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Comcast (CMCSA) Before the Bell: What to Know About the Stock on Monday, November 10, 2025

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9 November 2025

Published: Monday, November 10, 2025

Summary (2-minute quick read)
• CMCSA closed Friday at $27.35, near the bottom of its 52‑week range ($25.75–$44.63). Valuation watchers will note shares remain well off last year’s highs. [1]
• The story into Monday: a clean Q3 beat on adjusted EPS and revenue, steady Peacock subs with narrowing losses, record wireless adds, continuing broadband pressure, and fresh M&A chatter. [2]
• Near‑term catalysts: Versant spin‑off Investor Day (Dec. 4), ongoing NBA ramp on NBC/Peacock, dividend timeline set for early 2026, and Reuters’ report that Comcast is evaluating a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets. [3]
• Market context: U.S. stock markets operate normally this week; Tuesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day—equities are open, but U.S. bond markets are closed (can affect flows/liquidity). [4]

Where CMCSA stands heading into Monday
Comcast shares finished Friday, Nov. 7 at $27.35, keeping the stock close to its 52‑week low of $25.75 and well below the 52‑week high of $44.63. The setup implies investors are still pricing in broadband headwinds despite improving trends elsewhere in the portfolio. [5]

What just happened: Q3 2025 at a glance
• Revenue: $31.2B (–2.7% y/y on tough Olympic comps), ahead of consensus.
• EPS: GAAP $0.90 (–3.4% y/y); Adjusted EPS $1.12 (flat y/y), also ahead.
Management highlighted tougher comparisons in advertising, offset by strong Studios and Parks. [6]

Segment signals you should know
• Connectivity & Platforms (Xfinity/Comcast Business): Comcast lost 104,000 broadband customers—better than feared—but added a record 414,000 wireless lines as its mobile bundle gains traction. The company reiterated that intense fixed‑wireless competition will keep broadband pressured near‑term. [7]
• Peacock (streaming): Paid subscribers held at ~41 million after July’s price increase; operating losses narrowed sharply to ~$217M in Q3. The NBA’s return to NBC/Peacock beginning this season should provide incremental engagement/subs as the schedule expands through winter. [8]
• Studios & Theme Parks (NBCUniversal/Universal Destinations & Experiences): Results benefited from the box‑office run of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” and the successful launch of Orlando’s Epic Universe, helping drive Studios revenue +6.1% to ~$3B and Theme Park revenue up nearly 19% in Q3. [9]

Fresh corporate developments to watch

  1. Versant spin‑off timeline: Comcast’s planned spin of several cable and digital brands into Versant remains on track for early 2026. Versant hosts its inaugural Investor Day on Thursday, Dec. 4, outlining strategy, financial priorities, and the brand portfolio (USA Network, CNBC, “MS NOW,” E!, SYFY, Golf Channel, Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, SportsEngine). Expect color on pro‑forma targets and capital structure—both key to CMCSA sum‑of‑the‑parts math. [10]
  2. Media rights flywheel: Peacock’s NBA package is now live (Peacock‑exclusive Monday doubleheaders, plus broader NBC/Peacock coverage), adding premium live sports next to Big Ten and NFL inventory. This is a medium‑term churn/ARPU lever for Peacock as pricing resets flow through. [11]
  3. Deal speculation: Reuters reported that Comcast has hired advisors and obtained data‑room access as it evaluates a potential bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets. No assurances of a transaction—and regulatory complexity would be high—but the headline risk/reward is in play for the stock. [12]
  4. International footprint (Sky): Separate Reuters reporting says Britain’s ITV is in talks to sell its TV business to Comcast’s Sky for about £1.6B, a reminder that Sky remains an active lever for European scale and advertising economics. Discussions are preliminary and subject to regulatory review. [13]

Shareholder returns and dividend timing
Comcast declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend payable Feb. 4, 2026 to holders of record Jan. 14, 2026. In Q3, Comcast also returned capital via buybacks (the company repurchased ~46M shares for ~$1.5B), supported by robust free cash flow. [14]

Analyst sentiment heading into the session
Recent moves reflect a cautious but not uniformly bearish sell‑side:
• Oppenheimer cut CMCSA to Perform last week on growth concerns. [15]
• Barclays trimmed its price target to $30 with Equal‑Weight. [16]
• Evercore ISI lowered its target to $35 but kept Outperform, noting execution in the new broadband go‑to‑market. [17]

Key numbers to keep handy before the bell
• Friday close: $27.35; 52‑week range: $25.75–$44.63. [18]
• Q3 headline results: Revenue $31.2B; GAAP EPS $0.90; Adjusted EPS $1.12. [19]
• Q3 operating metrics: –104k broadband subs; +414k wireless lines; Peacock 41M paid subs; Peacock operating loss ~$217M; Studios +6.1% to ~$3B; Theme Parks +~19% y/y. [20]
• Upcoming events: Versant Investor Day (Dec. 4, 2025). [21]
• Market note: U.S. equities open as usual Mon–Tue; bond market closed Tuesday for Veterans Day. [22]

What could move CMCSA today
• Follow‑through from Q3: If investors continue to refocus on Studios/Parks strength and improving Peacock losses, multiple compression could ease—even as broadband stays soft. [23]
• Spin‑off setup: Any hints on Versant’s leverage, tax‑free structure, or distribution ratio ahead of Dec. 4 could re‑rate CMCSA’s SOTP case. (Comcast’s latest press materials keep early‑2026 timing intact.) [24]
• Rights‑driven engagement: Early NBA on Peacock consumption datapoints could aid sentiment around 2026 streaming profitability targets. [25]
• M&A headlines: Additional Reuters‑style scoops—positive or negative—around a potential Warner Bros. Discovery bid could swing shares. [26]

The bottom line
Into Monday, Nov. 10, CMCSA trades near cycle lows despite: (1) an adjusted EPS/revenue beat, (2) record wireless momentum, (3) proven Parks/Studios tailwinds from Epic Universe and summer tentpoles, and (4) a December catalyst for the Versant spin. Offsets are real—broadband erosion, ad softness vs. last year’s Olympic boost, and M&A uncertainty—but the setup is more balanced than the share price implies. Keep an eye on any pre‑market tone around streaming engagement (NBA), Versant disclosures, and further deal chatter. [27]

Disclosure: This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Always do your own research or consult a licensed financial advisor.

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