Comcast Reports 2nd Quarter 2022 Results

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Our financial results in the second quarter were very strong across the board, with Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky each delivering solid growth in adjusted EBITDA, resulting in a double-digit increase in adjusted earnings per share and healthy free cash flow generation. Significantly we accomplished this while also continuing to invest in our businesses’ future growth, increasing our return of capital to our shareholders, and keeping our balance sheet in a great place. In Cable, we achieved our highest adjusted EBITDA margin on record even amid a unique and evolving macroeconomic environment that is temporarily putting pressure on the volume of our new customer connects. At NBCUniversal, terrific results at theme parks fueled our growth in the quarter, and we expect our recent premieres and planned slate of content and live events from our media and studios businesses, including Jurassic World: Dominion, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Nope, Sunday Night Football and The World Cup, to make significant contributions later this year, including to our subscriber growth at Peacock. And, at Sky, we grew adjusted EBITDA by double-digits, with year-over-year improvement in each of our markets in Europe. Looking ahead, our company is in an enviable strategic and financial position, with substantial cash flow generation and a strong foundation for innovation,” commented Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation.

($ in millions, except per share data)

2nd Quarter

Year to Date

Consolidated Results

2022

2021

Change

2022

2021

Change

Revenue

$30,016

$28,546

5.1

%

$61,026

$55,751

9.5

%

Net Income Attributable to Comcast

$3,396

$3,738

(9.2

%)

$6,945

$7,067

(1.7

%)

Adjusted Net Income1

$4,507

$3,943

14.3

%

$8,406

$7,472

12.5

%

Adjusted EBITDA2

$9,827

$8,927

10.1

%

$18,977

$17,339

9.4

%

Earnings per Share3

$0.76

$0.80

(5.0

%)

$1.54

$1.51

2.0

%

Adjusted Earnings per Share1

$1.01

$0.84

20.2

%

$1.86

$1.60

16.3

%

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

$6,327

$7,606

(16.8

%)

$13,584

$15,357

(11.5

%)

Free Cash Flow4

$3,170

$4,791

(33.8

%)

$7,930

$10,071

(21.3

%)

For additional detail on segment revenue and expenses, customer metrics, capital expenditures, and free cash flow, please refer to the trending schedules on Comcast’s Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com.

2nd Quarter 2022 Highlights:

  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Increased 10.1% to $9.8 Billion; Adjusted EPS Increased 20.2% to $1.01; Generated Free Cash Flow of $3.2 Billion
  • Returned $4.2 Billion to Shareholders Through a Combination of $1.2 Billion in Dividend Payments and $3.0 Billion in Share Repurchases
  • Cable Communications Adjusted EBITDA Increased 5.3% and Adjusted EBITDA per Customer Relationship Increased 3.0%; Adjusted EBITDA Margin Increased 70 Basis Points to 44.9%
  • Cable Communications Total Customer Relationships of 34.4 Million and Total Broadband Customers of 32.2 Million Were Consistent with the Prior Quarter and Increased 1.7% and 2.5%, Respectively, Compared to the Prior Year Period
  • Cable Communications Wireless Customer Line Net Additions Were 317,000, the Best Second Quarter Result on Record; Wireless Penetration of Residential Broadband Customers Increased to 7.9%
  • In June, Closed the Previously Announced Joint Venture with Charter to Develop and Nationally Offer a Next Generation Streaming Platform
  • NBCUniversal Adjusted EBITDA Increased 19.5% to $1.9 Billion, Including Peacock Losses
  • Peacock Paid Subscribers Stayed Relatively Flat at 13 Million, Following a Very Strong First Quarter That Was Driven by a Variety of Extraordinary Programming
  • Studios Revenue Increased 33.3% to $3.0 Billion, Driven by the Successful Theatrical Performance of Jurassic World: Dominion; Adjusted EBITDA in the Second Quarter Reflected the Timing of Costs for Future Theatrical Releases, Including the Premiere of Minions: The Rise of Gru in the Third Quarter
  • Theme Parks Adjusted EBITDA Increased $411 Million to $632 Million, Its Highest Adjusted EBITDA on Record For a Second Quarter, Reflecting Improved Results at Each Park Compared to the Prior Year Period. Universal Orlando Generated Its Highest Adjusted EBITDA on Record for Any Quarter
  • Sky Adjusted EBITDA Increased 54.1% to $863 Million; On a Constant Currency Basis, Adjusted EBITDA Increased 70.7%

