Comcast (CMCSA) Stock Forecast & Price Target $22.27 +0.70 (+3.25%) Closing price 10/29/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$22.68 +0.41 (+1.82%) As of 04:30 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest Comcast - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 30 Analyst RatingsSell6Hold13Buy11 Based on 30 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Comcast in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 30 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for CMCSA. Consensus Price Target $30.3736.37% Upside According to the 30 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Comcast, the average price target is $30.37. The highest price target for CMCSA is $44.00, while the lowest price target for CMCSA is $18.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 36.37% from the current price of $22.27. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Get the Latest News and Ratings for CMCSA and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Comcast and its competitors. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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CMCSA Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/30/25 to 10/30/261 Month Ago9/30/25 to 9/30/263 Months Ago8/1/25 to 8/1/261 Year Ago10/30/24 to 10/30/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy11 Buy rating(s)11 Buy rating(s)11 Buy rating(s)12 Buy rating(s)Hold13 Hold rating(s)12 Hold rating(s)13 Hold rating(s)14 Hold rating(s)Sell6 Sell rating(s)5 Sell rating(s)4 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$30.37$31.06$32.96$39.83Forecasted Upside36.37% Upside42.73% Upside37.57% Upside45.80% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold CMCSA Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History CMCSA Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Comcast Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeComcastCommunication Services CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.17 2.08 2.52Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside36.37% Upside59.16% Upside15.05% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent CMCSA NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action 10/30/2024 - 10/30/2026 Report Date Report Date From Report Date To 1M3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails10/26/2026Freedom BrokerNot RatedLyaysyan SedovaNot RatedLower TargetHold$29.00 ➝ $25.00+13.50%10/23/2026 Weiss Ratings2 of 5 stars DowngradeSell (D+) ➝ Sell (D)10/23/2026 TD Cowen3 of 5 starsGregory WilliamsNot RatedLower TargetBuy$39.00 ➝ $36.00+57.62%10/22/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsMichael NgSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsReiterated RatingNeutral$23.00+0.70%10/19/2026 Rosenblatt SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsBarton CrockettSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsReiterated RatingBuy$31.00+41.55%10/16/2026 Zacks ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell10/13/2026 Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsLaurent YoonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsReiterated RatingMarket Perform$23.00+11.22%10/2/2026 Raymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Reiterated RatingMarket Perform10/2/2026 ScotiabankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsMaher YaghiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsLower TargetSector Perform$29.00 ➝ $27.50+27.53%9/29/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsKannan VenkateshwarSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsSet TargetEqual Weight$26.00 ➝ $24.00+10.14% Get the Latest News and Ratings for CMCSA and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Comcast and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 9/25/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to 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This page was last refreshed on Friday at 04:44 AM ET. Should I Buy Comcast Stock? CMCSA Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Comcast pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Comcast Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Comcast Co.: Comcast Co. offers a highly attractive dividend yield of 5.82%, which is significantly higher than the broader market average, providing a substantial income stream for investors. The company maintains a sustainable payout ratio of 41.77%, meaning it retains a majority of its earnings to fund operations and growth while still distributing a generous portion to shareholders, making it a compelling choice for income-focused portfolios. The stock is currently trading at $22.27, which is well below the average analyst price target of $30.81. This significant discount suggests that the market may be overreacting to short-term challenges, presenting a potential value opportunity for investors who believe the company's long-term fundamentals are stronger than the current price implies. Comcast Co. recently reported Q3 2026 earnings that beat analyst expectations, with actual EPS of $1.07 compared to a consensus estimate of $0.99. This beat, combined with a net margin of 9.20% and a return on equity of 14.64%, demonstrates the company's ability to generate strong profitability and outperform market expectations even in a challenging environment. The company is actively expanding its network infrastructure, such as bringing fiber-powered internet to Barrington, New Hampshire, and high-speed internet to nearly 7,000 locations in Tulare County, California. These expansions, often supported by federal funding, position Comcast Co. to capture new revenue streams and solidify its market position in the growing demand for high-speed connectivity. Comcast Co. has a low beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the overall market. This lower volatility can provide a stabilizing effect in a diversified portfolio, making it an attractive option for investors seeking to reduce overall portfolio risk while still participating in the media and communications sector. Comcast Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Comcast Co. for these reasons: Comcast Co. is facing significant pressure in its core broadband business, with Q3 2026 revenue down 6.1% year-over-year. The company is shedding hundreds of thousands of cable customers each quarter, a trend that raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of its primary revenue source and its ability to maintain growth in a competitive market. The stock has experienced a significant decline, with a year-to-date return of -26.07% and a 1-year total shareholder return of -16.12%. This sustained downward trend reflects investor skepticism about the company's ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and technological shifts, which could continue to weigh on the stock price. Comcast Co. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, indicating a substantial level of leverage. While the company has a current ratio of 0.82, which is below 1, this suggests that it may face challenges in meeting its short-term obligations, potentially increasing financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment. The company's 50-day moving average of $23.55 and 200-day moving average of $26.15 are both above the current stock price of $22.27, indicating that the stock is trading below its key technical support levels. This bearish technical setup suggests that downward momentum may continue, and investors may face further losses if the stock fails to rebound. Comcast Co. is undergoing a corporate breakup, which introduces uncertainty and potential disruption to its business operations. The process of separating its media and connectivity businesses could lead to increased costs, management distraction, and potential loss of synergies, all of which could negatively impact the company's financial performance and shareholder value. CMCSA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Comcast's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 30 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Comcast is $30.37, with a high forecast of $44.00 and a low forecast of $18.00. Should I buy or sell Comcast stock right now? 30 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Comcast in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 13 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CMCSA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CMCSA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Comcast's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Comcast's stock has a predicted upside of 36.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Comcast been downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Comcast's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover Comcast? Comcast has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Freedom Broker, KeyCorp, Moffett Nathanson, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Rosenblatt Securities, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Comcast more than its competitors? Analysts like Comcast more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating score for Comcast is 2.17 while the average consensus rating score for "communication services" companies is 2.08. Learn more on how CMCSA compares to other companies. 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