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Mar 31, 2024

Comcast Q1 2024 Earnings Report

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.

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.

Total Revenue
$30.1B
Previous year: $29.7B
+1.2%
EPS
$1.04
Previous year: $0.92
+13.0%
Wireless Lines Net Adds
289K
Peacock Paid Subscribers
34M
Previous year: 22M
+54.5%
Res. Broadband Customers
29.69M
Previous year: 29.82M
-0.4%
Gross Profit
$17.7B
Previous year: $29.7B
-40.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.52B
Previous year: $5.54B
+17.7%
Free Cash Flow
$4.54B
Previous year: $3.8B
+19.4%
Total Assets
$264B
Previous year: $259B
+1.6%

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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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