Consolidated Financial Results

Revenue for the second quarter of 2022 increased 5.1% to $30.0 billion. Net Income Attributable to Comcast decreased 9.2% to $3.4 billion. Adjusted Net Income increased 14.3% to $4.5 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 10.1% to $9.8 billion.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue increased 9.5% to $61.0 billion compared to 2021. Net income attributable to Comcast decreased 1.7% to $6.9 billion. Adjusted Net Income increased 12.5% to $8.4 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.4% to $19.0 billion.

Earnings per Share (EPS) for the second quarter of 2022 decreased 5.0% to $0.76 compared to the prior year period. Adjusted EPS increased 20.2% to $1.01.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, EPS increased 2.0% to $1.54 compared to 2021. Adjusted EPS increased 16.3% to $1.86.

Capital Expenditures increased 12.6% to $2.4 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Cable Communications’ capital expenditures increased 4.8% to $1.8 billion. NBCUniversal’s capital expenditures increased 153.8% to $463 million. Sky’s capital expenditures decreased 29.3% to $130 million.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, capital expenditures increased 6.7% to $4.3 billion compared to 2021. Cable Communications’ capital expenditures increased 2.5% to $3.1 billion. NBCUniversal’s capital expenditures increased 116.9% to $769 million. Sky’s capital expenditures decreased 39.1% to $277 million.

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $6.3 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Free Cash Flow was $3.2 billion.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $13.6 billion. Free cash flow was $7.9 billion.

Dividends and Share Repurchases. Comcast resumed its share repurchase program in May 2021 after pausing the program in 2019 to accelerate the reduction of indebtedness it incurred in connection with its acquisition of Sky. During the second quarter of 2022, Comcast paid dividends totaling $1.2 billion and repurchased 70.8 million of its common shares for $3.0 billion, resulting in a total return of capital to shareholders of $4.2 billion, compared to $1.7 billion in the prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Comcast paid dividends totaling $2.4 billion and repurchased 133.4 million of its common shares for $6.0 billion, resulting in a total return of capital to shareholders of $8.4 billion, compared to $2.7 billion in 2021.

Cable Communications

($ in millions)

2nd Quarter

Year to Date

2022

2021

Change

2022

2021

Change

Cable Communications Revenue

Broadband

$6,107

$5,717

6.8

%

$12,158

$11,317

7.4

%

Video

5,423

5,554

(2.4

%)

10,959

11,177

(2.0

%)

Voice

763

870

(12.3

%)

1,549

1,741

(11.0

%)

Wireless

722

556

29.8

%

1,399

1,069

30.9

%

Business Services

2,424

2,202

10.1

%

4,820

4,369

10.3

%

Advertising

748

679

10.2

%

1,419

1,296

9.4

%

Other

415

425

(2.3

%)

839

838

0.1

%

Cable Communications Revenue

$16,601

$16,002

3.7

%

$33,142

$31,807

4.2

%

Cable Communications Adjusted EBITDA

$7,448

$7,073

5.3

%

$14,720

$13,903

5.9

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

44.9%

44.2%

44.4%

43.7%

Cable Communications Capital Expenditures

$1,776

$1,695

4.8

%

$3,143

$3,065

2.5

%

Percent of Cable Communications Revenue

10.7%

10.6%

9.5%

9.6%

Revenue for Cable Communications increased 3.7% to $16.6 billion in the second quarter of 2022, driven by increases in broadband, business services, wireless, and advertising revenue, partially offset by decreases in video, voice, and other revenue. Broadband revenue increased 6.8% due to an increase in average rates and an increase in the number of residential broadband customers compared to the prior year period. Business services revenue increased 10.1% due to an increase in average rates, an increase in the number of customers receiving our services, and from a recent acquisition. Wireless revenue increased 29.8%, primarily due to an increase in the number of customer lines. Advertising revenue increased 10.2%, primarily driven by increases in political advertising and at our advanced advertising businesses, as well as advertising at our Xumo streaming service. Excluding political advertising revenue, advertising revenue increased 1.2%. Video revenue decreased 2.4%, reflecting a decrease in the number of residential video customers, partially offset by an increase in average rates. Voice revenue decreased 12.3%, primarily reflecting a decrease in the number of residential voice customers. Other revenue decreased 2.3%.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Cable revenue increased 4.2% to $33.1 billion compared to 2021, driven by growth in broadband, business services, wireless, advertising, and other revenue, partially offset by a decrease in video and voice revenue.

