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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
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☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
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| Commission File Number | Exact Name of Registrant; State of Incorporation; Address and Telephone Number of Principal Executive Offices | I.R.S. Employer Identification No. |
001-32871 | COMCAST CORPORATION | 27-0000798 |
Pennsylvania
One Comcast Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2838
(215) 286-1700
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value | | CMCSA | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 0.000% Notes due 2026 | | CMCS26 | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 0.250% Notes due 2027 | | CMCS27 | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 1.500% Notes due 2029 | | CMCS29 | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 0.250% Notes due 2029 | | CMCS29A | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 0.750% Notes due 2032 | | CMCS32 | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
3.250% Notes due 2032 | | CMCS32A | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 1.875% Notes due 2036 | | CMCS36 | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
3.550% Notes due 2036 | | CMCS36A | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 1.250% Notes due 2040 | | CMCS40 | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
5.250% Notes due 2040 | | CMCS40A | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| 5.50% Notes due 2029 | | CCGBP29 | | New York Stock Exchange |
| 2.0% Exchangeable Subordinated Debentures due 2029 | | CCZ | | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
As of October 15, 2024, there were 3,817,095,628 shares of Comcast Corporation Class A common stock and 9,444,375 shares of Class B common stock outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Explanatory Note
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q modifies and supersedes documents filed before it. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) allows us to “incorporate by reference” information that we file with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you directly to those documents. Information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, information that we file with the SEC in the future will automatically update and supersede information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Unless indicated otherwise, throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we refer to Comcast and its consolidated subsidiaries as “Comcast,” “we,” “us” and “our.”
Numerical information in this report is presented on a rounded basis using actual amounts. Minor differences in totals and percentage calculations may exist due to rounding.
CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts or statements of current conditions, but instead represent only our beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. These may include estimates, projections and statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, which are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “potential,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “commit,” “plan,” “goal,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result” and similar expressions. In evaluating forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including the risks and uncertainties we describe in the “Risk Factors” sections of our Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other reports we file with the SEC.
Any of these factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, which could adversely affect our businesses, results of operations or financial condition. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.
Our businesses may be affected by, among other things, the following:
•our businesses operate in highly competitive and dynamic industries, and our businesses and results of operations could be adversely affected if we do not compete effectively
•changes in consumer behavior continue to adversely affect our businesses and challenge existing business models
•a decline in advertisers’ expenditures or changes in advertising markets could negatively impact our businesses
•our success depends on consumer acceptance of our content, and our businesses may be adversely affected if our content fails to achieve sufficient consumer acceptance
•programming expenses for our video services are increasing on a per subscriber basis, which could adversely affect our video businesses
•the loss of programming distribution agreements, or the renewal of these agreements on less favorable terms, could adversely affect our businesses
•our businesses depend on using and protecting certain intellectual property rights and on not infringing the intellectual property rights of others
•we may be unable to obtain necessary hardware, software and operational support
•our businesses depend on keeping pace with technological developments
•a cyber attack, information or security breach, or technology disruption or failure may negatively impact our ability to conduct our business or result in the misuse of confidential information, all of which could adversely affect our business, reputation and results of operations
•weak economic conditions may have a negative impact on our businesses
•acquisitions and other strategic initiatives present many risks, and we may not realize the financial and strategic goals that we had contemplated
•we face risks relating to doing business internationally that could adversely affect our businesses
•natural disasters, severe weather and other uncontrollable events could adversely affect our business, reputation and results of operations
•the loss of key management personnel or popular on-air and creative talent could have an adverse effect on our businesses
•labor disputes, whether involving employees or sports organizations, may disrupt our operations and adversely affect our businesses
•we are subject to regulation by federal, state, local and foreign authorities, which impose additional costs and restrictions on our businesses
•unfavorable litigation or governmental investigation results could require us to pay significant amounts or lead to onerous operating procedures
•our Class B common stock has substantial voting rights and separate approval rights over several potentially material transactions, and our Chairman and CEO has considerable influence over our company through his beneficial ownership of our Class B common stock
