Customers' is forecasted at 12.13 million, down from 13.62 million in the previous year [8]. - 'Total Domestic Broadband Customers' is projected to be 31.71 million, compared to 32.19 million reported last year [8]. - 'Customer relationships - Domestic Residential Connectivity & Platforms Customer Relationships' is expected to reach 31.04 million, down from 31.56 million in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Customer relationships - International Residential Connectivity & Platforms Customer Relationships' is estimated at 17.77 million, slightly down from 17.78 million year-over-year [10]. - 'Customer relationships - Business Services Connectivity Customer Relationships' is projected at 2.62 million, compared to 2.63 million last year [10]. - 'Customer relationships - Total Connectivity & Platforms Customer Relationships' is expected to be 51.44 million, down from 51.97 million in the same quarter last year [11]. Stock Performance - Comcast shares have decreased by 6.8% over the past month, closely mirroring the 6.9% decline of the Zacks S&P 500 composite [12].