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Comcast Reports Q3 2026 Results: Revenue $29.3B, Adjusted EPS $1.07

Comcast reported Q3 2026 revenue of $29.3B, down 6.1% YoY, with net income up 3.5% to $3.45B. Adjusted EPS was $1.07, down 4.0%. Free cash flow totaled $4.2B. Connectivity revenue declined 2.7%, while Peacock gained 48M paid subscribers. Universal's The Odyssey grossed $1.8B worldwide.

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Published Oct 22, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CMCSABearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss could trigger short‑term price declines, but the company's cash generation and streaming growth offer mitigating factors.

02

Market read

The report is a primary earnings disclosure for a large‑cap U.S. stock, likely influencing its price and the broader telecom/media sector.

03

What to watch

Peacock's subscriber growth and Xfinity Shield launch may provide longer‑term upside despite short‑term earnings weakness.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-market today

Background

Comcast's Q3 2026 earnings were released via an 8‑K filing, providing the first public numbers for the quarter.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CMCSABearishHigh confidence
Context

Comcast reported Q3 2026 revenue of $29.3B, down 6.1% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $1.07, down 4%, marking the first public disclosure of these results.

Expected impact

likely downside as investors price in weaker revenue and EPS

Evidence & confidence

Revenue fell 6.1% YoY and adjusted EPS declined 4%, both below expectations, creating pressure on the share price.

Market effects

Sector

Telecom and media sector may see modest pressure from Comcast's miss.

Regional

U.S. markets could see slight pullback in media stocks.

Global

Limited; primarily impacts U.S. cable and streaming operators.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the market overreacts to the miss, a bounce could occur on the strength of free cash flow and Peacock profitability.

Key entities

  • company
    Comcast

    U.S. telecommunications and media conglomerate.

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StoryComcast posts mixed Q3 2026 results as broadband losses deepen and Peacock turns profitable

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