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Sep 30, 2023

Comcast Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Comcast reported strong financial results driven by growth in connectivity businesses and theme parks, with increased adjusted EBITDA and EPS.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$30.1B
Previous year: $29.8B
+0.9%
EPS
$1.08
Previous year: $0.96
+12.5%
Total Customer Relation Add
40K
Previous year: -21K
-290.5%
Total Video Cust Net Losses
-490K
Previous year: -561K
-12.7%
Wireless Lines Net Adds
294K
Previous year: 333K
-11.7%
Gross Profit
$30.1B
Previous year: $29.8B
+0.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.44B
Previous year: $5.7B
+13.0%
Free Cash Flow
$4.03B
Previous year: $3.39B
+19.0%
Total Assets
$261B
Previous year: $254B
+2.7%

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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.

Positive Outlook

  • 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.

Challenges Ahead

  • Changes in the competitive environment
  • Consumer behavior
  • The advertising market
  • Programming costs
  • Consumer acceptance of our content

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income