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PHILADELPHIA - January 29, 2026… Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.
"2025 was a year of meaningful progress as we made decisive changes to position the company for long-term, sustainable growth," said co-CEOs Brian L. Roberts and Mike Cavanagh. "It was also our best year ever in wireless, with 1.5 million net line additions and more than 9 million total lines, clear evidence of the strength of our converged connectivity strategy. We launched the most significant broadband go-to-market shift in our history, simplifying how we sell to and serve customers, and we are seeing encouraging early results. Epic Universe is off to a terrific start, driving higher per-cap spending and attendance across Orlando; and Peacock delivered double-digit revenue growth, underscoring the momentum of its sports and entertainment lineup, including the debut of the NBA on NBC and Peacock. We also completed the spin of Versant Media, creating a more focused NBCUniversal centered on streaming, live sports, and premium content. Even as we invested behind these initiatives, we generated record levels of free cash flow and maintained a strong balance sheet, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital allocation as we remain focused on execution in 2026."
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| 4th Quarter | Full Year |
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| Consolidated Results | 2025 | 2024 | Change | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
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| Revenue | $32,310 | | $31,915 | | 1.2% | $123,707 | | $123,731 | | - % |
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| Net Income Attributable to Comcast | $2,168 | | $4,778 | | (54.6%) | $19,998 | | $16,192 | | 23.5% |
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| Adjusted Net Income | $3,062 | | $3,694 | | (17.1%) | $15,972 | | $16,937 | | (5.7%) |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $7,900 | | $8,807 | | (10.3%) | $37,384 | | $38,069 | | (1.8%) |
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| Earnings per Share | $0.60 | | $1.24 | | (52.0%) | $5.39 | | $4.14 | | 30.1% |
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| Adjusted Earnings per Share | $0.84 | | $0.96 | | (12.4%) | $4.31 | | $4.33 | | (0.6%) |
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| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $8,841 | | $8,080 | | 9.4% | $33,643 | | $27,673 | | 21.6% |
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| Free Cash Flow | $4,369 | | $3,260 | | 34.0% | $19,235 | | $12,543 | | 53.4% |
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For additional detail on segment revenue and expenses, customer metrics, capital expenditures, and free cash flow, please refer to the trending schedule on Comcast’s Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com.
4th Quarter and Full Year 2025 Highlights:
- Generated Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $7.9 Billion in the Fourth Quarter and $37.4 Billion for the Full Year; Adjusted EPS of $0.84 in the Fourth Quarter and $4.31 for the Full Year; and Free Cash Flow of $4.4 Billion in the Fourth Quarter and $19.2 Billion for the Full Year
- Returned $2.7 Billion to Shareholders in the Fourth Quarter Through $1.2 Billion in Dividend Payments and $1.5 Billion in Share Repurchases. Total Capital Returned for the Full Year Was $11.7 Billion, Including $6.8 Billion in Share Repurchases, Reducing Shares Outstanding by 5%
- At Connectivity & Platforms, Connectivity Revenue Increased 3.2% to $11.6 Billion in the Fourth Quarter and 4.2% to $46.0 Billion for the Full Year, Driven By Growth In Domestic Wireless, International Connectivity and Business Services Connectivity
- Domestic Wireless Delivered its Best Year Ever With 1.5 Million Net Line Additions, Reaching 9.3 Million Total Lines and Surpassing 15% Penetration of Domestic Residential Broadband Customers, Reflecting Strong Demand for Our Converged Broadband and Mobile Offers
- Advanced Our New National Go-to-Market Strategy, Including Simplified Internet Plans Featuring Everyday Pricing, Everything Included and a 5-Year Price Guarantee; Alongside New Wireless Offers, Including a Free Xfinity Unlimited Mobile Line for One Year and a Premium Unlimited Plan Offering Gigabit Speeds and Enhanced Features
- Launched the NBA Across NBC and Peacock With the Best Season Start for Any Network in 24 Years; Sunday Night Football Remained Primetime's #1 Show for the 15th Consecutive Year, Averaging 23.5 Million Viewers Across NBC and Peacock
- Peacock Paid Subscribers Increased 22% Year-over-Year to 44 Million; Revenue Grew 23% to $1.6 Billion in the Fourth Quarter and 10% to $5.4 Billion for the Full Year; and Adjusted EBITDA Losses Improved by Over $700 Million for the Full Year, Including the Impact of NBA Rights Beginning in the Fourth Quarter
- Wicked: For Good Premiered in November, With the Franchise Now Grossing $1.3 Billion Worldwide, Becoming the #1 Broadway-to-Feature Film Adaptation of All-Time
- Theme Parks Adjusted EBITDA Increased 24% in the Fourth Quarter, Surpassing $1.0 Billion in Quarterly EBITDA for the First Time, Fueled by the Opening of Epic Universe in May
- Completed the Tax-Free Separation of Versant Media Group on January 2, 2026, with Comcast Shareholders Receiving One Share of Versant for Every 25 Shares of Comcast
4th Quarter Consolidated Financial Results
Revenue increased 1.2% compared to the prior year period. Net Income Attributable to Comcast decreased 54.6%, reflecting an unfavorable comparison to the prior year period, which included a $1.9 billion income tax benefit due to an internal corporate reorganization. Adjusted Net Income decreased 17.1%. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 10.3%.
