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Comcast is losing subscribers as legacy cable loses relevance.
Wall Street expects little financial momentum into 2026.
Comcast Company Overview
Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock Comcast ((CMCSA - Free Report) ) is one of the largest global media and technology companies. The Philadelphia-based company has two primary business segments, including:
· Connectivity & Platforms: Contains the company’s broadband and wireless connectivity business operated under the Xfinity and Comcast brands in the United States and the Sky Brand in Europe. It also includes Comcast video service businesses and the Sky-branded entertainment television channels. Comcast also offers residential broadband and wireless connectivity services.
· Content & Experiences: Comcast’s content and experiences business serves three smaller business segments – media, studios, and theme parks. Media includes NBCUniversal’s television and streaming platforms, including national and regional cable networks like NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock, as well as the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service. Additionally, CMCSA operates several ‘Universal’ theme parks across the US and Asia.
Comcast Risk: Broadband is an Oversaturated Market
Broadband accounts for ~65% of Comcast’s total revenue. Comcast’s most impactful business has reached a troubling tipping point. Internet subscriber growth has stalled as the market has reached maturity. Meanwhile, competition from providers like T-Mobile ((TMUS - Free Report) ) and Verizon ((VZ - Free Report) ) has intensified. Furthermore, Comcast is at risk of disruption from Starlink, the leader in satellite broadband. Starlink currently has 7,000 satellites with plans to grow rapidly in the coming years.
Comcast’s Cable Business is Becoming Obsolete
Although older generations still predominantly watch traditional cable, younger generations are migrating toward lower-cost streaming services like Alphabet’s ((GOOGL - Free Report) ) YouTube TV. Additionally, more young people are relying on independent podcasts for news than traditional cable stations like NBC. For instance, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcasts regularly reach more than 15 million views per month. Instead of paying for expensive legacy cable, these subscribers are opting for low-cost options like Spotify ((SPOT - Free Report) ).
Comcast: Stagnant Earnings and Sales Growth
Comcast lost 257,000 video subscribers in Q3 2025. As the company’s two main businesses slow, Zacks Consensus Analyst Estimates suggest that EPS growth will be negative in 2026, while revenue is expected to be a feeble 2.52%.
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Comcast: Relative Weakness & Bear Flag Pattern
CMCSA shares have underperformed the general market, losing 45% over the past 5 years. Meanwhile, the stock is currently breaking down out of a daily bear flag.
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Bottom Line
Although Comcast remains a dominant name in media and connectivity, the company is being squeezed on multiple fronts as its legacy cable and broadband businesses mature and face disruptive competition. With weak growth expectations and persistent subscriber erosion, the stock’s outlook remains bleak.
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Bear of the Day: Comcast (CMCSA)
Key Takeaways
Comcast Company Overview
Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock Comcast ((CMCSA - Free Report) ) is one of the largest global media and technology companies. The Philadelphia-based company has two primary business segments, including:
· Connectivity & Platforms: Contains the company’s broadband and wireless connectivity business operated under the Xfinity and Comcast brands in the United States and the Sky Brand in Europe. It also includes Comcast video service businesses and the Sky-branded entertainment television channels. Comcast also offers residential broadband and wireless connectivity services.
· Content & Experiences: Comcast’s content and experiences business serves three smaller business segments – media, studios, and theme parks. Media includes NBCUniversal’s television and streaming platforms, including national and regional cable networks like NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock, as well as the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service. Additionally, CMCSA operates several ‘Universal’ theme parks across the US and Asia.
Comcast Risk: Broadband is an Oversaturated Market
Broadband accounts for ~65% of Comcast’s total revenue. Comcast’s most impactful business has reached a troubling tipping point. Internet subscriber growth has stalled as the market has reached maturity. Meanwhile, competition from providers like T-Mobile ((TMUS - Free Report) ) and Verizon ((VZ - Free Report) ) has intensified. Furthermore, Comcast is at risk of disruption from Starlink, the leader in satellite broadband. Starlink currently has 7,000 satellites with plans to grow rapidly in the coming years.
Comcast’s Cable Business is Becoming Obsolete
Although older generations still predominantly watch traditional cable, younger generations are migrating toward lower-cost streaming services like Alphabet’s ((GOOGL - Free Report) ) YouTube TV. Additionally, more young people are relying on independent podcasts for news than traditional cable stations like NBC. For instance, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcasts regularly reach more than 15 million views per month. Instead of paying for expensive legacy cable, these subscribers are opting for low-cost options like Spotify ((SPOT - Free Report) ).
Comcast: Stagnant Earnings and Sales Growth
Comcast lost 257,000 video subscribers in Q3 2025. As the company’s two main businesses slow, Zacks Consensus Analyst Estimates suggest that EPS growth will be negative in 2026, while revenue is expected to be a feeble 2.52%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Comcast: Relative Weakness & Bear Flag Pattern
CMCSA shares have underperformed the general market, losing 45% over the past 5 years. Meanwhile, the stock is currently breaking down out of a daily bear flag.
Image Source: TradingView
Bottom Line
Although Comcast remains a dominant name in media and connectivity, the company is being squeezed on multiple fronts as its legacy cable and broadband businesses mature and face disruptive competition. With weak growth expectations and persistent subscriber erosion, the stock’s outlook remains bleak.