Total Customer Relationships decreased by 28,000 to 34.4 million in the second quarter of 2022. Residential customer relationships decreased by 38,000 and business customer relationships increased by 10,000. Total broadband customers of 32.2 million were flat compared to the first quarter of 2022, total video customer net losses were 521,000, and total voice customer net losses were 286,000. In addition, Cable Communications added 317,000 wireless lines in the quarter.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, total customer relationships increased by 166,000. Residential customer relationships increased by 147,000 and business customer relationships increased by 19,000. Total broadband customer net additions were 262,000, total video customer net losses were 1.0 million, and total voice customer net losses were 568,000. In addition, Cable Communications added 635,000 wireless lines in the current period.

(in thousands)

Net Additions / (Losses)

2nd Quarter

Year to Date

2Q22

2Q21

2022

2021

2022

2021

Customer Relationships

Residential Customer Relationships

31,875

31,339

(38

)

277

147

647

Business Services Customer Relationships

2,508

2,454

10

17

19

28

Total Customer Relationships

34,384

33,793

(28

)

294

166

675

Residential Customer Relationships Mix

One Product Residential Customers

15,123

13,477

307

480

793

1,069

Two Product Residential Customers

8,282

8,562

(82

)

(83

)

(125

)

(173

)

Three or More Product Residential Customers

8,471

9,299

(263

)

(120

)

(521

)

(250

)

Residential Broadband Customers

29,826

29,108

(10

)

334

243

782

Business Services Broadband Customers

2,337

2,280

10

20

19

32

Total Broadband Customers

32,163

31,388

354

262

814

Residential Video Customers

16,513

18,225

(497

)

(364

)

(982

)

(768

)

Business Services Video Customers

631

731

(23

)

(34

)

(50

)

(121

)

Total Video Customers

17,144

18,956

(521

)

(399

)

(1,032

)

(889

)

Residential Voice Customers

8,497

9,412

(284

)

(121

)

(566

)

(233

)

Business Services Voice Customers

1,389

1,376

(1

)

13

(2

)

19

Total Voice Customers

9,886

10,788

(286

)

(108

)

(568

)

(214

)

Total Wireless Lines

4,615

3,383

317

280

635

558

Adjusted EBITDA for Cable Communications increased 5.3% to $7.4 billion in the second quarter of 2022, reflecting higher revenue, partially offset by a 2.5% increase in operating expenses. Programming costs decreased 1.6%, reflecting a decline in the number of video subscribers, partially offset by contractual rate increases. Non-programming expenses increased 5.2%, primarily reflecting higher other expenses and technical and product support expenses, partially offset by lower franchise and regulatory fees and customer service expenses. Adjusted EBITDA per customer relationship increased 3.0%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 44.9% compared to 44.2% in the prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA for Cable Communications increased 5.9% to $14.7 billion compared to 2021, reflecting higher revenue, partially offset by a 2.9% increase in operating expenses. Programming costs decreased 1.3%, reflecting a decline in the number of video subscribers, partially offset by contractual rate increases. Non-programming expenses increased 5.8%. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA per customer relationship increased 3.3%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 44.4% compared to 43.7% in 2021.

Capital Expenditures for Cable Communications increased 4.8% to $1.8 billion in the second quarter of 2022, primarily reflecting increased investment in line extensions, scalable infrastructure, and support capital, partially offset by decreased investment in customer premise equipment. Cable capital expenditures represented 10.7% of Cable revenue in the second quarter of 2022 compared to 10.6% in the prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Cable capital expenditures increased 2.5% to $3.1 billion, primarily reflecting increased investment in line extensions, scalable infrastructure, and support capital, partially offset by decreased investment in customer premise equipment. Cable capital expenditures represented 9.5% of Cable revenue compared to 9.6% in 2021.

