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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 2 MIN

Comcast Q1 2026: Peacock Subs Surge, Ad Sales Soar

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Comcasts Q1 2026 earnings soared, surpassing estimates with $31.46 billion in revenue and $0.79 per share, driven by NBCs Super Bowl and Winter Olympics ad sales. The media segment skyrocketed 61% to $7.28 billion, with ads surging 135% to $3.45 billion. Peacock streamed to success, reaching 46 million paying subscribers and $2.1 billion in revenue, but still posted a $432 million loss. Connectivity revenue rose 1.6% to $11.6 billion, with broadband subs dropping by just 65,000. Film revenue jumped 21% to $3.43 billion, and theme parks surged 24% to $2.33 billion. Comcasts CFO hinted Peacock could reach breakeven in Q2. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c5cb1e9eac2b634

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Comcasts Q1 2026 earnings soared, surpassing estimates with $31.46 billion in revenue and $0.79 per share, driven by NBCs Super Bowl and Winter Olympics ad sales. The media segment skyrocketed 61% to $7.28 billion, with ads surging 135% to...

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