Earnings per Share (EPS) decreased 52.0% to $0.60. Adjusted EPS decreased 12.4% to $0.84.
Capital Expenditures decreased 4.2% to $3.7 billion. Connectivity & Platforms’ capital expenditures increased 9.8% to $2.9 billion, primarily reflecting higher spending on support capital, customer premise equipment and scalable infrastructure. On a full year basis, Connectivity & Platforms capital expenditures increased 5.3% to $8.7 billion. Content & Experiences' capital expenditures decreased 34.0% to $844 million, reflecting the opening of Epic Universe in May 2025.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $8.8 billion. Free Cash Flow was $4.4 billion, including a $2.0 billion cash tax benefit related to an internal corporate reorganization in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Dividends and Share Repurchases. Comcast paid dividends totaling $1.2 billion and repurchased 53.6 million of its shares for $1.5 billion, resulting in a total return of capital to shareholders of $2.7 billion.
Connectivity & Platforms
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| 4th Quarter | |
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Connectivity & Platforms Revenue | | | | |
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| Residential Connectivity & Platforms | $17,646 | $18,016 | (2.1%) | | (3.1%) | |
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| Business Services Connectivity | 2,590 | 2,448 | 5.8% | | 5.8% | |
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| Total Connectivity & Platforms Revenue | $20,237 | $20,464 | (1.1%) | | (2.0%) | |
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| Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA | | | | |
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| Residential Connectivity & Platforms | $6,099 | $6,479 | (5.9%) | | (6.1%) | |
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| Business Services Connectivity | 1,405 | 1,363 | 3.1% | | 3.1% | |
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| Total Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA | $7,503 | $7,842 | (4.3%) | | (4.5%) | |
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| Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA Margin | | | | |
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| Residential Connectivity & Platforms | 34.6% | | 36.0% | | (140) bps | (110) bps |
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| Business Services Connectivity | 54.2% | | 55.7% | | (150) bps | (150) bps |
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| Total Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 37.1% | | 38.3% | | (120) bps | (90) bps |
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Change percentages represent year/year growth rates. The changes in Adjusted EBITDA margins are presented as year/year basis point changes in the rounded Adjusted EBITDA margins.
Revenue for Connectivity & Platforms decreased compared to the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA decreased due to a decline in Residential Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by growth in Business Services Adjusted EBITDA. Residential Connectivity & Platforms revenue and Adjusted EBITDA reflect the investment in our new go-to-market strategy. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 37.1%.
| (in thousands) | | | Net Additions / (Losses) |
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| 4Q25 | 4Q24 | 2025 | 2024 |
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| Customer Relationships | | | | |
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| Domestic Residential Connectivity & Platforms Customer Relationships | 30,439 | 31,172 | (203) | | (151) | |
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| International Residential Connectivity & Platforms Customer Relationships | 17,624 | 17,811 | 22 | | 95 | |
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| Business Services Connectivity Customer Relationships | 2,702 | 2,626 | - | | (2) | |
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| Total Connectivity & Platforms Customer Relationships | 50,766 | 51,609 | (181) | | (58) | |
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| Domestic Broadband | | | | |
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| Residential Customers | 28,719 | 29,373 | (178) | | (131) | |
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| Business Customers | 2,536 | 2,469 | (3) | | (8) | |
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| Total Domestic Broadband Customers | 31,255 | 31,842 | (181) | | (139) | |
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| Total Domestic Wireless Lines | 9,305 | 7,826 | 364 | | 307 | |
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| Total Domestic Video Customers | 11,270 | 12,523 | (245) | | (311) | |
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Total Customer Relationships for Connectivity & Platforms decreased by 181,000 to 50.8 million, reflecting a decrease in domestic customer relationships, partially offset by an increase in international customer relationships. Total domestic broadband customer net losses were 181,000, total domestic wireless line net additions were 364,000 and total domestic video customer net losses were 245,000.
