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NASDAQ:CMCSA 21 November 2025 - 15 February 2026

Communication Services stocks face a holiday-shortened week as Meta and Alphabet slide, ad jitters linger

Communication Services stocks face a holiday-shortened week as Meta and Alphabet slide, ad jitters linger

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) closed Friday at $114.58, down 0.1%, as declines in Meta and Alphabet offset gains in Disney and T-Mobile. Pinterest plunged 21% after a weak outlook tied to lower ad spending. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Investors are watching for Fed minutes and key inflation data later in the week.
Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. Alphabet Class C shares dropped 2.48%, Meta lost 1.31%, and News Corp slid 6%. Comcast, Netflix, and Disney rose, partly offsetting losses. Investors remain wary of heavy AI-related capital spending by big tech firms.
Disney stock slides 7% in premarket after earnings flag park headwinds, CEO succession in focus

Disney stock slides 7% in premarket after earnings flag park headwinds, CEO succession in focus

Disney shares fell 7.3% to $104.45 in premarket trading Tuesday, outpacing declines at media rivals. The drop followed new disclosures, including a halt to reporting TV and streaming subscriber numbers and warnings of weaker international park attendance. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $26 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.63 per share. CEO succession and parks outlook remain in focus for investors.
Liberty Broadband stock jumps nearly 8% on Charter rally — what to know before Monday

Liberty Broadband stock jumps nearly 8% on Charter rally — what to know before Monday

Liberty Broadband shares rose 7.7% to $48.02 Friday, tracking a 7.6% surge in Charter Communications after Charter reported Q4 broadband subscriber losses but strong mobile gains and $5.4 billion in buybacks. Charter’s revenue fell 2.3% to $13.6 billion. Liberty Broadband’s earnings call is set for Feb. 11. Charter’s takeover of Liberty Broadband is expected to close June 30, 2027.
Verizon Communications stock just jumped nearly 12% — buyback plans and 2026 targets set up the next test for VZ

Verizon Communications stock just jumped nearly 12% — buyback plans and 2026 targets set up the next test for VZ

Verizon shares surged 11.8% to $44.52 Friday after the company raised its 2026 outlook and announced a $25 billion buyback. The company reported its strongest wireless subscriber gain since 2019, adding 616,000 postpaid phone customers in Q4. Verizon completed its Frontier acquisition Jan. 20 and set a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 per share. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

U.S. communication services stocks fell Tuesday after President Trump threatened new tariffs, with XLC closing Friday down 0.9% at $115.17. Disney dropped 1.9%, T-Mobile slid 2.3%, and Alphabet slipped 0.9%. Netflix reports earnings Tuesday, Meta on Jan. 28, and Alphabet on Feb. 4. European leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to consider a response to the U.S. tariff threat.
Comcast’s Versant spinoff is done — what’s inside VSNT and why CMCSA shares slid

Comcast’s Versant spinoff is done — what’s inside VSNT and why CMCSA shares slid

Comcast completed the spinoff of its NBCUniversal cable networks into Versant Media Group, which began trading on Nasdaq as VSNT. Comcast shares fell 5.4% in premarket trading, while Versant dropped 3%. Versant includes CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, and digital assets like Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes. Shareholders received one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held as of Dec. 16.
Comcast stock ticks lower in premarket as Versant spinoff nears — what to watch next

Comcast stock ticks lower in premarket as Versant spinoff nears — what to watch next

Comcast shares slipped 0.03% to $29.86 in premarket trading Tuesday as investors prepared for the Versant Media Group spin-off, set for distribution after the Jan. 2 close. Options markets showed increased implied volatility, signaling traders are hedging ahead of the split. President Michael Cavanagh will become co-CEO Jan. 2 under a new agreement with a $2.75 million salary and $35 million stock award.
30 December 2025
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 22, 2025

