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Comcast’s quarterly broadband losses exceed expectations

Comcast reported 144,000 domestic residential broadband net losses in its third-quarter results released on 22 October, more than analysts expected and more than a year earlier. ^[1][2]

Philadelphia, United StatesEvent: 22 October 2026Under 1 min read

Published 29 Oct 2026, 19:03 UTC

The facts

The quarter ended on 30 September. Broadband net losses rose from 91,000 in the comparable 2025 quarter; Reuters cited a FactSet consensus loss of 116,800. ^[1][2]
Comcast ended the quarter with 28.343 million domestic residential broadband customers, according to its earnings release. ^[1]
Adjusted diluted earnings were $1.07 per share versus $1.12 a year earlier. GAAP diluted earnings were $0.97 versus $0.90; these measures are distinct. ^[1]

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 19:03 UTC.

Comcast third-quarter 2026 earnings release
Comcast via SEC EDGAR · Primary source · 22 Oct 2026
Comcast broadband losses deepen
Reuters via Investing.com · Reporting · 22 Oct 2026
Independent Reuters report, including the named FactSet broadband-loss consensus. No unverified share-price move or unnamed EPS consensus is inferred.

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