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CMCSA·Comcast Corporation

$.
+. (+.%)
High
$25.54
Open
$25.32
Market Cap
90.04B
52W High
$34.34
Low
$25.10
P. Close
$25.21
P/E
4.79
52W Low
$24.12
Fwd P/E
6.61
Mean Target
$32.74
Technical Score (1D)
9
SELL
News Sentiment
59
BULLISH
Comcast is expanding high-speed internet access to thousands of unserved rural homes and businesses in Florida through a public-private partnership. This initiative, which includes digital skills training and affordability measures, aims to close the digital divide and serves as a key growth and reputation driver for the company. The expansion comes as CMCSA has experienced a year-to-date decline of over 10%, trading below $30. This price action is attributed to higher Treasury yields compressing stock multiples, but the company is highlighted as a strong free-cash-flow generator. Its robust cash flow profile, growing dividend, and share buyback program are seen as enhancing shareholder value and creating an attractive entry point for value investors. Investors will be watching to see if these rural broadband initiatives can significantly bolster Comcast's growth narrative and offset broader market pressures.
Earnings Summary
Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company operating within the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Telecom Services industry. Its business spans residential broadband, video, and wireless services, alongside a significant media portfolio including NBC, Telemundo, and the Peacock streaming service, as well as Universal theme parks. The company's diverse operations position it uniquely at the intersection of connectivity and content. In its most recent reported quarters, Comcast demonstrated a pattern of exceeding earnings per share (EPS) estimates. For Q1 2026, EPS was $0.79 against an estimate of $0.7563, and for Q4 2025, actual EPS was $0.84 compared to an estimate of $0.7774. Revenue for Q1 2026 was $31.457 billion, slightly above the estimated $31.319 billion. This performance follows a trend where the company has generally beaten EPS expectations in recent periods, although revenue estimates were not consistently provided for all recent quarters. Looking at the broader historical trajectory, Comcast has shown a consistent ability to deliver positive EPS results, often surpassing analyst expectations. For instance, Q2 2025 saw actual EPS of $1.25 against an estimate of $1.18071, and Q1 2025 reported $1.09 versus an estimate of $0.99189. While revenue data is less complete in the provided history, the pattern suggests a company that has been able to manage its profitability effectively against market expectations. Recent news highlights several key areas for investor attention. Comcast faces a significant cybersecurity risk, agreeing to a $117.5 million settlement for a 2023 data breach affecting millions of customers, which will necessitate ongoing monitoring of security investments and customer communication. Simultaneously, Comcast Business is actively supporting small businesses with essential technology solutions. Strategic moves include potential acquisitions by its subsidiary Sky, such as negotiations for ITV's media assets, which could reshape its European market position. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for the impact of the cybersecurity settlement on future expenses and customer trust, as well as the progress of strategic international expansion efforts. The company's ability to maintain its connectivity leadership while navigating evolving media consumption trends and potential large-scale acquisitions will be critical for its future performance. Key will be how these strategic initiatives translate into sustained financial results in the coming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.68$0.84$1.00$1.16$1.32Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.98 - -
Q1'26$0.76$0.79+4.5%
Q4'25$0.78$0.84+8.1%
Q3'25$1.10$1.12+1.7%
Q2'25$1.18$1.25+5.9%
Q1'25$0.99$1.09+9.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$29.4B$30.5B$31.6B$32.7B$33.8BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$30.2B - -
Q1'26$31.3B$31.5B+0.4%
Q4'25$33.3B$32.3B-3.0%
Q3'25 - $31.2B -
Q2'25 - $30.3B -
Q1'25 - $29.9B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CMCSA Stock Snapshot

CMCSA is currently trading at $25.45, giving Comcast Corporation a market cap of 90.04B and a P/E ratio of 4.8. Today's range spans $25.10–$25.54, with shares opening at $25.32 and moving up $0.24 (1.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 9/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 59/100.

Over the past year CMCSA has traded between $24.12 and $34.34 - the current price is +5.5% off the 52-week low and -25.9% from the high. 40 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $32.74 (range $21.00–$44.00), implying upside of +28.6%.

The technical and sentiment data for Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) both point lower - 9/100, SELL, sentiment neutral at 59/100, price $25.45 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 4.8. As a large-cap with 90.04B in Communication Services, this is a name that short sellers actively cover: liquid enough to short with minimal borrowing friction, large enough to matter to a portfolio. Annual range: $24.12–$34.34.

The current SELL phase for CMCSA (9/100) at $25.45 (near 52-week lows) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 59/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 90.04B in Communication Services capitalization, CMCSA has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $24.12–$34.34 range.