10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2016

COMCAST CORP Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2016

Filed April 27, 2016For Securities:CMCSACCZ

Summary

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) reported strong revenue growth of 5.3% to $18.79 billion for the first quarter of 2016, driven primarily by its Cable Communications segment and a significant contribution from the recently acquired Universal Studios Japan. Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation rose by 3.6% to $2.13 billion, translating to diluted EPS of $0.87, up from $0.81 in the prior year quarter. The company demonstrated robust operational performance, with its Cable Communications segment showing a 6.7% revenue increase, boosted by strong growth in high-speed Internet and business services. The NBCUniversal segments also saw growth, particularly the Theme Parks segment which benefited from the Universal Studios Japan acquisition. Despite increased operating costs, the company managed to improve its operating income by 5.1%. Comcast also continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividend payments.

Financial Highlights

52 data points
Beta

Revenue

$18.79B

Net Income

$2.13B

11.4% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.43

Total Assets

$170.60B

Cash & Equivalents

$5.63B

Free Cash Flow

$3.51B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$18.79B
Operating Expenses$14.70B
Operating Income$4.09B
Interest Expense$703.00M
Net Income$2.13B
EPS (Basic)$0.44
EPS (Diluted)$0.43
Shares Outstanding (Basic)4.87B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)4.92B

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenue increased by 5.3% to $18.79 billion compared to the first quarter of 2015.
  • 2Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation increased by 3.6% to $2.13 billion.
  • 3Diluted earnings per share (EPS) grew to $0.87 from $0.81 in the prior year period.
  • 4Cable Communications segment revenue grew by 6.7%, driven by strong performance in High-Speed Internet and Business Services.
  • 5Theme Parks segment revenue saw a substantial increase of 57.5% on an actual basis, largely due to the acquisition of Universal Studios Japan.
  • 6The company repurchased approximately $1.25 billion of its Class A common stock in the first quarter of 2016.
  • 7Comcast increased its quarterly dividend by 10.0% to $0.275 per share.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary drivers of revenue growth were the Cable Communications segment, which saw increased demand for high-speed internet and business services, and the NBCUniversal segments, particularly the Theme Parks segment which benefited significantly from the acquisition of Universal Studios Japan in late 2015.

The acquisition of a 51% interest in Universal Studios Japan in November 2015 had a substantial positive impact, particularly on the Theme Parks segment's revenue, which grew by 57.5% on an actual basis. It also contributed to overall consolidated revenue growth.

Comcast continues to return capital to shareholders through a combination of share repurchases and dividend payments. In the first quarter of 2016, the company repurchased approximately $1.25 billion of its stock and increased its quarterly dividend by 10%.

Comcast faces several risks, including intense competition across all its business lines, changing consumer behavior driven by new content viewing methods, potential declines in advertiser spending, the need to keep pace with technological developments, and increasing programming expenses for its video services. Regulatory changes and international business risks are also noted.