Comcast third quarter earnings topped analysts’ expectations, while the company added a few thousand net new internet subscribers.
The telecom company’s adjusted earnings came in at 96 cents, beating the 90 cents expected by analysts polled by FactSet. The figure is also higher than the year-ago quarter’s 87 cents a year.
Overall net loss for the third quarter was -$4.6 billion, or -$1.05 a share, (amidst $8.6 billion in impairment charges related to the company’s Sky pay-TV business). The company had reported a net income of $4 billion, or 86 cents a share in the year-ago quarter.
Revenue fell to $29.8 billion (from $30.3 billion in the year-ago quarter), but was slightly above the FactSet consensus of $29.6 billion.
Comcast had 10,000 net subscriber gains in its residential broadband business and 5,000 net gains in its business broadband business, following a net of no new internet subscribers in aggregate during the second quarter.
CMCSA saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on November 15, 2024. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for CMCSA moved out of overbought territory on November 07, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 33 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 33 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 05, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CMCSA as a result. In of 96 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CMCSA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
CMCSA broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 06, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 55 cases where CMCSA's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CMCSA advanced for three days, in of 330 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 222 cases where CMCSA Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.030) is normal, around the industry mean (4.726). P/E Ratio (11.391) is within average values for comparable stocks, (113.894). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.689) is also within normal values, averaging (8.093). Dividend Yield (0.027) settles around the average of (0.059) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.442) is also within normal values, averaging (13.458).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CMCSA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CMCSA’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services
Industry WirelessTelecommunications