NASDAQ$CMCSA
Comcast Corp · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Comcast reported excellent operational and financial performance for Q4 2023, achieving record revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS for the third consecutive year.
Comcast's Q4 2023 results showcased strong financial performance with revenue increasing to $31.253 billion and adjusted EPS rising to $0.84. The company saw growth in its Connectivity & Platforms businesses, Theme Parks, and Studios, with Peacock's subscriber base growing significantly. Strategic investments in network expansion and upgrades, along with returning capital to shareholders, highlight Comcast's commitment to future growth and shareholder value.
- Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was consistent with the prior year, and Adjusted EPS increased by 2.4% to $0.84.
- Domestic broadband average rate per customer increased 3.9%, driving domestic broadband revenue growth of 3.7%.
- Peacock paid subscribers increased nearly 50% year-over-year to 31 million, with a quarterly revenue surpassing $1.0 billion for the first time.
- Theme Parks generated its highest Adjusted EBITDA on record for a fourth quarter, increasing 11.6% to $872 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Comcast · Revenue · Quarterly
$31.3B
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 is increasing its dividend for the 16th consecutive year and has authorized a new $15 billion share repurchase program, signaling confidence in the company's future performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders. However, the company faces challenges in a competitive environment and must manage increasing costs and programming expenses.
Tailwinds
- Successful execution of domestic network expansion and upgrade strategy, increasing homes and businesses passed by 1.1 million to 62.5 million.
- Expanded deployment of Mid-Split technology to 35% of footprint at year-end.
- Began rolling out Multi-Gigabit Symmetrical Speeds starting in select markets.
- Increased dividend by $0.08, or 6.9% year-over-year, to $1.24 per share on an annualized basis.
- New share repurchase program authorization of $15 billion.
Headwinds
- Competitive environment and changing consumer behavior.
- Advertising market fluctuations.
- Programming costs and key distribution/licensing agreements.
- Cyber attacks, security breaches, or technology disruptions.
- Weak economic conditions.
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 Q4 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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