Comcast 10-Q 2026-03-31

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026

Or

☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

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Commission File NumberExact Name of Registrant; State of Incorporation; Address and Telephone Number of Principal Executive OfficesI.R.S. Employer Identification No.
001-32871COMCAST CORPORATION27-0000798

Pennsylvania

One Comcast Center

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2838

(215) 286-1700

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par valueCMCSAThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
0.000% Notes due 2026CMCS26The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
0.250% Notes due 2027CMCS27The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
1.500% Notes due 2029CMCS29The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
0.250% Notes due 2029CMCS29AThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
0.750% Notes due 2032CMCS32The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
3.250% Notes due 2032CMCS32AThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
1.875% Notes due 2036CMCS36The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
3.550% Notes due 2036CMCS36AThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
1.250% Notes due 2040CMCS40The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
5.250% Notes due 2040CMCS40AThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
5.50% Notes due 2029CCGBP29New York Stock Exchange
2.0% Exchangeable Subordinated Debentures due 2029CCZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer☒Accelerated filer☐Non-accelerated filer☐Smaller reporting company☐Emerging growth company☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

As of April 15, 2026, there were 3,562,784,182 shares of Comcast Corporation Class A common stock and 9,444,375 shares of Class B common stock outstanding.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)6
Note 1: Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements6
Note 2: Segment Information7
Note 3: Revenue9
Note 4: Programming and Production Costs10
Note 5: Debt10
Note 6: Significant Transactions10
Note 7: Investments and Variable Interest Entities11
Note 8: Goodwill and Intangible Assets12
Note 9: Equity and Share-Based Compensation13
Note 10: Supplemental Financial Information13
Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies14
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations15
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk31
Item 4.Controls and Procedures31
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings32
Item 1A.Risk Factors32
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds32
Item 6.Exhibits32
SIGNATURES33

Explanatory Note

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q modifies and supersedes documents filed before it. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) allows us to “incorporate by reference” information that we file with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you directly to those documents. Information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, information that we file with the SEC in the future will automatically update and supersede information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Unless indicated otherwise, throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we refer to Comcast and its consolidated subsidiaries as “Comcast,” “we,” “us” and “our.”

Numerical information in this report is presented on a rounded basis using actual amounts. Minor differences in totals and percentage calculations may exist due to rounding.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts or statements of current conditions, but instead represent only our beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. These may include estimates, projections and statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, which are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “potential,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “commit,” “plan,” “goal,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “continue,” “will likely result” and similar expressions. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors, including the risks and uncertainties we describe in the “Risk Factors” sections of our Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other reports we file with the SEC.

Any of these factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, which could adversely affect our businesses, results of operations or financial condition. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

Our businesses may be affected by, among other things, the following:

  • our businesses operate in highly competitive and dynamic industries, and our businesses and results of operations could be adversely affected if we do not compete effectively

  • changes in consumer behavior continue to adversely affect our businesses and challenge existing business models

  • a decline in advertisers’ expenditures or changes in advertising markets could negatively impact our businesses

  • our success depends on consumer acceptance of our content, and our businesses may be adversely affected if our content fails to achieve sufficient consumer acceptance

  • programming expenses for our video services are increasing on a per subscriber basis, which could adversely affect our video businesses

  • the loss of programming distribution agreements, or the renewal of these agreements on less favorable terms, could adversely affect our businesses

  • our businesses depend on using and protecting certain intellectual property rights and on not infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of others

  • we may be unable to obtain necessary hardware, software and operational support

  • our businesses depend on keeping pace with technological developments

  • a cyber attack, information or security breach, or technology disruption or failure may negatively impact our ability to conduct our business or result in the misuse of confidential information, all of which could adversely affect our business, reputation or results of operations

  • weak economic conditions may have a negative impact on our businesses

  • acquisitions and other strategic initiatives present many risks, and we may not realize the financial and strategic goals that we had contemplated

  • we face risks relating to doing business internationally that could adversely affect our businesses

  • natural disasters, severe weather and other uncontrollable events could adversely affect our business, reputation and results of operations

  • the loss of key management personnel or popular on-air and creative talent could have an adverse effect on our businesses

  • labor disputes, whether involving employees or sports organizations, may disrupt our operations and adversely affect our businesses

  • if the Separation does not qualify as non-taxable, we and/or holders of our common stock could be subject to significant tax liability

  • we are subject to regulation by federal, state, local and foreign authorities, which impose additional costs and restrictions on our businesses

  • unfavorable litigation or governmental investigation results could require us to pay significant amounts or lead to onerous operating procedures

  • our Class B common stock has substantial voting rights and separate approval rights over several potentially material transactions, and our Chairman and Co-CEO has considerable influence over our company through his beneficial ownership of our Class B common stock

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions, except per share data)20262025
Revenue$31,457$29,887
Costs and Expenses:
Programming and production10,8848,415
Marketing and promotion2,1642,071
Other operating and administrative10,4089,893
Depreciation2,3332,231
Amortization1,5331,618
Total costs and expenses27,32124,228
Operating income4,1355,658
Interest expense(1,094)(1,050)
Investment and other income (loss), net(309)(116)
Income before income taxes2,7334,492
Income tax expense(706)(1,196)
Net income2,0273,296
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(147)(79)
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation$2,174$3,375
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$0.60$0.90
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$0.60$0.89