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comcast Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions, except per share data) | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Revenue | $ | 32,070 | | | $ | 30,115 | | | $ | 91,817 | | | $ | 90,319 | |
| Costs and Expenses: | | | | | | | |
| Programming and production | 10,216 | | | 8,652 | | | 27,000 | | | 26,506 | |
| Marketing and promotion | 1,989 | | | 1,866 | | | 5,929 | | | 5,929 | |
| Other operating and administrative | 10,128 | | | 9,629 | | | 29,615 | | | 28,247 | |
| Depreciation | 2,219 | | | 2,203 | | | 6,548 | | | 6,662 | |
| Amortization | 1,659 | | | 1,290 | | | 4,421 | | | 4,146 | |
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| Total costs and expenses | 26,211 | | | 23,640 | | | 73,512 | | | 71,489 | |
| Operating income | 5,859 | | | 6,475 | | | 18,304 | | | 18,830 | |
| Interest expense | (1,037) | | | (1,060) | | | (3,065) | | | (3,068) | |
| Investment and other income (loss), net | (3) | | | 50 | | | (140) | | | 672 | |
| Income before income taxes | 4,819 | | | 5,465 | | | 15,099 | | | 16,434 | |
| Income tax expense | (1,243) | | | (1,468) | | | (3,906) | | | (4,481) | |
| Net income | 3,576 | | | 3,997 | | | 11,192 | | | 11,954 | |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (53) | | | (49) | | | (222) | | | (175) | |
| Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation | $ | 3,629 | | | $ | 4,046 | | | $ | 11,415 | | | $ | 12,128 | |
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders | $ | 0.94 | | | $ | 0.98 | | | $ | 2.92 | | | $ | 2.92 | |
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders | $ | 0.94 | | | $ | 0.98 | | | $ | 2.90 | | | $ | 2.90 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
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September 30, | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Net income | $ | 3,576 | | | $ | 3,997 | | | $ | 11,192 | | | $ | 11,954 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (expense) benefit: |
Currency translation adjustments, net of deferred taxes of $(31), $(20), $(74) and $(42) | 1,889 | | | (1,154) | | | 1,322 | | | 114 | |
| Cash flow hedges: | | | | | | | |
Deferred gains (losses), net of deferred taxes of $3, $(19), $1, and $4 | (19) | | | 62 | | | 5 | | | 41 | |
Realized (gains) losses reclassified to net income, net of deferred taxes of $11, $2, $11 and $18 | (35) | | | 13 | | | (39) | | | (84) | |
Employee benefit obligations and other, net of deferred taxes of $2, $2, $10 and $5 | (6) | | | (7) | | | (42) | | | (17) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 1,829 | | | (1,086) | | | 1,247 | | | 54 | |
| Comprehensive income | 5,405 | | | 2,911 | | | 12,439 | | | 12,007 | |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (53) | | | (49) | | | (222) | | | (175) | |
| Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 15 | | | 7 | | | 2 | | | (32) | |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Comcast Corporation | $ | 5,443 | | | $ | 2,953 | | | $ | 12,660 | | | $ | 12,214 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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| | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Operating Activities | | | |
| Net income | $ | 11,192 | | | $ | 11,954 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,969 | | | 10,807 | |
| Share-based compensation | 983 | | | 955 | |
| Noncash interest expense (income), net | 331 | | | 235 | |
| Net (gain) loss on investment activity and other | 620 | | | (266) | |
| Deferred income taxes | 123 | | | 394 | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures: | | | |
| Current and noncurrent receivables, net | 74 | | | (26) | |
| Film and television costs, net | (287) | | | (531) | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors | (906) | | | (518) | |
| Other operating assets and liabilities | (3,505) | | | (425) | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 19,593 | | | 22,579 | |
| Investing Activities | | | |
| Capital expenditures | (8,267) | | | (8,922) | |
| Cash paid for intangible assets | (2,043) | | | (2,405) | |
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| Construction of Universal Beijing Resort | (111) | | | (119) | |
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| Proceeds from sales of businesses and investments | 689 | | | 410 | |
| Purchases of investments | (934) | | | (949) | |
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| Other | 108 | | | 267 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (10,559) | | | (11,718) | |
| Financing Activities | | | |
| Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net | — | | | (660) | |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 6,268 | | | 6,046 | |
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| Repurchases and repayments of debt | (2,433) | | | (3,041) | |
| Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans | (6,920) | | | (7,770) | |
| Dividends paid | (3,624) | | | (3,586) | |
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| Other | 250 | | | (126) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (6,459) | | | (9,136) | |
| Impact of foreign currency on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 21 | | | (18) | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 2,596 | | | 1,707 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 6,282 | | | 4,782 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 8,878 | | | $ | 6,489 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
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| (in millions, except share data) | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| Assets | | | |
| Current Assets: | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,814 | | | $ | 6,215 | |
| Receivables, net | 14,036 | | | 13,813 | |
| Other current assets | 4,336 | | | 3,959 | |
| Total current assets | 27,186 | | | 23,987 | |
| Film and television costs | 13,340 | | | 12,920 | |
| Investments | 9,021 | | | 9,385 | |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $60,114 and $58,701 | 61,775 | | | 59,686 | |
| Goodwill | 60,076 | | | 59,268 | |
| Franchise rights | 59,365 | | | 59,365 | |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $34,162 and $30,290 | 26,423 | | | 27,867 | |
| Other noncurrent assets, net | 12,686 | | | 12,333 | |
| Total assets | $ | 269,871 | | | $ | 264,811 | |
| Liabilities and Equity | | | |
| Current Liabilities: | | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors | $ | 11,779 | | | $ | 12,437 | |
| Accrued participations and residuals | 1,476 | | | 1,671 | |
| Deferred revenue | 3,778 | | | 3,242 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 8,977 | | | 11,613 | |
Current portion of debt | 2,610 | | | 2,069 | |
Advance on sale of investment | 9,167 | | | 9,167 | |
| Total current liabilities | 37,786 | | | 40,198 | |
