NASDAQ$CMCSA
Comcast Corp · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Comcast reported strong financial results driven by growth in connectivity businesses and theme parks, with increased adjusted EBITDA and EPS.
Comcast Corporation reported a revenue increase of 0.9% to $30.115 billion for Q3 2023. Net income attributable to Comcast was $4.046 billion, a significant increase compared to the previous year's loss of $4.598 billion. Adjusted EPS increased by 12.5% to $1.08, and free cash flow was $4.032 billion. The company returned $4.7 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
- Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.1% to $10.0 billion, and Adjusted EPS increased 12.5% to $1.08.
- Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.0% to $8.2 billion, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin increase of 80 basis points to 40.6%.
- Peacock paid subscribers increased nearly 80% year-over-year to 28 million, with 4 million net additions in the quarter, and revenue increased 64% to $830 million.
- Theme Parks Adjusted EBITDA increased 20% to $983 million, reaching its highest level on record.
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
This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. The amount and timing of any dividends and share repurchases are subject to business, economic and other relevant factors.
Tailwinds
- Focus on innovation and financial discipline.
- Consistent execution positions us competitively both now and into the future.
- Delivered another quarter of double-digit Adjusted EPS growth.
- Continued to generate solid revenue growth in our connectivity businesses.
- Expanded our Adjusted EBITDA margin at Connectivity & Platforms.
Headwinds
- Changes in the competitive environment
- Consumer behavior
- The advertising market
- Programming costs
- Consumer acceptance of our content
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 Q3 2023
+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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