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)20262025
Net income$2,027$3,296
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit:
Currency translation adjustments, net of deferred taxes of $(31) and $74(405)948
Cash flow hedges:
Deferred gains (losses), net of deferred taxes of $(2) and $114(20)
Realized (gains) losses reclassified to net income, net of deferred taxes of $(2) and $57(20)
Employee benefit obligations and other, net of deferred taxes of $6 and $18(7)(56)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(389)851
Comprehensive income1,6384,147
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(147)(79)
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests24
Comprehensive income attributable to Comcast Corporation$1,783$4,222

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)20262025
Operating Activities
Net income$2,027$3,296
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization3,8653,849
Share-based compensation427382
Noncash interest expense (income), net134130
Net (gain) loss on investment activity and other263231
Deferred income taxes730(43)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
Current and noncurrent receivables, net(1,376)935
Film and television costs, net375(123)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors1,119(35)
Other operating assets and liabilities(673)(327)
Net cash provided by operating activities6,8918,294
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures(2,351)(2,252)
Cash paid for intangible assets(639)(622)
Construction of Universal Beijing Resort—(2)
Proceeds from sales of businesses and investments3243
Purchases of investments(237)(145)
Other27619
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(2,919)(2,958)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings1,990—
Repurchases and repayments of debt(3,182)(636)
Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans(1,502)(2,240)
Dividends paid(1,248)(1,224)
Cash tr

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes (“Notes”) included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Overview

We are a global media and technology company with two primary businesses: Connectivity & Platforms and Content & Experiences. We present the operations of (1) our Connectivity & Platforms business in two segments: Residential Connectivity & Platforms and Business Services Connectivity; and (2) our Content & Experiences business in three segments: Media, Studios and Theme Parks. Refer to Note 2 for information on our segments, including a description of the segment composition change implemented in the first quarter of 2026. All amounts are presented under the updated segment structure.

The Separation of Versant occurred on January 2, 2026. The results of Versant are included in our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and are excluded from our segment operating results (see Note 2).

Consolidated Operating Results

Three Months Ended March 31,Change
(in millions, except per share data)20262025%
Revenue$31,457$29,8875.3%
Costs and Expenses:
Programming and production10,8848,41529.3
Marketing and promotion2,1642,0714.5
Other operating and administrative10,4089,8935.2
Depreciation2,3332,2314.6
Amortization1,5331,618(5.3)
Total costs and expenses27,32124,22812.8
Operating income4,1355,658(26.9)
Interest expense(1,094)(1,050)4.2
Investment and other income (loss), net(309)(116)(165.8)
Income before income taxes2,7334,492(39.2)
Income tax expense(706)(1,196)(41.0)
Net income2,0273,296(38.5)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(147)(79)86.6
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation$2,174$3,375(35.6)%
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$0.60$0.90(32.5)%
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$0.60$0.89(32.6)%
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – basic3,5973,768(4.5)%
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – diluted3,6173,784(4.4)%
Adjusted EBITDA(a)$7,929$9,532(16.8)%

(a)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section on page 25 for additional information, including our definition and our use of Adjusted EBITDA, and for a reconciliation from net income attributable to Comcast Corporation to Adjusted EBITDA.

Consolidated revenue increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 primarily due to increases in the Content & Experiences business and in Corporate and Other, partially offset by a decrease due to the Separation in 2026 and a decrease in the Connectivity & Platforms business. Consolidated revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 includes the results of Versant. Revenue for our segments and other businesses is discussed separately below under the heading “Segment Operating Results.”

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Consolidated costs and expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization expense, increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 primarily due to increases in the Content & Experiences business, in Corporate and Other and in the Connectivity and Platforms business, partially offset by a decrease due to the Separation in 2026. Consolidated costs and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 includes the results of Versant.

Costs and expenses for our segments and our corporate operations and other businesses are discussed separately below under the heading “Segment Operating Results.”

Consolidated depreciation and amortization expense remained consistent with the prior year period for the three months ended March 31, 2026 primarily driven by increased depreciation due to the opening of Epic Universe in May 2025 and impairments of certain long-lived assets in the current year period, partially offset by lower amortization of customer relationships and other agreements and rights due to the Separation.

Amortization expense from acquisition-related intangible assets totaled $528 million and $789 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Amounts primarily relate to intangible assets, including customer relationships and other agreements and rights, recorded in connection with the Sky transaction in 2018 and the NBCUniversal transaction in 2011.

Consolidated interest expense increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 primarily due to decreases in capitalized interest driven by the opening of Epic Universe.

Consolidated investment and other income (loss), net decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)20262025
Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net$(391)$(194)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net(5)(24)
Other income (loss), net87

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We have evaluated the information required under this item that was disclosed in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and there have been no material changes to this information.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusions regarding disclosure controls and procedures

Our principal executive and principal financial officers, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report, have concluded that, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Note 11 included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of legal proceedings.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2: UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The table below summarizes Comcast’s common stock repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced AuthorizationTotal Dollar Amount Purchased Under the Publicly Announced AuthorizationMaximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Publicly Announced Authorization(a)
January 1-31, 202613,290,646$28.5913,290,646$380,016,602$8,486,251,152
February 1-28, 202612,149,783$31.2812,149,783$380,000,287$8,106,250,866
March 1-31, 202616,672,330$29.9616,672,330$499,581,496$7,606,669,370
Total42,112,759$29.9142,112,759$1,259,598,384$7,606,669,370

(a)In January of 2025, our Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase authorization of $15 billion, which has no expiration date. We expect to repurchase additional shares of our Class A common stock under this authorization, in the open market or in private transactions, subject to market and other conditions.

Item 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.Description
31Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101The following financial statements from Comcast Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2026, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the iXBRL document).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

COMCAST CORPORATION
By:/s/ DANIEL C. MURDOCK
Daniel C. Murdock Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: April 23, 2026