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Comcast results top estimates on film, theme parks growth

July 27, 2017 6:09 AM EDT

By Anjali Athavaley

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comcast Corp's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) quarterly results topped Wall Street analysts' estimates on higher revenue in its filmed entertainment and theme parks businesses, even as the No. 1 U.S. cable operator lost video subscribers.

Net income attributable to Comcast rose 23.9 percent to $2.51 billion, or 52 cents a share, during the company's second quarter ended June 30, up from $2.03 billion, or 41 cents a share. Revenue rose... More

Comcast (CMCSA) Tops Q2 EPS by 4c, Beats on Revenues

July 27, 2017 6:03 AM EDT

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) reported Q2 EPS of $0.52, $0.04 better than the analyst estimate of $0.48. Revenue for the quarter came in at $21.17 billion versus the consensus estimate of $20.86 billion.

Consolidated Revenue Increased 9.8%; Net Income Attributable to Comcast Increased 23.9%; Adjusted EBITDA Increased 10.0%Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $5.2 Billion; Free Cash Flow was $2.2 BillionEarnings per... More

Comcast (CMCSA) Should Buy Verizon (VZ) - Citi

July 26, 2017 7:27 AM EDT

Citi analyst Jason Bazinet is making a bold case that Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) should acquire Verizon (NYSE: VZ).

Bazinet cited four reason why a deal makes sense for both:

1) Wireless would allow Comcast to extend Internet connectivity beyond the home.

2) Both cable and wireless firms will need to... More

UPDATE: Citi Downgrades Dish Network (DISH) to Sell

July 26, 2017 7:10 AM EDT

(Updated - July 26, 2017 7:28 AM EDT)

(updated to add analyst comment)

Citi downgraded Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) from Buy to Sell with a price target of $52.00 (from $94.00).

Analyst Jason Bazinet believes the company maybe a loser according to a morning... More

Wells Fargo Starts Altice-USA (ATUS) at Market Perform

July 26, 2017 4:37 AM EDT

Wells Fargo initiates coverage on Altice-USA (NYSE: ATUS) with a Market Perform rating and a price target of $34.00.

Analyst Marci Ryvicker says the path for management to travel to reach its stated goals appears "murky"and believes the current valuation leaves little... More