Noncurrent portion of debt | 98,754 | | | 95,021 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 26,263 | | | 26,003 | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 20,526 | | | 20,122 | |
| Commitments and contingencies | | | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 224 | | | 241 | |
| Equity: | | | |
Preferred stock—authorized, 20,000,000 shares; issued, zero | — | | | — | |
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized, 7,500,000,000 shares; issued, 4,697,741,828 and 4,842,108,959; outstanding, 3,824,950,800 and 3,969,317,931 | 47 | | | 48 | |
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized, 75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 9,444,375 | — | | | — | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 38,147 | | | 38,533 | |
| Retained earnings | 55,105 | | | 52,892 | |
Treasury stock, 872,791,028 Class A common shares | (7,517) | | | (7,517) | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (8) | | | (1,253) | |
| Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity | 85,774 | | | 82,703 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 544 | | | 523 | |
| Total equity | 86,318 | | | 83,226 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 269,871 | | | $ | 264,811 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended
September 30, | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | | 2024 | 2023 |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests | | | | | |
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | 236 | | $ | 239 | | | $ | 241 | | $ | 411 | |
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Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net | (3) | | (5) | | | (11) | | (20) | |
| Other | — | | — | | | — | | (171) | |
Net income (loss) | (9) | | (5) | | | (6) | | 9 | |
| Balance, end of period | $ | 224 | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 224 | | $ | 230 | |
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| Class A Common Stock | | | | | |
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | 47 | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 48 | | $ | 51 | |
Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans | — | | (1) | | | (1) | | (2) | |
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| Balance, end of period | $ | 47 | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 47 | | $ | 49 | |
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| Additional Paid-In Capital | | | | | |
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | 38,203 | | $ | 39,118 | | | $ | 38,533 | | $ | 39,412 | |
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| Share-based compensation | 272 | | 258 | | | 882 | | 801 | |
| Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans | (389) | | (579) | | | (1,462) | | (1,486) | |
| Issuances of common stock under employee plans | 61 | | 65 | | | 193 | | 223 | |
| Other | — | | 4 | | | 2 | | (83) | |
| Balance, end of period | $ | 38,147 | | $ | 38,866 | | | $ | 38,147 | | $ | 38,866 | |
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| Retained Earnings | | | | | |
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | 54,308 | | $ | 53,900 | | | $ | 52,892 | | $ | 51,609 | |
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| Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans | (1,625) | | (3,005) | | | (5,531) | | (6,357) | |
| Dividends declared | (1,205) | | (1,190) | | | (3,670) | | (3,628) | |
| Other | (1) | | — | | | (1) | | (1) | |
Net income | 3,629 | | 4,046 | | | 11,415 | 12,128 |
| Balance, end of period | $ | 55,105 | | $ | 53,751 | | | $ | 55,105 | | $ | 53,751 | |
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| Treasury Stock at Cost | | | | | |
Balance, beginning and end of period | $ | (7,517) | | $ | (7,517) | | | $ | (7,517) | | $ | (7,517) | |
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | | | |
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | (1,822) | | $ | (1,432) | | | $ | (1,253) | | $ | (2,611) | |
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| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 1,814 | | (1,093) | | | 1,245 | | 86 | |
| Balance, end of period | $ | (8) | | $ | (2,525) | | | $ | (8) | | $ | (2,525) | |
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| Noncontrolling Interests | | | | | |
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | 485 | | $ | 559 | | | $ | 523 | | $ | 684 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 15 | | 7 | | | 2 | | (32) | |
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net | 89 | | 16 | | | 236 | | 72 | |
| Other | — | | — | | | — | | (2) | |
| Net income (loss) | (44) | | (44) | | | (216) | | (183) | |
| Balance, end of period | $ | 544 | | $ | 538 | | | $ | 544 | | $ | 538 | |
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| Total equity | $ | 86,318 | | $ | 83,163 | | | $ | 86,318 | | $ | 83,163 | |
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| Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.31 | | $ | 0.29 | | | $ | 0.93 | | $ | 0.87 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1: Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation
We have prepared these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements based on SEC rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. These financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated results of operations, cash flows and financial condition for the periods shown, including normal, recurring accruals and other items. The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). For a more complete discussion of our accounting policies and certain other information, refer to our consolidated financial statements included in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Segment Disclosures
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated accounting guidance related to annual and interim segment disclosures. The updated accounting guidance, among other things, will result in our disclosure of certain significant segment expenses. We will adopt the updated accounting guidance on a retrospective basis in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued updated accounting guidance related to income tax disclosures. The updated accounting guidance, among other things, requires additional disclosure primarily related to the income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. We will adopt the updated accounting guidance in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Note 2: Segment Information
We are a global media and technology company with five segments: Residential Connectivity & Platforms, Business Services Connectivity, Media, Studios and Theme Parks.
