NASDAQ$CMCSA
Comcast Corp · Q1 2024 earnings
Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Comcast's Q1 2024 results were reported, demonstrating growth in adjusted EPS and free cash flow, driven by strong performance in connectivity businesses and streaming services.
Comcast reported a 1.2% increase in revenue, reaching $30.058 billion, and a 13.9% increase in adjusted EPS to $1.04. The company generated $4.5 billion in free cash flow and returned $3.6 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Peacock's paid subscribers increased by 55% to 34 million, contributing to a 54% increase in Peacock revenue.
- Adjusted EPS increased by 13.9% to $1.04, and free cash flow reached $4.5 billion.
- Total return of capital to shareholders increased by 13.5% to $3.6 billion.
- Domestic broadband average rate per customer increased by 4.2%, driving domestic broadband revenue growth of 3.9% to $6.6 billion.
- Peacock paid subscribers increased by 55% to 34 million, with revenue increasing by 54% to $1.1 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Comcast · Revenue · Quarterly
$30.1B
Revenue by segment
Comcast · $31.2B total across 5 segments · Q3 2023
- Residential Connectivity$18B+8.5%57.5%
- Media$6.03B+15.3%19.3%
- Studios$2.52B-20.4%8.1%
- Theme Parks$2.42B+17.2%7.7%
- Business Services Connectivity$2.32B—7.4%
Forward guidance
Comcast did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report. The report focuses on the achievements and financial results of the first quarter of 2024.
Tailwinds
- Double-digit growth in Adjusted EPS.
- Significant free cash flow generation.
- Growth in broadband ARPU.
- Revenue growth in connectivity businesses.
- Expansion of Adjusted EBITDA margin across Connectivity & Platforms.
Headwinds
- Decrease in Content & Experiences Adjusted EBITDA.
- Decrease in Studios revenue due to timing of content licensing.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss related to Peacock.
- Decrease in total connectivity platform customer relationships.
- Decrease in total domestic broadband customers.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024
+0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.1%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
40 / 73 earnings
Positive
+13.3%
Q1 2023
Best reaction
-13.5%
Q2 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.9% | -5.9% | -14.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.8% | +4.8% | +9.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.2% | -3.8% | -6.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | +2.2% | +0.0% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.7% | -1.5% | +0.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -11.0% | -10.2% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +3.1% | +0.8% | +2.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.6% | +0.4% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.1% | -5.2% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.6% | +6.5% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -7.3% | -3.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.4% | +5.6% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +13.3% | +12.8% | +8.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.2% | -1.9% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +13.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -13.5% | -13.1% | -15.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.6% | -9.2% | -0.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.6% | +3.1% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.9% | +0.4% | -2.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.5% | +0.4% | +2.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.8% | +4.7% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +2.4% | +5.7% | +8.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.6% | +1.5% | +23.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.5% | -1.6% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.2% | -7.6% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.0% | -7.2% | -3.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.2% | -0.8% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.5% | -1.8% | -5.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.9% | +4.0% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.6% | +1.1% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.3% | +10.5% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.0% | +7.1% | +9.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.1% | -5.9% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.7% | -1.1% | -6.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.1% | -2.2% | -2.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.4% | +2.5% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.0% | +1.4% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.4% | +2.7% | +3.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.7% | -4.2% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.0% | +0.5% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -0.7% | — | — |
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