Comcast Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Comcast Corporation reported strong Q4 2019 results, with a 2.0% increase in revenue to $28.4 billion and a 25.9% increase in net income to $3.2 billion. Adjusted EPS increased by 9.7% to $0.79. Cable Communications saw growth in high-speed internet and business services, while NBCUniversal's Broadcast Television also performed well.
Consolidated revenue increased by 2.0% to $28.4 billion.
Net income attributable to Comcast increased by 25.9% to $3.2 billion.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 3.0% to $8.4 billion.
Cable Communications total customer relationship net additions were the best on record, with 372,000 additions.
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Forward Guidance
In 2020, Comcast is focusing on differentiating its broadband product through innovations like Flex and xFi Advanced Security, accelerating Sky Q deployment, launching a new broadband service in Italy, debuting Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, and introducing the Peacock streaming service.
Positive Outlook
- Further differentiating broadband product in the U.S.
- Accelerating the deployment of Sky Q
- Launching a new broadband service in Italy
- Debuting Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan
- Introducing a world-class streaming service - Peacock
Challenges Ahead
- Unfavorable impact from a change in legislation related to gambling advertisements in the UK and Italy
- Overall market weakness impacting advertising revenue
- Audience ratings declines affecting advertising revenue
- Decreases in video and voice revenue due to customer declines
- Start-up costs associated with Peacock
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