Residential Connectivity & Platforms
| ($ in millions) | | | | Constant Currency Change |
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| 4th Quarter | |
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | | | | |
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| Domestic Broadband | $6,316 | $6,384 | (1.1%) | | (1.1%) | |
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| Domestic Wireless | 1,403 | 1,189 | 18.0% | | 18.0% | |
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| International Connectivity | 1,337 | 1,263 | 5.8% | | 1.8% | |
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| Total Residential Connectivity | 9,055 | 8,836 | 2.5% | | 1.9% | |
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| Video | 6,356 | 6,736 | (5.6%) | | (7.1%) | |
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| Advertising | 1,033 | 1,158 | (10.8%) | | (12.3%) | |
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| Other | 1,203 | 1,286 | (6.5%) | | (7.4%) | |
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| Total Revenue | $17,646 | $18,016 | (2.1%) | | (3.1%) | |
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| Operating Expenses | | | | |
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| Programming | $3,950 | $4,125 | (4.3%) | | (5.8%) | |
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| Non-Programming | 7,598 | 7,412 | 2.5% | | 1.0% | |
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| Total Operating Expenses | $11,548 | $11,537 | 0.1% | | (1.4%) | |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $6,099 | $6,479 | (5.9%) | | (6.1%) | |
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| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 34.6% | | 36.0% | | (140) bps | (110) bps |
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Change percentages represent year/year growth rates. The changes in Adjusted EBITDA margins are presented as year/year basis point changes in the rounded Adjusted EBITDA margins.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, commission revenue from the sale of certain direct to consumer (“DTC”) streaming services and revenue related to certain equipment are presented in video revenue. Previously, these amounts were presented in domestic broadband and international connectivity. Prior periods have been reclassified to reflect the current year presentation.
Revenue for Residential Connectivity & Platforms decreased compared to the prior year period, reflecting decreases in video, advertising, other and broadband revenue, partially offset by increases in domestic wireless and international connectivity revenue. Domestic broadband revenue decreased due to a decline in the number of domestic broadband customers, partially offset by higher average rates. Domestic wireless revenue increased primarily due to an increase in the number of customer lines and device sales. International connectivity revenue increased primarily due to an increase in broadband revenue from higher average rates as well as the positive impact of foreign currency. Video revenue decreased primarily due to a decline in the number of video customers, partially offset by the positive impact of foreign currency. Advertising revenue decreased primarily due to lower domestic political advertising.
Other revenue decreased primarily due to lower residential wireline voice revenue, driven by a decline in the number of customers.
Adjusted EBITDA for Residential Connectivity & Platforms decreased due to lower revenue, partially offset by lower operating expenses when excluding the impact of foreign currency. Programming expenses decreased primarily due to a decline in the number of domestic video customers, partially offset by rate increases under our domestic programming contracts, an increase in programming expenses for our international sports networks and the impact of foreign currency. Non-programming expenses increased primarily reflecting an increase in direct product costs mainly due to higher mobile device sales, the impact of foreign currency and higher marketing and promotion costs, partially offset by lower other expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 34.6%.
Business Services Connectivity
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| 4th Quarter | |
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $2,590 | $2,448 | 5.8% | | 5.8% | |
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| Operating Expenses | 1,186 | 1,085 | 9.3% | | 9.2% | |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $1,405 | $1,363 | 3.1% | | 3.1% | |
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| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 54.2% | | 55.7% | | (150) bps | (150) bps |
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Change percentages represent year/year growth rates. The changes in Adjusted EBITDA margins are presented as year/year basis point changes in the rounded Adjusted EBITDA margins.
Revenue for Business Services Connectivity increased primarily due to an increase in revenue from enterprise solutions offerings, including the results from a recent acquisition.
Adjusted EBITDA for Business Services Connectivity increased due to higher revenue, partially offset by higher operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to increases in direct product costs, which include the results from a recent acquisition. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 54.2%.
Content & Experiences
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| 4th Quarter |
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change |
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| Content & Experiences Revenue | | | |
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| Media | $7,620 | $7,222 | 5.5% | |
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| Studios | 3,027 | | 3,269 | | (7.4%) | |
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| Theme Parks | 2,893 | | 2,374 | | 21.9% | |
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| Headquarters & Other | 11 | | 17 | | (33.5%) | |
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| Eliminations | (817) | | (804) | | (1.5%) | |
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| Total Content & Experiences Revenue | $12,736 | | $12,078 | | 5.4% | |
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| Content & Experiences Adjusted EBITDA | | | |
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| Media | ($122) | | $298 | | (140.9%) | |
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| Studios | 351 | | 569 | | (38.4%) | |
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| Theme Parks | 1,035 | | 838 | | 23.5% | |
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| Headquarters & Other | (306) | | (189) | | (62.2%) | |
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| Eliminations | 47 | | (26) | | NM |
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| Total Content & Experiences Adjusted EBITDA | $1,005 | | $1,491 | | (32.6%) | |
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| NM=comparison not meaningful. | | | |
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Revenue for Content & Experiences increased compared to the prior year period driven primarily by Theme Parks and Media, partially offset by a decrease in Studios. Adjusted EBITDA for Content & Experiences decreased primarily due to declines in Media and Studios, partially offset by growth in Theme Parks.
