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Comcast Mulls Spinning Off Cable TV Business
Investopedia· 2024-11-01 00:05
文章核心观点 - 康卡斯特正在考虑将其有线电视网络业务剥离为独立公司[1][2] - 这一分拆不会包括广播网络NBC和流媒体平台Peacock[2] - 康卡斯特正在研究如何应对用户流失的问题,并考虑与流媒体业务进行合作[3][4] 公司业绩 - 康卡斯特第三季度业绩参差不齐,有线电视客户同比减少365,000[5] - 受到巴黎夏季奥运会转播的带动,公司第三季度收入同比增长6.5%至320.7亿美元,但每股收益0.94美元低于预期[5] - 康卡斯特股价当天上涨约2%,但今年迄今下跌约相同幅度[6]
Comcast(CMCSA) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-10-31 23:19
财务数据和关键指标变化 - 公司第三季度总收入增长6.5%,达到321亿美元,受益于NBCUniversal成功播出的巴黎奥运会 [20] - EBITDA下降2%,至97亿美元,自由现金流为34亿美元,向股东返还32亿美元,包括20亿美元的股票回购 [21] - 调整后的每股收益增长3% [21] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 连接与平台业务收入持平,为203亿美元,住宅连接收入增长5%,其中国内宽带增长3% [22] - 媒体业务收入增长37%,达到82亿美元,主要受巴黎奥运会的推动 [37] - 内容与体验业务收入增长19%,达到126亿美元,主题公园收入下降5% [34] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 国内宽带用户净减少87,000,主要受ACP计划结束影响 [23] - 国内无线服务收入增长19%,用户线数同比增长20% [26] - 国际连接收入增长8%,主要受宽带和无线服务收入推动 [28] 公司战略和发展方向和行业竞争 - 公司专注于宽带与无线的融合,计划在未来几年提供多千兆对称速度 [27] - Epic Universe主题公园计划于2025年5月22日开幕,预计将显著提升公司在奥兰多的市场份额 [11][12] - 公司正在探索创建一个新公司,专注于其有线网络资产,以适应媒体行业的变化 [17] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 管理层对未来的经营环境持乐观态度,认为公司在宽带和无线市场的竞争力强 [27] - 对于巴黎奥运会的成功,管理层表示将为未来的奥运会带来更多信心 [71] - 管理层提到,尽管面临竞争压力,但公司在视频业务的客户流失率已趋于稳定 [75] 其他重要信息 - 公司在资本配置方面的优先事项包括维持强劲的资产负债表、向股东返还资本以及投资于增长业务 [15] - 公司在过去一年中已向股东返还500亿美元的资本,减少了20%的股份 [15] 问答环节所有提问和回答 问题: 关于媒体资产的战略审查 - 管理层表示正在研究是否创建一个新公司,专注于有线网络资产,而非Peacock或广播 [46] 问题: 第四季度宽带用户增长的预期 - 管理层认为,尽管竞争激烈,但第四季度有可能实现用户增长 [45] 问题: Epic主题公园的容量和定价策略 - 管理层表示,Epic将以高于市场的价格进行定价,同时优化整体奥兰多市场的体验 [60] 问题: 关于BEAD计划的进展 - 管理层提到,BEAD计划仍在进行中,预计不会对资本强度产生重大变化 [63] 问题: 奥运会对宽带用户增长的影响 - 管理层认为,奥运会的成功确实对宽带用户增长产生了积极影响,但没有具体数字 [74] 问题: 视频业务的改善趋势 - 管理层指出,视频业务的客户流失率已稳定,且新产品组合有助于改善视频业务 [75]
Comcast says it's thinking of getting out of the cable TV business
Business Insider· 2024-10-31 22:55
文章核心观点 - 有线电视网络行业正处于永久性衰退之中 [1][2] - 康卡斯特公司正考虑将旗下的有线电视频道(如Bravo、USA、CNBC和MSNBC)分拆成一家独立公司 [2][3] - 华纳兄弟发现公司今年夏天也曾提出过类似的计划,但后来放弃了 [4] - 这种分拆计划的目的是为了应对有线电视行业的衰落,将"好公司"和"坏公司"分开 [4][5] 行业分析 - 有线电视行业正在经历大规模用户流失,每年损失数百万订户 [4] - 基础有线电视频道正承受着行业衰落的最大压力,华纳兄弟发现公司和派拉蒙公司分别在今年夏天就此计提了90亿美元和60亿美元的减值损失 [4] 公司分析 - 康卡斯特公司希望通过分拆有线电视频道业务,让这些"下降资产"不再拖累公司的核心业务 [5][6] - 分拆后,有线电视频道业务将成为一家独立的、由康卡斯特股东持有的公司,可以更好地应对行业变革,为股东创造价值 [5] - 但分拆也会带来一些复杂问题,比如有线电视频道内容是康卡斯特旗下流媒体服务Peacock的重要组成部分 [6] - 分拆还会影响康卡斯特的广告销售业务和与其他有线电视运营商的谈判能力 [6] - 分析师认为,如果康卡斯特不想让这些"下降资产"拖累核心业务,那么谁会愿意接手这些资产也是一个问题 [7]
Compared to Estimates, Comcast (CMCSA) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
ZACKS· 2024-10-31 22:36
For the quarter ended September 2024, Comcast (CMCSA) reported revenue of $32.07 billion, up 6.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.12, compared to $1.08 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $31.8 billion, representing a surprise of +0.86%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +5.66%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.06.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how th ...