NBCUniversal

($ in millions)

2nd Quarter

Year to Date

2022

2021

Change

2022

2021

Change

NBCUniversal Revenue

Media

$5,332

$5,148

3.6

%

$12,196

$10,184

19.8

%

Excluding Olympics and Super Bowl5

$5,332

$5,148

3.6

%

$ 10,715

$ 10,184

5.2

%

Studios

2,966

2,224

33.3

%

5,722

4,620

23.9

%

Theme Parks

1,804

1,095

64.8

%

3,364

1,714

96.3

%

Headquarters and other

8

22

(63.9

%)

24

38

(35.9

%)

Eliminations

(664

)

(534

)

(24.5

%)

(1,566

)

(1,576

)

0.7

%

NBCUniversal Revenue

$9,445

$7,955

18.7

%

$19,741

$14,980

31.8

%

NBCUniversal Adjusted EBITDA

Media

$1,337

$1,378

(2.9

%)

$2,496

$2,851

(12.4

%)

Studios

1

156

(99.5

%)

246

653

(62.4

%)

Theme Parks

632

221

186.5

%

1,082

159

NM

Headquarters and other

(137

)

(186

)

26.3

%

(329

)

(395

)

16.8

%

Eliminations

23

(15

)

NM

(39

)

(225

)

82.7

%

NBCUniversal Adjusted EBITDA

$1,856

$1,553

19.5

%

$3,457

$3,043

13.6

%

NM=comparison not meaningful.

Revenue for NBCUniversal increased 18.7% to $9.4 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA increased 19.5% to $1.9 billion.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, NBCUniversal revenue increased 31.8% to $19.7 billion compared to 2021. Adjusted EBITDA increased 13.6% to $3.5 billion.

Media
Media revenue increased 3.6% to $5.3 billion in the second quarter of 2022, primarily reflecting higher distribution revenue, partially offset by lower advertising revenue. Distribution revenue increased 8.4%, driven by increases at Peacock and contractual rate increases, partially offset by a decline in subscribers at our networks. Advertising revenue decreased 1.3%, reflecting a decline in ratings in the current year period and a higher number of sporting events in the prior year period, partially offset by higher pricing and additional Peacock sales. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 2.9% to $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2022, reflecting higher operating expenses, which more than offset higher revenue. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to higher costs at Peacock. Media results include $444 million of revenue and an Adjusted EBITDA6 loss of $467 million related to Peacock, compared to $122 million of revenue and an Adjusted EBITDA6 loss of $363 million in the prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue from the Media segment increased 19.8% to $12.2 billion compared to 2021, primarily due to higher advertising revenue and distribution revenue. Excluding $963 million of revenue generated by the broadcast of the 2022 Beijing Olympics and $519 million of revenue generated by the broadcast of the NFL’s Super Bowl in the first quarter of 2022, Media revenue increased 5.2%. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 12.4% to $2.5 billion compared to 2021, reflecting higher operating expenses, which more than offset higher revenue. The increase in operating expenses was primarily driven by higher programming and production expenses, primarily reflecting higher sports programming costs associated with the broadcasts of 2022 Beijing Olympics and the NFL’s Super Bowl, as well as higher programming costs at Peacock. Media results include $916 million of revenue and an Adjusted EBITDA6 loss of $924 million related to Peacock, compared to $213 million of revenue and an Adjusted EBITDA6 loss of $640 million in 2021.

Studios
Studios revenue increased 33.3% to $3.0 billion in the second quarter of 2022, primarily reflecting higher theatrical revenue and content licensing revenue. Theatrical revenue increased $352 million to $550 million, primarily due to an increase in the number of theatrical releases in the current year period, including the successful release of Jurassic World: Dominion. Content licensing revenue increased 19.0%, driven by television content licensing. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $155 million to $1 million in the second quarter of 2022, reflecting higher operating expenses, which more than offset higher revenue. The increase in operating expenses was driven by higher programming and production expenses, reflecting higher amortization of television and film production costs in the current year period, as well as an increase in advertising, marketing and promotion expenses ahead of recent film releases, Jurassic World: Dominion and Minions: The Rise of Gru.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue from the Studios segment increased 23.9% to $5.7 billion compared to 2021, primarily reflecting higher content licensing revenue and theatrical revenue. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 62.4% to $246 million compared to 2021, reflecting higher operating expenses, which more than offset higher revenue.

