Investing.com - Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) reported on Thursday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Comcast announced earnings per share of $0.86 on revenue of $31.01B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.8022 on revenue of $30.5B.
Comcast shares are down 11% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $44.45 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the Nasdaq which is down 20.17% from the start of the year.
Comcast follows other major Communication Services sector earnings this month
Comcast's report follows an earnings missed by Alphabet C on Tuesday, who reported EPS of $24.62 on revenue of $68.01B, compared to forecasts EPS of $25.75 on revenue of $68.08B.
Alphabet A had missed expectations on Tuesday with first quarter EPS of $24.62 on revenue of $68.01B, compared to forecast for EPS of $25.89 on revenue of $68.08B.
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