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| 4th Quarter |
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change |
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| Revenue | | | |
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| Domestic Advertising | $2,684 | $2,645 | 1.5% |
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| Domestic Distribution | 3,038 | | 2,885 | | 5.3% |
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| International Networks | 1,297 | | 1,090 | | 19.0% |
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| Other | 602 | | 603 | | (0.1%) |
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| Total Revenue | $7,620 | | $7,222 | | 5.5% |
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| Operating Expenses | 7,742 | | 6,923 | | 11.8% |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | ($122) | | $298 | | (140.9%) |
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Revenue for Media increased due to higher international networks, domestic distribution and domestic advertising revenue. Domestic advertising revenue increased primarily due to an increase in revenue at Peacock, partially offset by lower revenue at our networks. The increase in advertising revenue includes the positive impact from the launch of the NBA this quarter. Domestic distribution revenue increased primarily due to higher revenue at Peacock, driven by an increase in paid subscribers compared to the prior year period, partially offset by lower revenue at our linear television networks. International networks revenue increased primarily due to an increase in revenue associated with the distribution of sports networks and the positive impact of foreign currency.
Adjusted EBITDA for Media decreased due to higher operating expenses, which more than offset higher revenue. The increase in operating expenses primarily reflects higher programming costs at Peacock and elevated sports rights expenses on our linear networks, both of which include costs associated with the launch of the NBA this quarter. Media results include $1.6 billion of revenue and an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $552 million related to Peacock, compared to $1.3 billion of revenue and an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $372 million in the prior year period.
Studios
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| 4th Quarter |
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change |
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| Revenue | | | |
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| Content Licensing | $2,186 | | $2,383 | | (8.3%) |
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| Theatrical | 411 | | 515 | | (20.2%) |
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| Other | 430 | | 371 | | 15.8% |
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| Total Revenue | $3,027 | | $3,269 | | (7.4%) |
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| Operating Expenses | 2,676 | | 2,700 | | (0.9%) |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $351 | | $569 | | (38.4%) |
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Revenue for Studios decreased due to lower content licensing and theatrical revenue. Content licensing revenue decreased primarily due to the timing of when content was made available by our television and film studios. Theatrical revenue decreased primarily due to tougher comparisons against prior-year releases, including Wicked and The Wild Robot, versus current-quarter titles Wicked: For Good and Black Phone 2.
Adjusted EBITDA for Studios decreased due to lower revenue and consistent operating expenses. The consistent operating expenses primarily reflected higher marketing and promotion expenses due to increased spending on recent and upcoming theatrical film releases, offset by lower programming and production expenses, mainly due to lower costs associated with theatrical releases and lower content licensing sales at our television studios.
Theme Parks
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| 4th Quarter |
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change |
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| Revenue | $2,893 | | $2,374 | | 21.9% |
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| Operating Expenses | 1,858 | | 1,535 | | 21.0% |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $1,035 | | $838 | | 23.5% |
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Revenue for Theme Parks increased due to higher revenue at domestic theme parks, driven by the successful opening of Epic Universe in May 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA for Theme Parks increased, reflecting higher revenue, which more than offset higher operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to operating costs associated with Epic Universe.
Headquarters & Other
Content & Experiences Headquarters & Other includes overhead, personnel costs and costs associated with corporate initiatives. Headquarters & Other Adjusted EBITDA loss in the fourth quarter was $306 million, compared to a loss of $189 million in the prior year period.
Eliminations
Amounts represent eliminations of transactions between our Content & Experiences segments, the most significant being content licensing between the Studios and Media segments, which are affected by the timing of recognition of content licenses. Revenue eliminations were $817 million, compared to $804 million in the prior year period, and Adjusted EBITDA eliminations were a benefit of $47 million, compared to a loss of $26 million in the prior year period.
Corporate, Other and Eliminations
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| 4th Quarter |
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change |
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| Corporate & Other | | | |
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| Revenue | $858 | | $784 | | 9.5% |
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| Operating Expenses | 1,467 | | 1,268 | | 15.7% |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | ($608) | | ($484) | | (25.7%) |
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| Eliminations | | | |
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| Revenue | ($1,521) | | ($1,411) | | 7.8% |
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| Operating Expenses | (1,521) | | (1,369) | | 11.1% |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $ - | | ($42) | | (100.3%) |
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Corporate & Other
Corporate & Other primarily includes overhead and personnel costs; our Sky-branded video services and television networks in Germany; Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Philadelphia Flyers and the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Xumo. Corporate & Other Adjusted EBITDA decreased primarily reflecting higher costs related to corporate functions.
Eliminations
Amounts represent eliminations of transactions between Connectivity & Platforms, Content & Experiences and other businesses, the most significant being distribution of television network programming between the Media and Residential Connectivity & Platforms segments. Revenue eliminations were $1.5 billion, compared to $1.4 billion in the prior year period, and Adjusted EBITDA eliminations were flat compared to a loss of $42 million in the prior year period.
