CMCSV
CMCSV
Comcast Corporation Class A Common Stock Ex-Distribution When IssuedIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $31.2B ▲ | $12.99B ▲ | $3.33B ▼ | 10.68% ▼ | $0.91 ▼ | $9.61B ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $30.31B ▲ | $12.59B ▲ | $11.12B ▲ | 36.69% ▲ | $2.99 ▲ | $19.91B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $29.89B ▼ | $11.96B ▼ | $3.38B ▼ | 11.29% ▼ | $0.9 ▼ | $9.39B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $31.91B ▼ | $13.06B ▲ | $4.78B ▲ | 14.97% ▲ | $1.25 ▲ | $8.47B ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $32.07B | $12.12B | $3.63B | 11.32% | $0.94 | $9.73B |
What's going well?
The company continues to grow revenue steadily and maintains a high gross margin. Core operations remain profitable, and costs are being kept in check relative to sales.
What's concerning?
Net income and earnings per share dropped sharply, mainly due to a big swing in 'other' income/expense. Margins are under pressure, and profit growth is lagging revenue growth.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $9.35B ▼ | $273B ▼ | $175.36B ▼ | $97.08B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $9.71B ▲ | $273.85B ▲ | $176.39B ▼ | $96.85B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $8.62B ▲ | $267.77B ▲ | $180.47B ▲ | $86.64B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $7.34B ▼ | $266.21B ▼ | $179.94B ▼ | $85.56B ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $8.81B | $269.87B | $183.33B | $85.77B |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has a massive asset base, strong equity, and a long track record of profits. Debt is mostly long-term and being paid down, and there are no red flags in hidden liabilities.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Liquidity is tight, with less than $1 in current assets for every $1 due soon. Over half of assets are intangible, which could be written down if acquisitions disappoint.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $3.33B ▼ | $8.69B ▲ | $-3.82B ▲ | $-5.24B ▼ | $-362M ▼ | $5.62B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $11.12B ▲ | $7.82B ▼ | $-4.95B ▼ | $-1.81B ▲ | $1.09B ▼ | $5.14B ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $3.38B ▼ | $8.29B ▲ | $-2.96B ▲ | $-4.08B ▲ | $1.27B ▲ | $6.04B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $4.78B ▲ | $8.08B ▲ | $-5.11B ▼ | $-4.42B ▼ | $-1.49B ▼ | $4.17B ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $3.63B | $7.02B | $-3.68B | $-642M | $2.75B | $4.11B |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company produces more cash than it reports in profits, with $8.7 billion in operating cash flow and $5.6 billion in free cash flow. It easily covers dividends and buybacks, is paying down debt, and maintains a large cash balance.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Net income fell sharply this quarter, and the cash balance dipped slightly. If profit stays low, it could eventually affect cash generation. The company also increased capital spending.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Comcast Corporation Class A Common Stock Ex-Distribution When Issued's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
CMCSV, representing Comcast’s underlying business, shows a combination of steady revenue growth, strong and resilient margins, and very robust cash generation. The company benefits from a diversified model that spans broadband, video, streaming, media, and theme parks, creating multiple revenue streams and cross-selling opportunities. Its extensive network infrastructure and rich content portfolio, backed by strong brands and large scale, provide significant competitive advantages. Consistent operating cash flows support high levels of investment while still funding dividends and share repurchases, underpinning a stable financial and strategic footing.
Key risks cluster around leverage, liquidity, and industry disruption. The balance sheet carries substantial debt, leading to high interest costs and less flexibility if conditions deteriorate. Short-term liquidity ratios remain below conservative levels, leaving the company reliant on continued strong cash flows and functioning capital markets. Structurally, the business faces ongoing pressure from cord-cutting, intense competition in streaming, and new broadband technologies from rivals. Heavy capital requirements for network upgrades and theme parks add execution and timing risk, and volatility in non-operating items can make reported earnings less predictable.
The overall trajectory appears cautiously favorable but not without challenges. Core operations are stable and profitable, with incremental revenue growth and strong cash generation likely to continue as long as broadband remains a must-have utility and the content and parks businesses stay relevant. Investments in the 10G network, streaming, smart home, and new theme parks could support future growth and reinforce the company’s competitive position. At the same time, the combination of high leverage, tight liquidity, and a rapidly evolving industry suggests that careful capital allocation and disciplined execution will be critical to sustaining this positive direction over the medium to long term.
