Summary
Comcast Corporation reported a slight decrease in revenue for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year, with consolidated revenue down 2.7% to $31.2 billion. This decline was primarily driven by a downturn in the Content & Experiences segment, partially offset by growth in the Connectivity & Platforms business. For the first nine months of 2025, revenue remained relatively flat, down 0.5% to $91.4 billion. Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation for the quarter was $3.33 billion, a decrease from $3.63 billion in the prior year, resulting in diluted EPS of $0.90. However, the nine-month period saw a significant increase in net income attributable to Comcast Corporation, up 56.2% to $17.83 billion, largely influenced by a substantial gain from the sale of its interest in Hulu. Cash flow from operations remained robust, providing $24.8 billion for the nine-month period, up from $19.6 billion in the prior year. The company continued its capital allocation strategy through significant share repurchases totaling $5.3 billion for the nine months and a dividend increase in January 2025. A notable event was the acquisition of Nitel in April 2025 for $1.3 billion, aimed at enhancing enterprise customer solutions. Additionally, Comcast announced its intention to spin off certain cable television networks and digital platforms into a new entity, Versant Media Group, Inc., targeting completion in early 2026.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $31.20B |
| Operating Expenses | $25.66B |
| Operating Income | $5.53B |
| Net Income | $3.33B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.91 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.90 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 3.68B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 3.69B |
Key Highlights
- 1Third-quarter revenue decreased by 2.7% to $31.2 billion, primarily due to softness in the Content & Experiences segment, while the Connectivity & Platforms segment showed resilience.
- 2Nine-month revenue was largely flat, down 0.5% to $91.4 billion, indicating stable overall business performance year-to-date.
- 3Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation for the nine months surged by 56.2% to $17.83 billion, significantly boosted by a $9.4 billion gain from the sale of its Hulu interest.
- 4Operating cash flow strengthened considerably, reaching $24.8 billion for the nine-month period, up from $19.6 billion in the prior year.
- 5The company returned substantial capital to shareholders, with $5.3 billion in share repurchases and a 6.5% dividend increase announced in January 2025.
- 6Acquisition of Nitel for $1.3 billion in April 2025 strengthens the Business Services Connectivity segment.
- 7Comcast is pursuing a strategic separation of certain media assets into a new publicly traded company, Versant Media Group, Inc., expected in early 2026.