Notes:
1We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as net income attributable to Comcast Corporation and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders, respectively, adjusted to exclude the effects of the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, investments that investors may want to evaluate separately (such as based on fair value) and the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges that affect period-over-period comparisons. See Table 5 for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures.
2We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Comcast Corporation before net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, income tax expense, investment and other income (loss), net, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and other operating gains and losses (such as impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses on the sale of long-lived assets), if any. From time to time, we may exclude from Adjusted EBITDA the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) that affect the period-to-period comparability of our operating performance. See Table 4 for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure.
3All earnings per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis.
4We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities (as stated in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows) reduced by capital expenditures and cash paid for intangible assets. From time to time, we may exclude from Free Cash Flow the impact of certain cash receipts or payments (such as significant legal settlements) that affect period-to-period comparability. Cash payments related to certain capital or intangible assets, such as the construction of Universal Beijing Resort, are presented separately in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and are therefore excluded from capital expenditures and cash paid for intangible assets for Free Cash Flow. See Table 4 for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure.
5Constant currency growth rates are calculated by comparing the results for each comparable prior year period adjusted to reflect the average exchange rates from each current year period presented rather than the actual exchange rates that were in effect during the respective periods. See Table 6 for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures.
6Adjusted EBITDA is the measure of profit or loss for our segments. From time to time, we may present Adjusted EBITDA for components of our reportable segments, such as Peacock. We believe these measures are useful to evaluate our financial results and provide a basis of comparison to others, although our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA for components are presented on a consistent basis with the respective segments and disaggregated in accordance with GAAP.
Numerical information is presented on a rounded basis using actual amounts, unless otherwise noted. The change in Peacock paid subscribers is calculated using rounded paid subscriber amounts. Minor differences in totals and percentage calculations may exist due to rounding.
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This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, readers should consider various factors, including the risks and uncertainties we describe in the “Risk Factors” sections of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include changes in and/or risks associated with: the competitive environment; consumer behavior; the advertising market; consumer acceptance of our content; programming costs; key distribution and/or licensing agreements; use and protection of our intellectual property; our reliance on third-party hardware, software and operational support; keeping pace with technological developments; cyber attacks, security breaches or technology disruptions; weak economic conditions; acquisitions and strategic initiatives; operating businesses internationally; natural disasters, severe weather-related and other uncontrollable events; loss of key personnel; labor disputes; significant tax liability if the separation of Versant is not tax-free; laws and regulations; adverse decisions in litigation or governmental investigations; and other risks described from time to time in reports and other documents we file with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. The amount and timing of any dividends and share repurchases are subject to business, economic and other relevant factors.
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TABLE 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended |
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| (in millions, except per share data) | December 31, | December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Revenue | $32,310 | | $31,915 | | $123,707 | | $123,731 | |
| Costs and expenses | | | | |
| Programming and production | 10,305 | | 10,027 | | 34,951 | | 37,026 | |
| Marketing and promotion | 2,427 | | 2,144 | | 8,862 | | 8,073 | |
| Other operating and administrative | 11,903 | | 10,918 | | 43,013 | | 40,533 | |
| Depreciation | 2,393 | | 2,182 | | 9,327 | | 8,729 | |
| Amortization | 1,794 | | 1,651 | | 6,884 | | 6,072 | |
| 28,822 | | 26,922 | | 103,035 | | 100,434 | |
| Operating income | 3,488 | | 4,993 | | 20,672 | | 23,297 | |
| Interest expense | (1,126) | | (1,069) | | (4,409) | | (4,134) | |
| Investment and other income (loss), net | | | | |
| Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net | (278) | | (242) | | (591) | | (680) | |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net | (72) | | (150) | | (20) | | (313) | |
| Other income (loss), net | 148 | | 41 | | 10,114 | | 502 | |
| (202) | | (350) | | 9,503 | | (490) | |
| Income before income taxes | 2,159 | | 3,574 | | 25,766 | | 18,673 | |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (89) | | 1,111 | | (6,106) | | (2,796) | |
