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Dec 31, 2020
Comcast Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Comcast reported strong Q4 2020 results, driven by outstanding performance in Cable Communications with significant broadband customer additions and Adjusted EBITDA growth.
Key Takeaways
Comcast's Q4 2020 saw a slight decrease in revenue but an increase in net income. Cable Communications was a strong driver, with significant broadband customer additions and Adjusted EBITDA growth. Theme parks showed signs of recovery, and Sky returned to customer growth.
Cable Communications added 538,000 net new broadband customers.
Cable Communications Adjusted EBITDA increased by over 12%.
Theme parks in Orlando and Osaka reached breakeven.
Sky returned to customer growth in all three of its markets.
Revenue by Segment
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Forward Guidance
Comcast anticipates continued growth and recovery in the coming periods, driven by vaccine rollouts and strategic business initiatives.
Positive Outlook
- Vaccine rollouts are expected to aid recovery in impacted business segments.
- Plans to begin repurchasing shares in the back half of the year.
- Cable Communications is expected to continue its strong performance.
- NBCUniversal's reorganized television and streaming businesses are expected to optimize content monetization.
- Sky's growth and initiatives across its markets are expected to contribute positively.
Challenges Ahead
- Continued uncertainty related to the full recovery timeline of theme parks.
- Potential impact of ongoing COVID-19 related restrictions on various business segments.
- Decline in video subscribers may continue to impact revenue.
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