Theme Parks
Theme Parks revenue increased 64.8% to $1.8 billion in the second quarter of 2022, due to higher attendance and increases in guest spending at our parks in the U.S. and Japan compared to the prior year period. Universal Beijing Resort was closed for most of the second quarter of 2022 due to local COVID-19-related prevention and control requirements, then resumed operations with restricted capacity in late June. Theme Parks Adjusted EBITDA increased $411 million to $632 million in the second quarter of 2022, reflecting higher revenue, partially offset by higher operating expenses.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue from the Theme Parks segment increased 96.3% to $3.4 billion compared to 2021, primarily reflecting improved operating conditions compared to 2021, when each of our theme parks in the U.S. and Japan was either operating at limited capacity or closed during certain periods as a result of COVID-19. Adjusted EBITDA increased $923 million to $1.1 billion compared to 2021, reflecting higher revenue, partially offset by higher operating expenses.

Headquarters and Other
NBCUniversal Headquarters and Other includes overhead, personnel costs and costs associated with corporate initiatives. Headquarters and Other Adjusted EBITDA loss in the second quarter of 2022 was $137 million, compared to a loss of $186 million in the prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Headquarters and Other Adjusted EBITDA loss was $329 million, compared to a loss of $395 million in 2021.

Eliminations
Amounts represent eliminations of transactions between our NBCUniversal segments, which are affected by the timing of recognition of content licenses between our Studios and Media segments. Revenue eliminations in the second quarter of 2022 were $664 million, compared to $534 million in the prior year period, and Adjusted EBITDA eliminations were a benefit of $23 million, compared to a loss of $15 million in the prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue eliminations of $1.6 billion were consistent with 2021. Adjusted EBITDA eliminations were $39 million, compared to $225 million in 2021. The year-over-year change was primarily driven by the licensing of content by the Studios segment to Peacock in the Media segment.

Sky

($ in millions)

2nd Quarter

Year to Date

2022

2021

Change

Constant
Currency
Change7

2022

2021

Change

Constant
Currency
Change7

Sky Revenue

Direct-to-Consumer

$3,680

$4,222

(12.8

%)

(2.4

%)

$7,564

$8,288

(8.7

%)

(1.4

%)

Content

265

355

(25.3

%)

(16.4

%)

561

713

(21.4

%)

(15.4

%)

Advertising

556

643

(13.5

%)

(3.1

%)

1,152

1,216

(5.3

%)

2.3

%

Sky Revenue

$4,501

$5,220

(13.8

%)

(3.5

%)

$9,276

$10,217

(9.2

%)

(1.9

%)

Sky Operating Costs and Expenses

$3,639

$4,660

(21.9

%)

(12.5

%)

$7,791

$9,294

(16.2

%)

(9.3

%)

Sky Adjusted EBITDA

$863

$560

54.1

%

70.7

%

$1,485

$924

60.8

%

70.9

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

19.2%

10.7%

16.0%

9.0%

Revenue for Sky decreased 13.8% to $4.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Excluding the impact of currency, revenue decreased 3.5% compared to the prior year period, primarily reflecting lower direct-to-consumer revenue, content revenue, and advertising revenue. Direct-to-consumer revenue decreased 2.4% to $3.7 billion due to a decrease in customer relationships and average revenue per customer relationship in Italy and Germany compared to the prior year period, including the impact of resets in our sports rights, partially offset by an increase in customer relationships and average revenue per customer relationship in the U.K. compared to the prior year period. Content revenue decreased 16.4% to $265 million, primarily due to a change in sports programming licensing agreements in Italy and Germany. Advertising revenue decreased 3.1% to $556 million, reflecting lower advertising revenue in Italy primarily associated with the reset in our sports rights, which more than offset higher advertising revenue in the U.K. and Germany.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Sky revenue decreased 9.2% to $9.3 billion compared to 2021. Excluding the impact of currency, revenue decreased 1.9%, reflecting lower direct-to-consumer revenue and content revenue, which more than offset higher advertising revenue.