About Comcast Corporation Class A Common Stock Ex-Distribution When Issued
http://corporate.comcast.comComcast Corp. engages in the provision of video, Internet, and phone services. It operates through the following segments: Residential Connectivity and Platforms, Business Services Connectivity, Media, Studios, and Theme Parks.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $31.2B ▲ | $12.99B ▲ | $3.33B ▼ | 10.68% ▼ | $0.91 ▼ | $9.61B ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $30.31B ▲ | $12.59B ▲ | $11.12B ▲ | 36.69% ▲ | $2.99 ▲ | $19.91B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $29.89B ▼ | $11.96B ▼ | $3.38B ▼ | 11.29% ▼ | $0.9 ▼ | $9.39B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $31.91B ▼ | $13.06B ▲ | $4.78B ▲ | 14.97% ▲ | $1.25 ▲ | $8.47B ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $32.07B | $12.12B | $3.63B | 11.32% | $0.94 | $9.73B |
What's going well?
The company continues to grow revenue steadily and maintains a high gross margin. Core operations remain profitable, and costs are being kept in check relative to sales.
What's concerning?
Net income and earnings per share dropped sharply, mainly due to a big swing in 'other' income/expense. Margins are under pressure, and profit growth is lagging revenue growth.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $9.35B ▼ | $273B ▼ | $175.36B ▼ | $97.08B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $9.71B ▲ | $273.85B ▲ | $176.39B ▼ | $96.85B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $8.62B ▲ | $267.77B ▲ | $180.47B ▲ | $86.64B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $7.34B ▼ | $266.21B ▼ | $179.94B ▼ | $85.56B ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $8.81B | $269.87B | $183.33B | $85.77B |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has a massive asset base, strong equity, and a long track record of profits. Debt is mostly long-term and being paid down, and there are no red flags in hidden liabilities.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Liquidity is tight, with less than $1 in current assets for every $1 due soon. Over half of assets are intangible, which could be written down if acquisitions disappoint.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $3.33B ▼ | $8.69B ▲ | $-3.82B ▲ | $-5.24B ▼ | $-362M ▼ | $5.62B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $11.12B ▲ | $7.82B ▼ | $-4.95B ▼ | $-1.81B ▲ | $1.09B ▼ | $5.14B ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $3.38B ▼ | $8.29B ▲ | $-2.96B ▲ | $-4.08B ▲ | $1.27B ▲ | $6.04B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $4.78B ▲ | $8.08B ▲ | $-5.11B ▼ | $-4.42B ▼ | $-1.49B ▼ | $4.17B ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $3.63B | $7.02B | $-3.68B | $-642M | $2.75B | $4.11B |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company produces more cash than it reports in profits, with $8.7 billion in operating cash flow and $5.6 billion in free cash flow. It easily covers dividends and buybacks, is paying down debt, and maintains a large cash balance.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Net income fell sharply this quarter, and the cash balance dipped slightly. If profit stays low, it could eventually affect cash generation. The company also increased capital spending.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Comcast Corporation Class A Common Stock Ex-Distribution When Issued's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
CMCSV, representing Comcast’s underlying business, shows a combination of steady revenue growth, strong and resilient margins, and very robust cash generation. The company benefits from a diversified model that spans broadband, video, streaming, media, and theme parks, creating multiple revenue streams and cross-selling opportunities. Its extensive network infrastructure and rich content portfolio, backed by strong brands and large scale, provide significant competitive advantages. Consistent operating cash flows support high levels of investment while still funding dividends and share repurchases, underpinning a stable financial and strategic footing.
Key risks cluster around leverage, liquidity, and industry disruption. The balance sheet carries substantial debt, leading to high interest costs and less flexibility if conditions deteriorate. Short-term liquidity ratios remain below conservative levels, leaving the company reliant on continued strong cash flows and functioning capital markets. Structurally, the business faces ongoing pressure from cord-cutting, intense competition in streaming, and new broadband technologies from rivals. Heavy capital requirements for network upgrades and theme parks add execution and timing risk, and volatility in non-operating items can make reported earnings less predictable.
The overall trajectory appears cautiously favorable but not without challenges. Core operations are stable and profitable, with incremental revenue growth and strong cash generation likely to continue as long as broadband remains a must-have utility and the content and parks businesses stay relevant. Investments in the 10G network, streaming, smart home, and new theme parks could support future growth and reinforce the company’s competitive position. At the same time, the combination of high leverage, tight liquidity, and a rapidly evolving industry suggests that careful capital allocation and disciplined execution will be critical to sustaining this positive direction over the medium to long term.

CEO
Brian L. Roberts

