Comcast (CMCSA) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider

Company Performance - Comcast's stock closed at $36.94, reflecting a +0.93% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.16% on the same day [1] - Over the previous month, Comcast shares gained 0.83%, while the Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 experienced losses of 5.22% and 3.59%, respectively [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Comcast is set to announce its earnings on April 24, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of$ 1.01, indicating a 2.88% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $29.86 billion, down 0.66% from the prior-year quarter [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at$ 4.34 per share and revenue at $122.86 billion, representing changes of +0.23% and -0.7% from the prior year, respectively [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate optimism about Comcast's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Comcast has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.44, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 8.26 [6] - The PEG ratio for Comcast is 1.79, while the average PEG ratio for the Cable Television industry is 1.08 [6] Industry Context - The Cable Television industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 158, placing it in the bottom 38% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]