Our financial data by segment is presented in the tables below. We do not present asset information for our segments as this information is not used to allocate resources.
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| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
| (in millions) | Residential Connectivity & Platforms | Business Services Connectivity | Media | Studios | Theme Parks | Total |
Revenue from external customers | $ | 17,807 | | $ | 2,419 | | $ | 6,926 | | $ | 1,993 | | $ | 2,289 | | $ | 31,434 | |
Intersegment revenue(a) | 59 | | 6 | | 1,305 | | 833 | | — | | 2,203 | |
| 17,866 | | 2,425 | | 8,231 | | 2,826 | | 2,289 | | 33,637 | |
Reconciliation of Revenue | | | | | | |
Other revenue(b) | | | | | | 686 | |
Eliminations(a) | | | | | | (2,253) | |
| Total consolidated revenue | | | | | | $ | 32,070 | |
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA(c) | $ | 6,904 | | $ | 1,391 | | $ | 650 | | $ | 468 | | $ | 847 | | $ | 10,259 | |
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Reconciliation of total segment Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | |
Media, Studios and Theme Parks headquarters and other(d) | | | | | | (200) | |
Corporate and other(b)(c) | | | | | | (300) | |
Eliminations | | | | | | (21) | |
| Depreciation | | | | | | (2,219) | |
| Amortization | | | | | | (1,659) | |
| Interest expense | | | | | | (1,037) | |
| Investment and other income (loss), net | | | | | | (3) | |
Income before income taxes | | | | | | $ | 4,819 | |
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| Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| (in millions) | Residential Connectivity & Platforms | Business Services Connectivity | Media | Studios | Theme Parks | Total |
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 17,901 | | $ | 2,314 | | $ | 4,869 | | $ | 1,994 | | $ | 2,419 | | $ | 29,497 | |
Intersegment revenue(a) | 50 | | 6 | | 1,160 | | 524 | | (1) | | 1,739 | |
| 17,951 | | 2,320 | | 6,029 | | 2,518 | | 2,418 | | 31,236 | |
Reconciliation of Revenue | | | | | | |
Other revenue(b) | | | | | | 656 | |
Eliminations(a) | | | | | | (1,777) | |
| Total consolidated revenue | | | | | | $ | 30,115 | |
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA(c) | $ | 6,886 | | $ | 1,335 | | $ | 723 | | $ | 429 | | $ | 983 | | $ | 10,356 | |
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Reconciliation of total segment Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | |
Media, Studios and Theme Parks headquarters and other(d) | | | | | | (178) | |
Corporate and other(b)(c) | | | | | | (244) | |
Eliminations | | | | | | 33 | |
| Depreciation | | | | | | (2,203) | |
| Amortization | | | | | | (1,290) | |
| Interest expense | | | | | | (1,060) | |
| Investment and other income (loss), net | | | | | | 50 | |
Income before income taxes | | | | | | $ | 5,465 | |
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| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
| (in millions) | Residential Connectivity & Platforms | Business Services Connectivity | Media | Studios | Theme Parks | Total |
Revenue from external customers | $ | 53,431 | | $ | 7,236 | | $ | 17,338 | | $ | 5,555 | | $ | 6,242 | | $ | 89,802 | |
Intersegment revenue(a) | 127 | | 17 | | 3,588 | | 2,268 | | 1 | | 6,001 | |
| 53,558 | | 7,253 | | 20,926 | | 7,822 | | 6,243 | | 95,803 | |
Reconciliation of Revenue | | | | | | |
Other revenue(b) | | | | | | 2,181 | |
Eliminations(a) | | | | | | (6,167) | |
| Total consolidated revenue | | | | | | $ | 91,817 | |
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA(c) | $ | 20,859 | | $ | 4,137 | | $ | 2,832 | | $ | 835 | | $ | 2,111 | | $ | 30,774 | |
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Reconciliation of total segment Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | |
Media, Studios and Theme Parks headquarters and other(d) | | | | | | (642) | |
Corporate and other(b)(c) | | | | | | (881) | |
Eliminations | | | | | | 22 | |
| Depreciation | | | | | | (6,548) | |
| Amortization | | | | | | (4,421) | |
| Interest expense | | | | | | (3,065) | |
| Investment and other income (loss), net | | | | | | (140) | |
Income before income taxes | | | | | | $ | 15,099 | |
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| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
| (in millions) | Residential Connectivity & Platforms | Business Services Connectivity | Media | Studios | Theme Parks | Total |
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 53,742 | | $ | 6,878 | | $ | 14,884 | | $ | 6,328 | | $ | 6,577 | | $ | 88,409 | |
