Comcast (CMCSA): analysis in plain words
Is Comcast cheap or expensive? How it makes money, whether it grows and its risks, explained in plain words and with its official accounts.
Comcast (CMCSA) is listed on the Nasdaq and we classify it in telecommunications. Below are its key dated figures, how it makes money, how it compares with its sector, what works for and against Comcast according to those figures, and the questions people ask most about the stock. No buy or sell tips.
Comcast (CMCSA) key figures as of November 4, 2026
| Figure | Value | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $24.85 | Last price on November 4, 2026 |
| P/E ratio (TTM) | 7.9x | Price over earnings per share |
| Revenue growth | -6.1% | Latest quarter vs the same quarter a year earlier |
| Net margin (TTM) | 9.2% | Profit for every 100 of sales |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 2.4x | Years of operating profit to repay debt |
| Dividend yield | 5.58% | Annual dividend over price |
| Market cap | $88.2 billion | What the stock market values it at |
The Comcast figures come from Yahoo Finance, the same source the Fintols analysis uses, retrieved on November 4, 2026. Any CMCSA figure that is not available shows as N/A: we do not estimate it.
How Comcast makes money
Comcast reports two main businesses. Connectivity & Platforms, the larger, sells Xfinity broadband, wireless and TV in the U.S., business connectivity through Comcast Business, and Sky pay TV in Europe. Content & Experiences holds NBCUniversal: broadcast networks, the Peacock streaming service, film studios and Universal theme parks.
Over the last 12 months, Comcast brought in revenue of $123.0 billion. For every 100 it sells, Comcast keeps 69.8 after the direct cost of what it sells (gross margin) and 18.2 after all operating costs (operating margin). With 179,000 full-time employees, that is about $687,000 of revenue per employee.
Comcast against its sector
To know whether a Comcast figure is high or low you have to put it next to similar companies. This table compares Comcast with the median of the 6 telecommunications companies Fintols covers, with data as of November 4, 2026.
| Figure | Comcast | telecommunications median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 7.9x | 11.7x (6) |
| Revenue growth | -6.1% | +4.4% (7) |
| Net margin | 9.2% | 9.1% (8) |
| Dividend yield | 5.58% | 4.19% (8) |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 2.4x | 3.7x (8) |
In short, against the typical telecommunications company, Comcast trades on a lower P/E, grows more slowly and pays a higher dividend yield. By size, Comcast ranks number 4 of 5 telecommunications companies quoted in USD on Fintols.
The bull case for Comcast
These are the strengths in the Comcast figures as of November 4, 2026:
- For income seekers, Comcast pays a dividend yielding 5.58% at today's price, using 42% of its profit to fund it.
- Comcast generates real cash: $13.1 billion of free cash flow over 12 months, 14.8% of its stock market value.
- On a P/E basis Comcast trades cheaper than its sector: 7.9x its annual earnings, against 11.7x for the telecommunications median (6 companies with data).
The main risk for Comcast
Comcast sales fell 6.1% in the latest quarter against the same quarter a year earlier: if the decline drags on, profit usually follows.
And, like the rest of telecommunications, Comcast is exposed to price wars between operators and the heavy spending its networks need every year.
Frequently asked questions about Comcast
Is it a good time to buy Comcast stock?
Fintols does not tell you whether to buy or sell Comcast, and nobody knows what the price will do tomorrow. What we can show you is where it stands today. As of November 4, 2026, Comcast stock trades at $24.85, 24% below its 52-week high ($32.86) and 21% above its low ($20.48). Its P/E is 7.9x against a telecommunications median of 11.7x, and 7.1x on the earnings analysts expect over the next 12 months. With Comcast, as with any stock, timing matters less than understanding the business, investing for the long run and not betting everything on a single company.
Does Comcast pay a dividend?
Yes. As of November 4, 2026, Comcast pays $1.32 per share a year, which at today's price is a yield of 5.58%. It uses 42% of its profit to pay it, which leaves room to keep paying it if profit dips. Its average dividend yield over the last five years is 3.09%. The telecommunications median on Fintols is 4.19%.
Is Comcast stock expensive?
It depends on what you compare it with. On P/E, Comcast trades at 7.9x its last 12 months of earnings: cheaper than the telecommunications median (11.7x). Including its debt, Comcast is valued at 4.9x its EBITDA (EV/EBITDA). A high P/E alone does not make Comcast expensive: it can be justified if earnings grow fast, and a low one can reflect a business in trouble.
Who are Comcast's competitors?
On Fintols we compare Comcast with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, which are also in telecommunications. As of November 4, 2026, AT&T is worth $147.1 billion and trades on a P/E of 11.7; T-Mobile is worth $168.6 billion and trades on a P/E of 15.3; Verizon is worth $191.4 billion and trades on a P/E of 11.8. Each has a side-by-side comparison with Comcast below.
Comcast competitors
- AT&T (T) analysis · Comcast vs AT&T comparison
- T-Mobile (TMUS) analysis · Comcast vs T-Mobile comparison
- Verizon (VZ) analysis · Comcast vs Verizon comparison
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