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Comcast Stock Is Plunging. Here's What's Overshadowing the Earnings Beat.


Published on 2025-01-30 14:04:30 - MSN
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  • The cable and entertainment company reported a strong fourth quarter, but investors seemed focused on a drop in broadband customers.

Comcast's stock experienced a significant drop despite reporting better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter. The company reported earnings of 1.04 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents, and revenues of $30.06 billion, which also beat expectations. However, the positive earnings were overshadowed by concerns about the future of the traditional cable TV business, as highlighted by CEO Brian Roberts during the earnings call. He noted a decline in broadband subscribers and a shift in consumer behavior towards streaming services, which are impacting Comcast's traditional revenue streams. Additionally, the company's Peacock streaming service, while growing, is not yet profitable, adding to investor concerns about the sustainability and profitability of Comcast's business model in the evolving media landscape.

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