Comcast (CMCSA) Q1 Earnings Beat with Revenue of $31.46 Billion

Comcast (CMCSA) reported Q1 earnings exceeding Wall Street expectations, with revenue of $31.46 billion versus the $30.43 billion forecast. The company improved broadband losses, reducing them to 65,000 customers from 183,000 a year earlier, while also adding 435,000 mobile lines. The media business generated $7.28 billion in revenue, a 61% increase, aided by significant events like the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics. Although net income fell nearly 36% to $2.17 billion, adjusted earnings per share were $0.79, beating the $0.73 estimate, which resulted in an 8% stock increase in premarket trading.