| Net income | 2,070 | | 4,684 | | 19,660 | | 15,877 | |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (97) | | (93) | | (338) | | (315) | |
| Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation | $2,168 | | $4,778 | | $19,998 | | $16,192 | |
| Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders | $0.60 | | $1.24 | | $5.39 | | $4.14 | |
| Diluted weighted-average number of common shares | 3,636 | | 3,842 | | 3,709 | | 3,908 | |
TABLE 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
| Twelve Months Ended |
|---|
| (in millions) | December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Net income | $19,660 | | $15,877 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 16,210 | | 14,802 | |
| Share-based compensation | 1,288 | | 1,288 | |
| Noncash interest expense (income), net | 488 | | 464 | |
| Net (gain) loss on investment activity and other | (8,853) | | 1,088 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 2,674 | | (902) | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures: | | |
| Current and noncurrent receivables, net | (135) | | 136 | |
| Film and television costs, net | 338 | | 290 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors | (20) | | (758) | |
| Other operating assets and liabilities | 1,994 | | (4,611) | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 33,643 | | 27,673 | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Capital expenditures | (11,750) | | (12,181) | |
| Cash paid for intangible assets | (2,658) | | (2,949) | |
| Construction of Universal Beijing Resort | (11) | | (116) | |
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (1,306) | | (119) | |
| Proceeds from sales of businesses and investments | 670 | | 771 | |
| Purchases of investments | (1,302) | | (1,082) | |
| Other | 199 | | 6 | |
| Net cash (used in) investing activities | (16,157) | | (15,670) | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 3,494 | | 6,268 | |
| Repurchases and repayments of debt | (5,740) | | (3,573) | |
| Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans | (7,155) | | (9,103) | |
| Dividends paid | (4,894) | | (4,814) | |
| Other | (50) | | 339 | |
| Net cash (used in) financing activities | (14,346) | | (10,883) | |
| Impact of foreign currency on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 42 | | (26) | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 3,182 | | 1,095 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 7,377 | | 6,282 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $10,559 | | $7,377 | |
TABLE 3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
| (in millions) | December 31, | December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 |
| ASSETS | | |
| Current Assets | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $9,481 | | $7,322 | |
| Receivables, net | 13,869 | | 13,661 | |
| Other current assets | 6,217 | | 5,817 | |
| Total current assets | 29,567 | | 26,801 | |
| Film and television costs | 12,214 | | 12,541 | |
| Investments | 7,952 | | 8,647 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 65,680 | | 62,548 | |
| Goodwill | 61,502 | | 58,209 | |
| Franchise rights | 59,365 | | 59,365 | |
| Other intangible assets, net | 22,474 | | 25,599 | |
| Other noncurrent assets, net | 13,877 | | 12,501 | |
| $272,631 | | $266,211 | |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | |
| Current Liabilities | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors | $11,058 | | $11,321 | |
| Deferred revenue | 4,097 | | 3,507 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 12,410 | | 10,679 | |
| Current portion of debt | 5,958 | | 4,907 | |
| Advance on sale of investment | - | | 9,167 | |
| Total current liabilities | 33,524 | | 39,581 | |
| Noncurrent portion of debt | 92,979 | | 94,186 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 27,788 | | 25,227 | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 20,965 | | 20,942 | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 224 | | 237 | |
| Equity | | |
| Comcast Corporation shareholders' equity | 96,903 | | 85,560 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 249 | | 477 | |
| Total equity | 97,151 | | 86,038 | |
| $272,631 | | $266,211 | |
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
|---|
| TABLE 4 | | | |
| Reconciliation from Net Income Attributable to Comcast Corporation to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited) | |
| (in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation | $2,168 | | $4,778 | | $19,998 | | $16,192 | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (97) | | (93) | | (338) | | (315) | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 89 | | (1,111) | | 6,106 | | 2,796 | |
| Interest expense | 1,126 | | 1,069 | | 4,409 | | 4,134 | |
| Investment and other (income) loss, net | 202 | | 350 | | (9,503) | | 490 | |
| Depreciation | 2,393 | | 2,182 | | 9,327 | | 8,729 | |
| Amortization | 1,794 | | 1,651 | | 6,884 | | 6,072 | |
| Adjustments | 225 | | (19) | | 501 | | (30) | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $7,900 | | $8,807 | | $37,384 | | $38,069 | |
| | Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
|---|
| Reconciliation from Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (Unaudited) |
| (in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $8,841 | | $8,080 | | $33,643 | | $27,673 | |
| Capital expenditures | (3,749) | | (3,914) | | (11,750) | | (12,181) | |
| Cash paid for capitalized software and other intangible assets | (724) | | (906) | | (2,658) | | (2,949) | |
| Free Cash Flow | $4,369 | | $3,260 | | $19,235 | | $12,543 | |
| Alternate Presentation of Free Cash Flow (Unaudited) |
| | Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
| (in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $7,900 | | $8,807 | | $37,384 | | $38,069 | |
| Capital expenditures | (3,749) | | (3,914) | | (11,750) | | (12,181) | |
| Cash paid for capitalized software and other intangible assets | (724) | | (906) | | (2,658) | | (2,949) | |