Comcast surges as Olympics drives expectation-beating results
Proactiveinvestors NA· 2024-10-31 21:24
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Comcast is exploring separation of cable business
CNBC· 2024-10-31 21:09
Comcast has begun to explore a separation of its cable networks business.During Thursday's earnings call with investors, Mike Cavanagh, president of Comcast, said the company is exploring creating "a new, well-capitalized company owned by our shareholders and comprised of our strong portfolio of cable networks."This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. ...
Comcast (CMCSA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-10-31 21:05
Comcast (CMCSA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.08 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 5.66%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this cable provider would post earnings of $1.11 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.21, delivering a surprise of 9.01%.Over the last four quarters, the company ha ...
Comcast(CMCSA) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-10-31 20:33
业绩总结 - 2024年第三季度收入为321亿美元,同比增长6.5%[5] - 调整后EBITDA为100亿美元,调整后EBITDA利润率为38.6%[5][18] - 调整后每股收益为1.12美元,同比增长3.3%[5] - 自由现金流为34亿美元,过去12个月总资本回报为149亿美元[5][43] - 媒体收入为82.31亿美元,同比增长36.5%[34] 用户数据 - Peacock收入增长82%至15亿美元,付费用户同比增长29%至3600万[33] - NBCUniversal在2024年巴黎奥运会期间观看时长达到1800亿分钟,成为媒体领域的领导者[62] - Peacock平台的巴黎奥运会覆盖流媒体观看时长为235亿分钟,比以往所有夏季和冬季奥运会的总和增长了40%[62] - NBC在2023-24赛季中在总观众和18-49岁观众群体中均取得了第一名[62] 市场表现 - 住宅连接收入同比增长5%,国内宽带收入增长3%[10] - 主题公园收入为22.89亿美元,同比下降5.3%[29] - NBC的广告收入创下历史新高,得益于巴黎奥运会的成功和热门节目[62] 未来展望 - Epic Universe主题公园定于2025年5月22日开幕,将是数十年来美国市场上最大、最先进的主题公园[63] - Epic Universe将包含超过50个精彩体验,分为五个主题世界[63] 财务状况 - 2024年第三季度的净债务为894亿美元,净杠杆率为2.4倍[53] - 资本支出和无形资产现金支付的自由现金流计算方法已在季度财报中详细说明[50]
Comcast(CMCSA) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-10-31 19:06
1 PRESS RELEASE COMCAST REPORTS 3rd QUARTER 2024 RESULTS | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------------|-----------------|---------------------| | ($ in millions, except per share data) | | | 3rd Quarter | | | Consolidated Results | | 2024 | 2023 | Change | | Revenue | | $32,070 | $30,115 | 6.5 % | | Net Income Attributable to Comcast | | $3,629 | $4,046 | (10.3 %) | | 1 | | | | | | Adjusted Net Income Adjusted EBITDA 2 | | $4,337 $9,735 | $4 ...
Here's what to know before Comcast reports third-quarter earnings
CNBC· 2024-10-31 18:30
Comcast reports its third-quarter earnings before the bell Thursday. Wall Street will once again be focused on subscriber numbers and growth for both broadband and streaming platform Peacock.Investors in recent quarters have homed in on the broadband business for Comcast and its cable peers, as customer growth has stumbled. Comcast executives have pinned the slump on a slowdown in the buying and selling of homes. Competition has also ramped up from wireless providers like Verizon and T-Mobile.Despite the sl ...