Intersegment revenue(a) | 146 | | 17 | | 3,492 | | 2,233 | | (1) | | 5,886 | |
| 53,888 | | 6,894 | | 18,376 | | 8,561 | | 6,576 | | 94,296 | |
Reconciliation of Revenue | | | | | | |
Other revenue(b) | | | | | | 2,048 | |
Eliminations(a) | | | | | | (6,025) | |
| Total consolidated revenue | | | | | | $ | 90,319 | |
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA(c) | $ | 20,672 | | $ | 3,988 | | $ | 2,847 | | $ | 961 | | $ | 2,473 | | $ | 30,941 | |
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Reconciliation of total segment Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | |
Media, Studios and Theme Parks headquarters and other(d) | | | | | | (610) | |
Corporate and other(b)(c) | | | | | | (824) | |
Eliminations | | | | | | 131 | |
| Depreciation | | | | | | (6,662) | |
| Amortization | | | | | | (4,146) | |
| Interest expense | | | | | | (3,068) | |
| Investment and other income (loss), net | | | | | | 672 | |
Income before income taxes | | | | | | $ | 16,434 | |
(a)Our most significant intersegment revenue transactions include distribution revenue in Media related to fees from Residential Connectivity & Platforms for the rights to distribute television programming, and content licensing revenue in Studios for licenses of owned content to Media.
(b)Includes the operations of our Sky-branded video services and television networks in Germany; Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Xumo, our consolidated streaming platform joint venture with Charter Communications. Corporate and other also includes overhead and personnel costs for Corporate.
(c)We use Adjusted EBITDA as the measure of profit or loss for our segments. From time to time we may report the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges related to our segments within Corporate and other.
(d)Includes overhead, personnel costs and costs associated with corporate initiatives for our Media, Studios and Theme Park segments.
Note 3: Revenue
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| Three Months Ended
September 30, | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Domestic broadband | $ | 6,539 | | | $ | 6,366 | | | $ | 19,700 | | | $ | 19,086 | |
| Domestic wireless | 1,093 | | | 917 | | | 3,084 | | | 2,644 | |
| International connectivity | 1,236 | | | 1,109 | | | 3,500 | | | 3,009 | |
| Total residential connectivity | 8,869 | | | 8,393 | | | 26,284 | | | 24,739 | |
| Video | 6,713 | | | 7,154 | | | 20,370 | | | 21,895 | |
| Advertising | 987 | | | 960 | | | 2,931 | | | 2,860 | |
| Other | 1,298 | | | 1,444 | | | 3,973 | | | 4,394 | |
| Total Residential Connectivity & Platforms Segment | 17,866 | | | 17,951 | | | 53,558 | | | 53,888 | |
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| Total Business Services Connectivity Segment | 2,425 | | | 2,320 | | | 7,253 | | | 6,894 | |
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| Domestic advertising | 3,347 | | | 1,913 | | | 7,363 | | | 5,965 | |
| Domestic distribution | 3,272 | | | 2,591 | | | 8,942 | | | 7,916 | |
| International networks | 1,070 | | | 1,019 | | | 3,193 | | | 3,062 | |
| Other | 542 | | | 506 | | | 1,429 | | | 1,433 | |
| Total Media Segment | 8,231 | | | 6,029 | | | 20,926 | | | 18,376 | |
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| Content licensing | 1,865 | | | 1,691 | | | 5,680 | | | 5,856 | |
| Theatrical | 611 | | | 504 | | | 1,178 | | | 1,735 | |
| Other | 350 | | | 324 | | | 964 | | | 970 | |
| Total Studios Segment | 2,826 | | | 2,518 | | | 7,822 | | | 8,561 | |
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| Total Theme Parks Segment | 2,289 | | | 2,418 | | | 6,243 | | | 6,576 | |
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Other revenue | 686 | | | 656 | | | 2,181 | | | 2,048 | |
Eliminations(a) | (2,253) | | | (1,777) | | | (6,167) | | | (6,025) | |
| Total revenue | $ | 32,070 | | | $ | 30,115 | | | $ | 91,817 | | | $ | 90,319 | |
(a)See Note 2 for additional information on intersegment revenue transactions.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| (in millions) | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| Receivables, gross | $ | 14,798 | | | $ | 14,511 | |
| Less: Allowance for credit losses | 763 | | | 698 | |
| Receivables, net | $ | 14,036 | | | $ | 13,813 | |
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The following table summarizes our other balances that are not separately presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets that relate to the recognition of revenue and collection of the related cash.