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 22, 2025

Comcast shares closed at $29.70 on December 22, 2025, up 0.4% amid light holiday trading. The company is preparing to spin off its NBCUniversal cable networks into Versant Media Group in early 2026. Nasdaq began when-issued trading for both Comcast and Versant shares in mid-December. Comcast shareholders will receive one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held.
22 December 2025
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spin-Off Countdown, Activist Buzz, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spin-Off Countdown, Activist Buzz, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026

Comcast shares closed Friday at $29.57, down 2.31%, with trading volume surging to about 89.5 million shares. The company is set to spin off Versant Media Group, distributing one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held as of December 16. The separation is scheduled for January 2, 2026. Comcast will retain no ownership in Versant after the spin-off.
Communication Services Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Meta, Alphabet, Netflix–Warner Deal Shockwaves, and Telecom M&A Set Up 2026

Communication Services Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Meta, Alphabet, Netflix–Warner Deal Shockwaves, and Telecom M&A Set Up 2026

Meta’s board lost Dina Powell McCormick after eight months, with no replacement planned, Reuters reported Dec. 19. Facebook is testing link-sharing limits for non-paying users, according to the Guardian. The XLC ETF’s top holdings remain Meta and Alphabet, with Warner Bros. Discovery now among the largest entertainment weights. Recent XLC net asset value sits near $116.
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) News and Forecast on Dec. 19, 2025: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Activist Buzz, and Wall Street Price Targets

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) News and Forecast on Dec. 19, 2025: Versant Spinoff Countdown, Activist Buzz, and Wall Street Price Targets

Comcast shares closed at $30.27 on Dec. 18, down roughly 33% year-over-year, with a market cap near $110.3 billion. The company is spinning off its U.S. cable networks into Versant Media Group, with distribution set for Jan. 2, 2026. Activist-investor speculation and analyst debates over valuation are driving volatility. Versant will begin regular trading Jan. 5 under the ticker VSNT.
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Details, Activist Buzz, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: Versant Spinoff Details, Activist Buzz, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Comcast shares rose 5.4% on Dec. 16 after speculation of activist investor involvement and closed at $30.32 on Dec. 17. The company is spinning off Versant Media Group, which will hold NBCUniversal’s cable networks and digital brands. Shareholders as of Dec. 16 will receive 1 Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares. The Versant distribution is set for Jan. 2, 2026, with regular trading starting Jan. 5.
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Jumps on Activist Chatter as Versant Spinoff Record Date Arrives — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Jumps on Activist Chatter as Versant Spinoff Record Date Arrives — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Comcast shares jumped 4.3% to $29.43 on December 16, 2025, amid heavy trading and speculation about activist investor involvement. The move coincided with the record date for Comcast’s Versant Media Group spin-off, which will distribute Versant shares to eligible holders in early January. No activist investor has been publicly identified.
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: News, Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Today: News, Forecasts, and What Wall Street Is Watching on Dec. 12, 2025

Comcast shares traded around $27.60 on December 12 after announcing Amazon Luna cloud gaming will launch on millions of Xfinity devices in the U.S. The company also declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend, payable February 4, 2026. Analysts maintain a “Hold” consensus with a $35.78 average 12-month price target. A major Versant spinoff and new Xfinity packaging are expected in the coming weeks.
12 December 2025
Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Rises as Versant Spin-Off Nears: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Comcast Stock (CMCSA) Rises as Versant Spin-Off Nears: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Comcast shares traded at $27.81 midday Friday, up 2.2%, after the board approved the Versant Media Group spin-off. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $43.30 and is down 13% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500. Comcast shareholders will receive one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held, with the spin-off distribution set for January 2, 2026.
Warner Bros Discovery Stock Skyrockets on $60B Takeover Rumors

Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War: Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Submit First-Round Offers – All the Warner Bros. News on November 21, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery has received first-round buyout bids from Paramount Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix, sources say. Paramount seeks to acquire the entire company, while Comcast and Netflix are bidding for the studio and streaming assets only. The board will review offers before Thanksgiving. No sale is guaranteed.
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