| Cash interest expense | (1,189) | | (1,154) | | (3,871) | | (3,657) | |
| Cash taxes (paid) received | 1,623 | | (1,108) | | (755) | | (7,096) | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | 232 | | 1,093 | | (551) | | (1,559) | |
| Noncash share-based compensation | 274 | | 305 | | 1,288 | | 1,288 | |
| Other | 2 | | 136 | | 148 | | 627 | |
| Free Cash Flow | $4,369 | | $3,260 | | $19,235 | | $12,543 | |
| (1) | Adjusted EBITDA excludes transaction and transaction-related costs associated with the separation of Versant, as well as other operating and administrative expenses related to our investment portfolio. Transaction costs are incremental costs directly related to effectuating the separation and primarily include advisory, legal and audit fees, as well as legal entity separation costs. Transaction-related costs are incremental costs incurred in anticipation of the separation, including costs that reflect strategic decisions about how the standalone Versant business will be structured or operated, which may be different than if it remained part of Comcast. Transaction-related costs primarily include certain separation-related employee compensation, severance and retention bonuses; IT separation and implementation costs; and other one-time costs. |
| | Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
| | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Transaction-related costs | $208 | | $ - | | $374 | | $ - | |
| Transaction costs | 27 | | 7 | | 109 | | 7 | |
| Costs related to our investment portfolio | (10) | | (25) | | 18 | | (37) | |
| Total | $225 | | ($19) | | $501 | | ($30) | |
| (2) | 4th quarter and full year 2025 includes adjustments of $(235) and $(483) million, respectively, of transaction and transaction-related costs associated with the separation of Versant and $10 and $(18) million, respectively, of other operating and administrative expenses related to our investment portfolio, as these amounts are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. 4th quarter and full year 2024 include adjustments of $(7) million of transaction costs associated with the separation of Versant and $25 and $37 million, respectively, of other operating and administrative expenses related to our investment portfolio, as these amounts are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. |
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|
| $ | EPS | $ | EPS | $ | EPS | $ | EPS |
|---|
| TABLE 5 | | | | | | |
| Reconciliations of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS (Unaudited) | |
| (in millions, except per share data) | | | | | | | | |
| Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation and diluted earnings per share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders | | $2,168 | | $0.60 | | $4,778 | | $1.24 | | $19,998 | | $5.39 | | $16,192 | | $4.14 |
| Change | (54.6%) | | (52.0%) | | | | 23.5% | | 30.1% | | | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | | 643 | | 0.18 | | 610 | | 0.16 | | 2,504 | | 0.68 | | 2,104 | | 0.54 |
| Investments | | 199 | | 0.05 | | 220 | | 0.06 | | 278 | | 0.07 | | 553 | | 0.14 |
| Items affecting period-over-period comparability: | | | | | | | | |
| Gain related to investment | | - | | - | - | | - | | | (7,057) | | (1.90) | - | | - | |
| Tax benefit from internal corporate reorganization | | - | | - | (1,920) | | | (0.50) | | (177) | | (0.05) | (1,920) | | (0.50) | |
| Tax benefit related to assets held for sale | | (154) | | (0.04) | - | | - | | | (154) | | (0.04) | - | | - | |
| Transaction-related costs | | 183 | | 0.05 | - | | - | | | 329 | | 0.09 | - | | - | |
| Transaction costs | | 24 | | 0.01 | 7 | | - | | | 96 | | 0.03 | 7 | | - | |
| Long-lived asset impairments | | - | | - | - | | - | | | 155 | | 0.04 | - | | - | |
| Adjusted Net income and Adjusted EPS | | $3,062 | | $0.84 | | $3,694 | | $0.96 | | $15,972 | | $4.31 | | $16,937 | | $4.33 |
| Change | (17.1%) | | (12.4%) | | | | (5.7%) | | (0.6%) | | | |
(1)Acquisition-related intangible assets are recognized as a result of the application of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations (such as customer relationships), and their amortization is significantly affected by the size and timing of our acquisitions. Amortization of intangible assets not resulting from business combinations (such as software and acquired intellectual property rights used in our theme parks) is included in Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS.
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets before income taxes | $838 | | $798 | | $3,263 | | $2,747 | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, net of tax | $643 | | | $610 | $2,504 | | | $2,104 |
(2)Adjustments for investments include realized and unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities, net (as stated in Table 1), as well as the equity in net (income) losses of investees, net, for certain equity method investments, including Atairos and Hulu and costs related to our investment portfolio.
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|
| Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities, net | $72 | | $150 | | $20 | | $313 | |
| Equity in net (income) losses of investees, net and other | 188 | | 141 | | 340 | | 417 | |
| Investments before income taxes | 260 | | 291 | | 361 | | 729 | |
| Investments, net of tax | $199 | | $220 | | $278 | | $553 | |
(3)Full year 2025 net income attributable to Comcast Corporation includes a $9.4 billion pre-tax gain in other income (loss), net, $7.1 billion net of tax, related to the sale of our interest in Hulu.
(4)Full year 2025 net income attributable to Comcast Corporation includes a $177 million income tax benefit due to an internal corporate reorganization. 4th quarter and full year 2024 net income attributable to Comcast Corporation includes a $1.9 billion income tax benefit due to an internal corporate reorganization.