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| (in millions) | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| Noncurrent receivables, net (included in other noncurrent assets, net) | $ | 1,782 | | | $ | 1,914 | |
| Noncurrent deferred revenue (included in other noncurrent liabilities) | $ | 650 | | | $ | 618 | |
Our accounts receivables include amounts not yet billed related to equipment installment plans, as summarized in the table below.
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| (in millions) | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| Receivables, net | $ | 1,808 | | | $ | 1,695 | |
| Noncurrent receivables, net (included in other noncurrent assets, net) | 1,199 | | | 1,223 | |
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| Total | $ | 3,008 | | | $ | 2,918 | |
Note 4: Programming and Production Costs
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| Three Months Ended
September 30, | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Video distribution programming | $ | 2,783 | | | $ | 3,084 | | | $ | 8,682 | | | $ | 9,465 | |
| Film and television content: | | | | | | | |
Owned(a) | 2,111 | | | 2,083 | | | 6,888 | | | 7,622 |
| Licensed, including sports rights | 4,991 | | | 3,048 | | | 10,484 | | | 8,241 |
| Other | 330 | | | 438 | | | 946 | | | 1,178 |
| Total programming and production costs | $ | 10,216 | | | $ | 8,652 | | | $ | 27,000 | | | $ | 26,506 | |
(a) Amount includes amortization of owned content of $1.6 billion and $5.6 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $1.6 billion and $5.9 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as well as participations and residuals expenses.
Capitalized Film and Television Costs
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| (in millions) | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| Owned: | | | |
| In production and in development | $ | 3,566 | | | $ | 2,893 | |
| Completed, not released | 428 | | | 317 | |
| Released, less amortization | 4,266 | | | 4,340 | |
| 8,261 | | | 7,551 | |
| Licensed, including sports advances | 5,080 | | | 5,369 | |
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| Film and television costs | $ | 13,340 | | | $ | 12,920 | |
Note 5: Debt
As of September 30, 2024, our debt had a carrying value of $101.4 billion and an estimated fair value of $96.8 billion. As of December 31, 2023, our debt had a carrying value of $97.1 billion and an estimated fair value of $92.2 billion. The estimated fair value of our publicly traded debt was primarily based on Level 1 inputs that use quoted market value for the debt. The estimated fair value of debt for which there are no quoted market prices was based on Level 2 inputs that use interest rates available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
In May 2024, we entered into a new $11.8 billion revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks, due May 17, 2029, that may be used for general corporate purposes. We may increase the commitments under the facility up to a total of $14.8 billion, as well as extend the expiration date to no later than May 17, 2031, subject to the approval of the lenders. The interest rate consists of a benchmark rate plus a borrowing margin that is determined based on Comcast’s credit rating. As of September 30, 2024, the borrowing margin for borrowings based on the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, as defined in the agreement, was 0.875%. The facility requires that we maintain a certain financial ratio based on debt and EBITDA, as defined in the agreement. In connection with our entry into the new credit facility, we terminated our prior credit facility dated as of March 30, 2021, and as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had no borrowings outstanding under the new and prior credit facility, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, amounts available under our new credit facility, net of amounts outstanding under our commercial paper program and outstanding letters of credit and bank guarantees, totaled $11.8 billion.
