Comcast (CMCSA) Stock Forecast & Price Target $25.20 +0.12 (+0.48%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$25.23 +0.03 (+0.12%) As of 05/22/2026 07:58 PM 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 ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Comcast - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 26 Analyst RatingsSell2Hold15Buy9 Based on 26 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 26 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 15 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for CMCSA. Consensus Price Target $34.7938.05% Upside According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Comcast, the average price target is $34.79. The highest price target for CMCSA is $53.00, while the lowest price target for CMCSA is $23.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.05% from the current price of $25.20. 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. 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CMCSA Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/23/25 to 5/23/261 Month Ago4/23/25 to 4/23/263 Months Ago2/22/25 to 2/22/261 Year Ago5/23/24 to 5/23/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy9 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)12 Buy rating(s)Hold15 Hold rating(s)16 Hold rating(s)16 Hold rating(s)10 Hold rating(s)Sell2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)3 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$34.79$34.81$34.90$41.58Forecasted Upside38.05% Upside10.03% Upside11.36% Upside20.46% 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 CompetitionTypeComcastConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.27 2.08 2.52Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside38.27% Upside71.81% Upside15.01% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent CMCSA NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings 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 Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/13/2026 New Street Research5 of 5 stars Lower TargetBuy$36.00 ➝ $31.00+24.03%4/24/2026 Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft2 of 5 stars DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$34.00+7.46%4/24/2026 Citigroup4 of 5 starsMichael Rollins3 of 5 starsBoost TargetBuy$33.00 ➝ $35.50+18.81%4/24/2026 ScotiabankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMaher YaghiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetSector Perform$34.00 ➝ $36.00+20.48%4/24/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight$31.00 ➝ $33.00+10.44%4/24/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetSector Perform$31.00 ➝ $32.00+7.10%4/24/2026 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform$35.00 ➝ $36.00+20.48%4/23/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingNeutral$29.00-8.34%4/23/2026 KeyCorpSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingSector Weight4/8/2026 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingHold (C-) 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. 4/8/2026 BNP Paribas ExaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetUnderperform$26.00 ➝ $25.00-10.00%3/31/2026 Zacks ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold1/30/2026 Pivotal ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold1/30/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJohn HodulikSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$36.00 ➝ $32.00+7.56%1/30/2026 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingGregory WilliamsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$40.00 ➝ $39.00+33.38%1/30/2026 Rosenblatt SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBarton CrockettSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingNeutral$30.00+2.60%1/15/2026 Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLaurent YoonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetMarket Perform$34.00 ➝ $32.00+12.87%1/13/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKannan VenkateshwarSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet TargetEqual Weight$30.00 ➝ $28.00-3.65%1/12/2026 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJessica ReifSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$31.00 ➝ $37.00+30.42%1/6/2026 Arete ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAndrew BealeSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$23.00-18.24%1/5/2026 BenchmarkSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMatthew HarriganSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$46.00 ➝ $44.00+56.42%11/18/2025 Daiwa Securities GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetOutperform$38.00 ➝ $30.00+10.21%11/13/2025 Moffett NathansonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy$58.00 ➝ $53.00+90.03%11/4/2025 OppenheimerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingTimothy HoranSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$38.00+40.85%10/31/2025 Williams TradingSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingGregory WilliamsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$40.00+48.04%10/31/2025 Loop CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy$43.00 ➝ $40.00+43.73%10/31/2025 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSebastiano PettiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$38.00 ➝ $33.00+20.79%6/20/2025 Rothschild & Co RedburnSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$44.00 ➝ $35.00+1.36%5/6/2025 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJoseph BonnerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold4/25/2025 Bernstein BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetMarket Perform$38.00 ➝ $37.00+9.14%4/14/2025 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSteven CahallSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$37.00 ➝ $31.00-8.07%1/31/2025 Macquarie InfrastructureSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingTim NollenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$42.00 ➝ $36.00+6.90%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Saturday at 01:11 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 Wednesday, May 20, 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.: The current stock price is around $34.94, which reflects a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating potential stability in the market. Comcast Co. is well-positioned in the evolving cable industry, with increasing demand for high-speed internet and media consumption, which could drive future growth. The company is actively expanding rural broadband access in Florida and Indiana, enhancing its core connectivity business and supporting long-term subscriber growth. Recent positive sentiment from analysts highlights Comcast Co. as a strong contender in a challenging market, suggesting potential for recovery and growth. Comcast Co. has a diversified portfolio, including its NBCUniversal segment, which develops and distributes content across various platforms, providing multiple revenue streams. Comcast Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Comcast Co. for these reasons: Investor sentiment has been negatively impacted by a recent $117.5 million data-breach settlement, raising concerns about cybersecurity and legal liabilities. Comcast Co. recently reached a new 12-month low following an analyst downgrade, indicating ongoing concerns about growth and competitive pressures in the market. The company faces challenges from cord-cutting trends, which could affect its traditional cable business and overall revenue. Increased competition in the broadband market may pressure Comcast Co.'s margins, potentially impacting profitability. Insider selling, including a significant transaction by the CEO, may raise concerns about confidence in the company's future performance. CMCSA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Comcast's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Comcast is $34.79, with a high forecast of $53.00 and a low forecast of $23.00. Should I buy or sell Comcast stock right now? 26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Comcast in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 15 hold ratings and 9 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 38.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Comcast been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Comcast's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Comcast? Comcast has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, New Street Research, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, The Goldman Sachs 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 "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Comcast is 2.27 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.08. Learn more on how CMCSA compares to other companies. 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