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Comcast CMCSA Increase (Decrease) In Film And Television Costs Net

Increase (Decrease) In Film And Television Costs Net at other companies

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$3.3M-23.3%
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-$1.15B-1.1%
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$7.68M+95.8%
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-$538K
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-$3.65M-59.2%

Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$29.9B-1.2%
Operating income$5.2B-13.9%
Net income$3.5B-68.3%
EPS (diluted)$0.99-66.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$7.7B-20.7%
Total debt$96.5B-10.0%
Total equity$89.8B-7.3%
Total assets$257.55B-6.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$8.1B+3.5%
CapEx$2.9B+8.4%
Free cash flow$5.2B+1.0%

Valuation

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Market cap$89.32B-24.8%
Enterprise value$178.1B-17.6%
P/E+2.8×
P/S0.7×-0.2×

Profitability

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Operating margin14.7%-3.5pp
Net margin9%-9.5pp
FCF margin16.4%+0.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity12%-13.4pp
Debt / equity1.1×0.0×
Current ratio0.8×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Comcast in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept cmcsa:IncreaseDecreaseInFilmAndTelevisionCostsNet.

The source filing: Comcast’s 10-Q, filed July 23, 2026.

Filed
Jul 23, 2026, 3:11 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q2 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q2 2026
Accession
0001628280-26-049360
(in millions)Six Months Ended June 30, 2026Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Deferred income taxes1,4272,556
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
Current and noncurrent receivables, net(1,338)1,023
Film and television costs, net873188
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors95834
Other operating assets and liabilities(891)(1,602)
Net cash provided by operating activities14,98316,109
Investing Activities

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FAQ

What is Comcast's increase (decrease) in film and television costs net?
Comcast (CMCSA) reported increase (decrease) in film and television costs net of -$498M in Q2 2026.
How has Comcast's increase (decrease) in film and television costs net changed year-over-year?
Comcast's increase (decrease) in film and television costs net decreased by 60.1% year-over-year, from -$311M to -$498M.
What is the long-term trend for Comcast's increase (decrease) in film and television costs net?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Comcast's increase (decrease) in film and television costs net has grown at a -29.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $680M to -$338M.
What does increase (decrease) in film and television costs net mean?
This tracks the investment in content production and acquisition, reflecting the timing of cash outflows for content creation versus the amortization of those costs. It is a critical metric for media and entertainment companies.

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