Note 6: Investments and Variable Interest Entities
Investment and Other Income (Loss), Net
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| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net | $ | (152) | | | $ | 49 | | | $ | (438) | | | $ | 454 | |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net | (22) | | | (87) | | | (163) | | | (130) | |
| Other income (loss), net | 171 | | | 88 | | | 461 | | | 349 | |
| Investment and other income (loss), net | $ | (3) | | | $ | 50 | | | $ | (140) | | | $ | 672 | |
The amount of unrealized gains (losses), net recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 that related to marketable and nonmarketable equity securities still held as of the end of each reporting period was $(15) million and $(82) million, respectively. The amount of unrealized gains (losses), net recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 that related to marketable and nonmarketable equity securities still held as of the end of each reporting period was $(117) million and $(145) million, respectively.
Investments
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| (in millions) | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| Equity method | $ | 7,516 | | | $ | 7,615 | |
| Marketable equity securities | 21 | | | 39 | |
| Nonmarketable equity securities | 1,380 | | | 1,482 | |
| Other investments | 206 | | | 559 | |
| Total investments | 9,122 | | | 9,694 | |
| Less: Current investments | 101 | | | 310 | |
| Noncurrent investments | $ | 9,021 | | | $ | 9,385 | |
Equity Method Investments
The amount of cash distributions received from equity method investments presented within operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $244 million and $185 million, respectively.
Atairos
Atairos is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) that follows investment company accounting and records its investments at their fair values each reporting period with the net gains or losses reflected in its statement of operations. We recognize our share of these gains and losses in equity in net income (losses) of investees, net. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we made cash capital contributions to Atairos totaling $60 million and $132 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our investment in Atairos, inclusive of certain distributions retained by Atairos on our behalf and classified as advances within other investments, was $5.3 billion and $5.5 billion, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, our remaining unfunded capital commitment was $1.4 billion.
Other Investments
Other investments also includes certain short-term instruments, which totaled $70 million and $254 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The carrying amounts of these investments approximate their fair values, which are primarily based on Level 2 inputs that use interest rates for instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities. Proceeds from short-term instruments for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $632 million and $339 million, respectively. Purchases of short-term instruments for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $443 million and $286 million, respectively.
Consolidated Variable Interest Entity
Universal Beijing Resort
We own a 30% interest in a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China (“Universal Beijing Resort”). Universal Beijing Resort is a consolidated VIE with the remaining interest owned by a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies. The construction was funded through a combination of debt financing and equity contributions from the partners in accordance with their equity interests. As of September 30, 2024, Universal Beijing Resort had $3.6 billion of debt outstanding, including $3.2 billion principal amount of a term loan outstanding under the debt financing agreement. As of December 31, 2023, Universal Beijing Resort had $3.5 billion of debt outstanding, including $3.1 billion principal amount of a term loan outstanding under the debt financing agreement.
As of September 30, 2024, our condensed consolidated balance sheets included assets and liabilities of Universal Beijing Resort totaling $7.7 billion and $7.3 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, our condensed consolidated balance sheets included assets and liabilities of Universal Beijing Resort totaling $7.8 billion and $7.2 billion, respectively. The assets and liabilities of Universal Beijing Resort primarily consist of property and equipment, operating lease assets and liabilities, and debt.
Note 7: Equity and Share-Based Compensation
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding
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| Three Months Ended
September 30, | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – basic | 3,861 | | | 4,109 | | | 3,908 | | | 4,160 | |
| Effect of dilutive securities | 18 | | | 33 | | | 22 | | | 23 | |
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – diluted | 3,880 | | | 4,141 | | | 3,930 | | | 4,184 | |
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| Antidilutive securities | 188 | | | 86 | | | 193 | | | 172 | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used in calculating diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (“diluted EPS”) considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities using the treasury stock method. Antidilutive securities represent the number of potential common shares related to share-based compensation awards that were excluded from diluted EPS because their effect would have been antidilutive.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| (in millions) | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| Cumulative translation adjustments | $ | (275) | | | $ | (1,596) | |
| | | |
| Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges | 16 | | | 49 | |
| Unrecognized gains (losses) on employee benefit obligations and other | 251 | | | 293 | |
| | | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred taxes | $ | (8) | | | $ | (1,253) | |
Share-Based Compensation
Our share-based compensation plans consist primarily of awards of restricted share units (“RSUs”) and stock options to certain employees and directors as part of our long-term incentive compensation structure. Additionally, through our employee stock purchase plans, employees are able to purchase shares of our common stock at a discount through payroll deductions.
In March 2024, we granted 31 million RSUs and 3 million stock options under our annual management awards program. The weighted-average fair values associated with these grants were $42.62 per RSU and $9.49 per stock option. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, share-based compensation expense recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of income was $247 million and $238 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, share-based compensation expense recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of income was $811 million and $786 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, we had unrecognized pretax compensation expense of $2.3 billion related to unvested RSUs and unvested stock options.
