Comcast Corporation
CMCSABusiness Overview
ticker: CMCSA step: 01 generated: 2026-05-13 source: quick-research
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) — Business Overview
Business Description
Comcast is one of the world's largest media and technology companies, operating through two core divisions: Connectivity & Platforms (Xfinity residential broadband/cable/wireless, Xfinity Business, Sky in Europe) and Content & Experiences (NBCUniversal: NBC/Telemundo broadcast, Peacock streaming, Universal film/TV studios, Universal theme parks). Comcast announced in November 2024 a plan to spin off most of its linear cable networks (USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Syfy, Golf Channel) into an independent public company named Versant, sharpening Comcast's focus on broadband, Peacock, and theme parks.
Revenue Model
Comcast earns revenue through: (1) residential and business broadband/cable/wireless subscriptions (~31.8M internet accounts); (2) NBCUniversal linear TV affiliate fees and advertising (NBC, MSNBC, CNBC — transitioning to Versant); (3) Peacock streaming subscriptions and advertising; (4) Universal film/TV licensing, theatrical, and streaming windows; and (5) Universal theme park admissions, resort revenue, and merchandise. Broadband is the highest-margin, most durable business; theme parks are the highest-growth near-term segment after Epic Universe opened in May 2025.
Products & Services
- Xfinity Internet — cable broadband serving ~31.8M accounts; DOCSIS 4.0 upgrade to multi-gig speeds underway
- Xfinity Mobile — wireless via MVNO on Verizon network; rapidly growing
- Xfinity Video / Cable TV — declining legacy pay-TV bundle
- Sky — European broadband, TV, and streaming (~22M customers in UK, Italy, Germany)
- Peacock — 41M paid subscribers; NBC, sports (NBA deal starting Oct 2025), Bravo, reality
- NBC/Telemundo — broadcast networks (retained post-Versant spin)
- Universal Studios — film production; Universal theme parks (Hollywood, Orlando, Japan, Beijing, Singapore; Epic Universe opened May 2025)
- Versant (SpinCo) — planned spin of USA, CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Syfy, Golf Channel (pending completion)
Customer Base & Go-to-Market
Comcast serves ~32M US broadband customers, ~22M Sky European customers, and ~29M US cable TV subscribers (declining). Peacock had 41M paid subscribers as of late 2025. Universal theme parks attract global tourism with Epic Universe adding a fifth gate at Orlando — the largest theme park expansion in Universal history. NBCUniversal's content reaches ~1B+ people globally through linear and streaming distribution.
Competitive Position
Comcast is the dominant US cable broadband provider in its footprint, facing competition from fixed wireless (T-Mobile, Verizon) and fiber overbuilders. Its NBCUniversal content assets are a major differentiator — NBC's network scale and the NBA deal starting FY2026 strengthen Peacock's sports content. Universal theme parks are a direct peer to Disney Parks and are gaining share with Epic Universe. The stock trades at ~9x forward P/E — a significant discount reflecting broadband subscriber loss concerns and streaming investment.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1963
- Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Employees: ~186,000
- Exchange: NASDAQ
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Cable & Satellite
- Market Cap: ~$145B (at ~$35/share, ~4.1B shares)
Financial Snapshot
ticker: CMCSA step: 04 generated: 2026-05-13 source: quick-research
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) — Financial Snapshot
Income Statement Summary
| Metric | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $121.4B | $121.6B | $123.7B | +1.8% |
| Adj. EBITDA | ~$35B | ~$36B | ~$37B | ~+3% |
| Net Income | ~$5.4B | ~$15B* | ~$15B | flat |
| Adj. EPS | ~$3.61 | $3.98 | ~$4.20 | ~+5.5% |
FY2023 net income benefited from gains on asset transactions. Adj. EPS is the more meaningful recurring metric.
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet (FY2024)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | ~$22B |
| Free Cash Flow | ~$13B |
| Capital Expenditures | ~$10B |
| Cash & Equivalents | ~$7B |
| Total Debt | ~$95B |
Comcast returned $16B+ to shareholders in FY2023 (buybacks + dividends). FCF generation is among the strongest of any US media company.
Key Ratios (approximate)
- P/E: ~9x (adj. FY2024) | EV/EBITDA: ~7x | FCF Yield: ~9%
- Revenue Growth: ~2% annually | Adj. EPS Growth: ~5–7% annually
Growth Profile
Comcast is a cash flow machine: $13B+ annual FCF with a ~9% FCF yield at current prices — deeply discounted vs. media peers. Revenue growth is modest (~2%) as broadband subscriber losses (1M+ net lost in 2025) and legacy cable TV decline offset broadband ARPU increases and theme park/Peacock growth. The Epic Universe theme park opening (May 2025) drove park revenue +19% in Q2 2025. Peacock losses are narrowing toward profitability. The Versant spin (cable networks) will free Comcast to focus capital on broadband and high-growth assets.
Forward Estimates
- FY2025/2026: Adj. EPS growth ~5–7%; FCF $13B+
- Broadband: ARPU growth offsetting subscriber losses; DOCSIS 4.0 competitive advantage vs. fiber
- Peacock: 41M paid subs; NBA deal (Oct 2025) drives engagement; path to profitability in FY2026
- Theme parks: Epic Universe driving significant FY2026 uplift; ~19% park revenue growth in Q2 2025
- Versant SpinCo: Separation expected within 12 months of Nov 2024 announcement
- Xfinity Mobile: 378K new wireless customers per quarter (Q2 2025); growing ARPU contributor
Deeper Financial Analysis
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