Comcast NASDAQ: CMCSA executives said the company's second-quarter results reflected progress in wireless, streaming and studios, while broadband and theme parks remained under pressure amid competitive and macroeconomic challenges.
Comcast (CMCSA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.97 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.25 per share a year ago.
NBCUniversal streamer Peacock swung to a $189 million profit for the three months ended in June, its first quarter in the black, and added 2 million paid subscribers to reach 48 million.
Comcast reported growth in NBCUniversal's TV and films businesses, with streaming platform Peacock reaching profitability for the first time since its 2020 launch. Comcast's broadband unit once again reported customer losses, and revenue was down as its new strategy centered around mobile and broadband deals takes hold.
Comcast reported a lower profit in the second quarter, but narrowed subscriber losses in its domestic residential broadband business for the second quarter in a row.
Comcast's Peacock streaming service reported its first quarterly profit ever on Thursday, as the soccer World Cup and the hit reality show "Love Island USA" attracted more subscribers.
CMCSA heads into Q2 earnings with broadband, media and theme park pressures in focus as investors watch for signs of stabilization.
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In the most recent trading session, Comcast (CMCSA) closed at $23.49, indicating a +1.29% shift from the previous trading day.
Wall Street is beginning to factor SpaceX's growing telecom ambitions into its outlook for the US communications sector. Research firm Bernstein on Monday lowered price targets for five major telecom companies, citing valuation risks tied to SpaceX's Starlink business as investors increasingly assess the satellite operator's long-term competitive threat.
In the latest trading session, Comcast (CMCSA) closed at $23.97, marking a +1.7% move from the previous day.