Note 8: Supplemental Financial Information
Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Interest | $ | 2,503 | | | $ | 2,566 | |
Income taxes(a) | $ | 5,988 | | | $ | 3,823 | |
a) Cash payments for income taxes in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include $1.2 billion related to the purchase of transferable tax credits.
Noncash Activities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
•we acquired $2.4 billion of property and equipment and intangible assets that were accrued but unpaid
•we recorded a liability of $1.2 billion for a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share paid in October 2024
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
•we acquired $2.2 billion of property and equipment and intangible assets that were accrued but unpaid
•we recorded a liability of $1.2 billion for a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per common share paid in October 2023
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total of the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| (in millions) | September 30,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,814 | | | $ | 6,215 | |
| Restricted cash included in other current assets and other noncurrent assets, net | 64 | | | 67 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 8,878 | | | $ | 6,282 | |
Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies
We are subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. While the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such proceedings and claims is not expected to materially affect our results of operations, cash flows or financial position, any such legal proceedings or claims could be time-consuming and injure our reputation.
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes (“Notes”) included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Overview
We are a global media and technology company with two primary businesses: Connectivity & Platforms and Content & Experiences. We present the operations of (1) our Connectivity & Platforms business in two segments: Residential Connectivity & Platforms and Business Services Connectivity; and (2) our Content & Experiences business in three segments: Media, Studios and Theme Parks.
Consolidated Operating Results
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| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | Change | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | Change |
| (in millions, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | % | | 2024 | 2023 | % |
| Revenue | $ | 32,070 | | $ | 30,115 | | 6.5 | % | | $ | 91,817 | | $ | 90,319 | | 1.7 | % |
| Costs and Expenses: | | | | | | | |
| Programming and production | 10,216 | | 8,652 | | 18.1 | | | 27,000 | | 26,506 | | 1.9 | |
| Marketing and promotion | 1,989 | | 1,866 | | 6.6 | | | 5,929 | | 5,929 | | — | |
| Other operating and administrative | 10,128 | | 9,629 | | 5.2 | | | 29,615 | | 28,247 | | 4.8 | |
| Depreciation | 2,219 | | 2,203 | | 0.7 | | | 6,548 | | 6,662 | | (1.7) | |
| Amortization | 1,659 | | 1,290 | | 28.6 | | | 4,421 | | 4,146 | | 6.6 | |
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| Total costs and expenses | 26,211 | | 23,640 | | 10.9 | | | 73,512 | | 71,489 | | 2.8 | |
Operating income | 5,859 | | 6,475 | | (9.5) | | | 18,304 | | 18,830 | | (2.8) | |
| Interest expense | (1,037) | | (1,060) | | (2.2) | | | (3,065) | | (3,068) | | (0.1) | |
| Investment and other income (loss), net | (3) | | 50 | | NM | | (140) | | 672 | | NM |
Income before income taxes | 4,819 | | 5,465 | | (11.8) | | | 15,099 | | 16,434 | | (8.1) | |
Income tax expense | (1,243) | | (1,468) | | (15.3) | | | (3,906) | | (4,481) | | (12.8) | |
Net income | 3,576 | | 3,997 | | (10.5) | | | 11,192 | | 11,954 | | (6.4) | |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (53) | | (49) | | 8.7 | | (222) | | (175) | | 27.1 | |
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation | $ | 3,629 | | $ | 4,046 | | (10.3) | % | | $ | 11,415 | | $ | 12,128 | | (5.9) | % |
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders | $ | 0.94 | | $ | 0.98 | | (4.5) | % | | $ | 2.92 | | $ | 2.92 | | 0.2 | % |
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders | $ | 0.94 | | $ | 0.98 | | (4.2) | % | | $ | 2.90 | | $ | 2.90 | | 0.2 | % |
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – basic | 3,861 | | 4,109 | | (6.0) | % | | 3,908 | | 4,160 | | (6.1) | % |
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – diluted | 3,880 | | 4,141 | | (6.3) | % | | 3,930 | | 4,184 | | (6.1) | % |
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Adjusted EBITDA(a) | $ | 9,735 | | $ | 9,962 | | (2.3) | % | | $ | 29,261 | | $ | 29,621 | | (1.2) | % |
Percentage changes that are considered not meaningful are denoted with NM.
(a)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section on page 24 for additional information, including our definition and our use of Adjusted EBITDA, and for a reconciliation from net income attributable to Comcast Corporation to Adjusted EBITDA.
Consolidated revenue increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily driven by increases in the Content & Experiences business and Corporate and Other. Revenue