Comcast(US:CMCSA) ZACKS·2026-01-26 15:16Core Viewpoint - Comcast is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share, reflecting a decline of 21.9% year-over-year, while revenues are forecasted to increase by 0.7% to $32.14 billion [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 3.2% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenue- Residential Connectivity & Platforms- Domestic Wireless' at $1.33 billion, a 12% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenue- Content & Experiences- Theme Parks' is projected at $2.83 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of 19.1% [5]. - 'Revenue- Content & Experiences- Studios' is expected to reach $3.33 billion, with a year-over-year change of 1.8% [6]. - 'Revenue- Content & Experiences- Media' is forecasted at $7.33 billion, indicating a 1.6% increase from the year-ago quarter [6]. Customer Relationships - 'Customer relationships - Business Services Connectivity' are expected to reach 2.69 million, up from 2.63 million in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Domestic Broadband - Residential Customers' is projected at 28.73 million, down from 29.37 million year-over-year [7]. - 'Customer relationships - International Residential Connectivity & Platforms' are likely to reach 17.61 million, compared to 17.81 million in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Total Domestic Video Customers' is expected to be 11.25 million, down from 12.52 million year-over-year [8]. Business Customer Metrics - 'Domestic Broadband - Business Customers' is forecasted to reach 2.52 million, compared to 2.47 million last year [9]. - 'Domestic homes and businesses passed' is expected to be 64.96 million, up from 63.69 million in the same quarter last year [9]. Overall Customer Metrics - The average prediction for 'Customer relationships - Total Connectivity & Platforms' is 50.72 million, down from 51.61 million year-over-year [10]. - 'Customer relationships - Domestic Residential Connectivity & Platforms' are projected at 30.46 million, compared to 31.17 million last year [10]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Comcast shares have returned -1.2%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by +0.2% [11]. - Comcast currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [11].