Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment, and Theme Parks segments. The Cable Communications segment offers video, high-speed Internet, and voice, as well as security and automation services to residential and business customers under the XFINITY brand. This segment also provides business services, such as Ethernet network services; and cellular backhaul services to mobile network operators. The Cable Networks segment operates national cable networks, which provide entertainment, news and information, and sports content; regional sports and news networks; international cable networks; and cable television studio production operations, as well as owns various digital properties, which include brand-aligned Websites. The Broadcast Television segment operates NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, NBC and Telemundo local broadcast television stations, broadcast television studio production operations, and various digital properties. The Filmed Entertainment segment produces, acquires, markets, and distributes filmed entertainment under the Universal Pictures, Illumination, Focus Features, and DreamWorks Animation names. This segment also develops, produces, and licenses stage plays; and distributes filmed entertainment produced by third parties. The Theme Parks segment operates Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida, as well as in Hollywood, California; and Osaka, Japan. The company also owns the Philadelphia Flyers, as well as the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and operates arena management-related businesses, as well as provides wireless phone services. Comcast Corporation was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryCable & Satellite
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Current SymbolNASDAQ:CMCSA
Previous Symbol
CUSIP20030N10
Phone215-286-1700
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.96
Current Ratio1.18
Quick Ratio1.18
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio17.64
Forward P/E Ratio14.31
P/E Growth1.15
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$84.53 billion
Price / Sales2.00
Cash Flow$4.2354 per share
Price / Cash Flow8.58
Book Value$14.95 per share
Price / Book2.43
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.06
Net Income$22.71 billion
Net Margins27.33%
Return on Equity15.79%
Return on Assets5.83%
Miscellaneous
Employees164,000
Outstanding Shares4,644,510,000
Market Cap$168.78 billion
OptionableOptionable
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comcast's stock symbol?
Comcast trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CMCSA."
How often does Comcast pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Comcast?
Comcast announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, October 26th. Investors of record on Wednesday, January 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.19 per share on Wednesday, January 23rd. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.09%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 31st. View Comcast's Dividend History.
When did Comcast's stock split? How did Comcast's stock split work?
Comcast shares split before market open on Monday, February 20th 2017. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, January 26th 2017. The newly minted shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, February 17th 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of Comcast stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
How will Comcast's stock buyback program work?
Comcast declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Wednesday, April 12th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $12,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 6.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Comcast's earnings last quarter?
Comcast Co. (NASDAQ:CMCSA) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The cable giant reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.04. The cable giant earned $22.14 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.75 billion. Comcast had a net margin of 27.33% and a return on equity of 15.79%. View Comcast's Earnings History.
When is Comcast's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CMCSA?
28 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Comcast's shares. Their forecasts range from $35.00 to $63.00. On average, they anticipate Comcast's share price to reach $44.6667 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Comcast.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Comcast?
28 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Comcast in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 20 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Comcast.
Has Comcast been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about CMCSA stock has trended positive this week, according to InfoTrie. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Comcast earned a news sentiment score of 3.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the cable giant a news buzz of 8.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is very likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Are investors shorting Comcast?
Comcast saw a decline in short interest during the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 69,650,571 shares, a decline of 3.6% from the November 15th total of 72,221,368 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 19,132,484 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.6 days. Approximately 1.5% of the company's shares are sold short. View Comcast's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Comcast's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Comcast include Walt Disney (DIS), Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA), Charter Communications (CHTR), Rogers Communications (RCI), Liberty Global (LBTYB), Liberty Global (LBTYA), Liberty Global (LBTYK), Discovery Communications (DISCA), DISH Network (DISH), Liberty Broadband Corp Series A (LBRDA), Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (LBRDK), Discovery Inc Series C (DISCK), Altice USA (ATUS), Viacom (VIAB) and Qurate Retail Inc Series B (QRTEB).
Who are Comcast's key executives?
Comcast's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Brian L. Roberts, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 58)
- Mr. Michael J. Cavanagh, Sr. Exec. VP & CFO (Age 52)
- Mr. David L. Cohen, Sr. EVP & Chief Diversity Officer (Age 63)
- Mr. Stephen B. Burke, Sr. Exec. VP (Age 59)
- Mr. David N. Watson, Sr. Exec. VP (Age 60)
Who are Comcast's major shareholders?
Comcast's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (7.33%), Vanguard Group Inc (7.33%), BlackRock Inc. (6.86%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.23%), Dodge & Cox (2.85%) and FMR LLC (2.66%). Company insiders that own Comcast stock include Arthur R Block, Brian L Roberts, Daniel C Murdock, David N Watson, Kenneth J Bacon, Lawrence J Salva, Neil Smit and Stephen B Burke. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Comcast.
Which major investors are selling Comcast stock?
CMCSA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital World Investors, Franklin Resources Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, ING Groep NV, Standard Life Aberdeen plc, OppenheimerFunds Inc. and Nordea Investment Management AB. Company insiders that have sold Comcast company stock in the last year include Arthur R Block, Brian L Roberts, Daniel C Murdock, David N Watson, Kenneth J Bacon and Stephen B Burke. View Insider Buying and Selling for Comcast.
Which major investors are buying Comcast stock?
CMCSA stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, FMR LLC, Bank of Montreal Can, Alliancebernstein L.P., BlackRock Inc., Findlay Park Partners LLP, Mackenzie Financial Corp and TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Comcast.
How do I buy shares of Comcast?
Shares of CMCSA can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Comcast's stock price today?
One share of CMCSA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.34.
How big of a company is Comcast?
Comcast has a market capitalization of $168.78 billion and generates $84.53 billion in revenue each year. The cable giant earns $22.71 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.06 on an earnings per share basis. Comcast employs 164,000 workers across the globe.
What is Comcast's official website?
How can I contact Comcast?
Comcast's mailing address is One Comcast Center, Philadelphia PA, 19103. The cable giant can be reached via phone at 215-286-1700.
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