(5)4th quarter and full year 2025 net income attributable to Comcast Corporation includes $154 million income tax benefit related to assets classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2025.
(6)4th quarter and full year 2025 net income attributable to Comcast Corporation includes $208 and $374 million, $183 and $329 million net of tax, respectively, of transaction-related costs related to the separation of Versant. Transaction-related costs are incremental costs incurred in anticipation of the separation, including costs that reflect strategic decisions about how the standalone Versant business will be structured or operated, which may be different than if it remained part of Comcast. Transaction-related costs primarily include certain separation-related employee compensation, severance and retention bonuses; IT separation and implementation costs; and other one-time costs.
(7)4th quarter and full year 2025 net income attributable to Comcast Corporation includes $27 and $109 million, $24 and $96 million net of tax, respectively, of transaction costs related to the separation of Versant. Transaction costs are incremental costs directly related to effectuating the separation and primarily include advisory, legal and audit fees, and legal entity separation costs.
(8)Full year 2025 net income attributable to Comcast Corporation includes $155 million of long-lived asset impairments.
TABLE 6
Reconciliation of Constant Currency (Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 |
|---|
| (in millions) | As Reported | Effects of Foreign Currency | Constant Currency Amounts | As Reported | Effects of Foreign Currency | Constant Currency Amounts |
| Reconciliation of Connectivity & Platforms Constant Currency | | | | | | |
| Connectivity & Platforms Revenue | | | | | | |
| Residential Connectivity & Platforms | | $18,016 | | $193 | | $18,209 | | $71,574 | $533 | | | $72,107 |
| Business Services Connectivity | | 2,448 | 1 | | | 2,448 | | 9,701 | 2 | | | 9,703 |
| Total Connectivity & Platforms Revenue | | $20,464 | $194 | | | $20,657 | | $81,275 | $535 | | | $81,811 |
| Connectivity and Platforms Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | | |
| Residential Connectivity & Platforms | | $6,479 | $16 | | | $6,495 | | $27,338 | $71 | | | $27,409 |
| Business Services Connectivity | | 1,363 | - | | | 1,363 | | 5,500 | (1) | | | 5,499 |
| Total Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA | | $7,842 | $16 | | | $7,858 | | $32,838 | $71 | | | $32,909 |
| Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA Margin | | | | | | |
| Residential Connectivity & Platforms | 36.0% | | | (30) bps | 35.7% | | 38.2% | | | (20) bps | 38.0% | |
| Business Services Connectivity | 55.7% | | - bps | 55.7% | | 56.7% | | - bps | 56.7% | |
| Total Connectivity & Platforms Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 38.3% | | | (30) bps | 38.0% | | 40.4% | | | (20) bps | 40.2% | |
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 |
| (in millions) | As Reported | Effects of Foreign Currency | Constant Currency Amounts | As Reported | Effects of Foreign Currency | Constant Currency Amounts |
| Reconciliation of Residential Connectivity & Platforms Constant Currency | | | | | | |
| Revenue | | | | | | |
| Domestic broadband | | $6,384 | $ - | | | $6,384 | | $25,660 | $ - | | | $25,660 |
| Domestic wireless | | 1,189 | - | | | 1,189 | | 4,273 | - | | | 4,273 |
| International connectivity | | 1,263 | 50 | | | 1,314 | | 4,503 | 145 | | | 4,648 |
| Total residential connectivity | | $8,836 | $50 | | | $8,887 | | $34,435 | $145 | | | $34,581 |
| Video | | 6,736 | 109 | | | 6,845 | | 27,791 | 296 | | | 28,087 |
| Advertising | | 1,158 | 20 | | | 1,178 | | 4,089 | 48 | | | 4,137 |
| Other | | 1,286 | 14 | | | 1,300 | | 5,259 | 44 | | | 5,303 |
| Total Revenue | | $18,016 | $193 | | | $18,209 | | $71,574 | $533 | | | $72,107 |
| Operating Expenses | | | | | | |
| Programming | | $4,125 | $67 | | | $4,192 | | $16,881 | $172 | | | $17,054 |
| Non-Programming | | 7,412 | 110 | | | 7,522 | | 27,355 | 289 | | | 27,644 |
| Total Operating Expenses | | $11,537 | $177 | | | $11,714 | | $44,237 | $461 | | | $44,698 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | | $6,479 | $16 | | | $6,495 | | $27,338 | $71 | | | $27,409 |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 36.0% | | | (30) bps | 35.7% | | 38.2% | | | (20) bps | 38.0% | |
Contacts
Marci Ryvicker · Jane Kearns
Marci_Ryvicker@Comcast.com · Jane_Kearns@Comcast.com
Jennifer Khoury · John Demming
Jennifer_Khoury@Comcast.com · (215) 531-3296 · John_Demming@Comcast.com · (215) 429-4744