Total Customer Relationships decreased by 255,000 to 22.7 million in the second quarter of 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, total customer relationships decreased by 361,000.

(in thousands)

Customers

Net Additions / (Losses)

2nd Quarter

Year to Date

2Q22

2Q21

2022

2021

2022

2021

Total Customer Relationships

22,666

23,198

(255)

(248)

(361)

(26)

Adjusted EBITDA for Sky increased 54.1% to $863 million in the second quarter of 2022. Excluding the impact of currency, Adjusted EBITDA increased 70.7% compared to the prior year period, reflecting lower operating expenses, which more than offset lower revenue. The decrease in operating expenses was due to lower programming and production expenses, primarily reflecting resets in our sports rights in Italy and Germany.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA for Sky increased 60.8% to $1.5 billion compared to 2021. Excluding the impact of currency, Adjusted EBITDA increased 70.9%.

Corporate, Other and Eliminations

Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other primarily relates to corporate operations, Comcast Spectacor, and our new smart TV initiatives. Revenue in the second quarter of 2022 was $164 million compared to $92 million in the prior year period. Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA loss was $304 million compared to a loss of $261 million in the prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Corporate and Other revenue was $402 million compared to $181 million in 2021. Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA loss was $566 million compared to a loss of $541 million in 2021.

Eliminations
Amounts represent eliminations of transactions between Cable Communications, NBCUniversal, Sky and other businesses. Eliminations of transactions between NBCUniversal segments are presented separately. Revenue eliminations in the second quarter of 2022 were $696 million compared to $723 million in the prior year period, and Adjusted EBITDA eliminations were a loss of $36 million compared to a benefit of $2 million in the prior year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue eliminations were $1.5 billion compared to $1.4 billion in 2021, and Adjusted EBITDA eliminations were a loss of $119 million compared to a benefit of $11 million in 2021. Current year amounts reflect an increase in eliminations associated with the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Notes:

1

We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as net income attributable to Comcast Corporation and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders, respectively, adjusted to exclude the effects of the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, investments that investors may want to evaluate separately (such as based on fair value) and the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges that affect period-over-period comparisons. See Table 5 for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures.

2

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Comcast Corporation before net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, income tax expense, investment and other income (loss), net, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and other operating gains and losses (such as impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses on the sale of long-lived assets), if any. From time to time, we may exclude from Adjusted EBITDA the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) that affect the period-to-period comparability of our operating performance. See Table 4 for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure.

3

All earnings per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis.

4

We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities (as stated in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows) reduced by capital expenditures and cash paid for intangible assets. From time to time, we may exclude from Free Cash Flow the impact of certain cash receipts or payments (such as significant legal settlements) that affect period-to-period comparability. Cash payments related to certain capital or intangible assets, such as the construction of Universal Beijing Resort, are presented separately in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and are therefore excluded from capital expenditures and cash paid for intangible assets for Free Cash Flow. See Table 4 for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure.

5

From time to time, we may present adjusted information (e.g., Adjusted Revenues) to exclude the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges affecting period-to-period comparability of our operating performance. See Table 7 for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures.

6

Adjusted EBITDA is the measure of profit or loss for our segments. From time to time, we may present Adjusted EBITDA for components of our reportable segments, such as Peacock. We believe these measures are useful to evaluate our financial results and provide a basis of comparison to others, although our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA for components are generally presented on a consistent basis with the respective segments and include direct revenue and operating costs and expenses attributed to the component operations.

7

Sky constant currency growth rates are calculated by comparing the current period results to the comparative period results in the prior year adjusted to reflect the average exchange rates from the current year period rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective prior year periods. See Table 6 for reconciliation of Sky’s constant currency growth.

Numerical information is presented on a rounded basis using actual amounts. Minor differences in totals and percentage calculations may exist due to rounding.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia.
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