Comcast Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
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.
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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.
Positive Outlook
- 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.
Challenges Ahead
- 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.
Revenue & Expenses
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