10-KPeriod: FY2015

COMCAST CORP Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2015

Filed February 5, 2016For Securities:CMCSACCZ

Summary

Comcast Corporation reported robust performance in its 2015 10-K filing, demonstrating significant revenue growth driven by its Cable Communications and NBCUniversal segments. The Cable Communications segment saw increased revenue from high-speed Internet and business services, despite a slight decline in video customers, highlighting a strategic shift towards higher-margin services. NBCUniversal's performance was notably strong, particularly in its Filmed Entertainment segment, boosted by blockbuster movie releases, and its Theme Parks segment, which benefited from new attractions and international expansion. Overall, the company maintained strong operating income and continued to invest heavily in technology and infrastructure to enhance customer experience and support future growth. Despite facing competitive pressures and evolving consumer behaviors, Comcast's diversified business model and strategic investments position it favorably for continued success in the media and technology landscape.

Financial Highlights

52 data points
Beta

Revenue

$74.51B

Net Income

$8.16B

11.0% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$1.62

Total Assets

$166.57B

Cash & Equivalents

$2.29B

Free Cash Flow

$10.99B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$74.51B
Operating Expenses$58.51B
Operating Income$16.00B
Interest Expense$2.70B
Net Income$8.16B
EPS (Basic)$1.64
EPS (Diluted)$1.62
Shares Outstanding (Basic)4.97B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)5.04B

Key Highlights

  • 1Consolidated revenue increased by 8.3% to $74.5 billion in 2015, with notable growth in both Cable Communications and NBCUniversal segments.
  • 2Cable Communications segment revenue grew by 6.2% to $46.9 billion, driven by a 10.2% increase in high-speed Internet revenue and a 20.0% increase in business services revenue.
  • 3NBCUniversal segment revenue surged by 11.9% to $28.5 billion, with Filmed Entertainment revenue up 45.5% due to successful film releases like 'Furious 7' and 'Jurassic World'.
  • 4Theme Parks segment revenue increased by 27.3%, indicating strong performance and growth in entertainment destinations.
  • 5The company continued substantial capital expenditures, investing $7 billion in its Cable Communications segment for technology deployment (X1 platform, Cloud DVR, wireless gateways) and network upgrades.
  • 6NBCUniversal acquired a 51% interest in Universal Studios Japan for $1.5 billion, signaling international expansion efforts.
  • 7Comcast returned significant capital to shareholders through dividends ($2.4 billion) and share repurchases ($6.75 billion) in 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

Comcast's revenue growth in 2015 was primarily driven by its Cable Communications segment, particularly from increases in high-speed Internet and business services. NBCUniversal also contributed significantly, with its Filmed Entertainment and Theme Parks segments showing substantial revenue increases.

While Comcast's video revenue increased slightly in 2015 due to rate adjustments and customers opting for higher-tier services, the number of residential video customers saw a slight decrease. This trend was attributed to competitive pressures and changes in consumer viewing habits.

Comcast continued to invest heavily in its Cable Communications segment, with capital expenditures of $7 billion. Key investments included the accelerated deployment of its IP and cloud-enabled video platform (X1), Cloud DVR technology, wireless gateways for its high-speed Internet service, and improvements to network infrastructure to increase capacity.

In November 2015, NBCUniversal acquired a 51% interest in Universal Studios Japan for $1.5 billion. This acquisition contributed $169 million in revenue and $18 million to net income for the year 2015 and represents a strategic move for international expansion in the theme park business.