Comcast is rising today: what traders are watching

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Comcast surges 5.10% today to $29.86

Highlights

Comcast delivered Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.84, beating expectations, with revenue of $32.31 billion and quarterly free cash flow at $4.4 billion.
Despite strong capital returns of $11.7 billion to shareholders in 2025, Comcast faced ongoing broadband subscriber losses and wider losses at Peacock and media units.
Technically, CMCSA trades at $29.86 above key moving averages, but momentum signals are mixed and weekly indicators favor a bearish or sideways price range between $28.72 and $29.50.

Earnings beat and capital returns as broadband losses persist

Comcast reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, delivering adjusted earnings per share of $0.84 that beat expectations and revenue of $32.31 billion, in line with forecasts. Free cash flow for the quarter reached $4.4 billion, with $11.7 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks over the year. The company continued to face losses in core broadband subscribers and reported wider losses at its Peacock streaming and media units, while its board maintained the annual dividend for 2026.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, highlights that Comcast’s price remains above key short- and medium-term averages but is still trending under its 200-day mark. He notes persistent fundamental concerns — broadband losses and widening streaming unit deficits — that undermine confidence. The technical picture is ambiguous, with divergent daily signals and unreliable bullish indicators. Kharitonov sees the risk of further downside if support at $28.72 breaks. "Investors should be wary, as recent gains seem fragile and not firmly supported by fundamentals."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, notes Comcast’s stronger-than-expected earnings and solid shareholder returns as core positives. He believes robust free cash flow and a stable dividend point to management’s ongoing commitment. Karapetjanc views the recent price recovery and support zone at $28.72 as a foundation for future advances. He expects the bullish structure to persist if resistance at $29.50 is overcome. "Comcast offers multiple setups for further growth, with medium-term upside entirely possible if momentum continues."

High intraday volatility and mixed momentum as buyers return

Momentum signals on the daily chart for CMCSA are mixed: the MACD shows modest buying strength while the ADX is neutral, indicating some momentum but not robust. The daily RSI of 48.27 is slightly bearish, with Stoch RSI and CCI remaining neutral, and oscillators on lower timeframes showing frequent overbought readings. BBP signals buyer dominance as the price surged $1.45, or 5.10%, since the previous session. After a gap down at the open and a sharp rebound, the price is near today's high of $29.50, reflecting high intraday volatility and strong afternoon buying. Divergence in momentum and oscillator signals signals an uncertain short-term tone, though intraday action currently favors bulls. Nearest dynamic support is at $28.72 (Kijun/Ichimoku), with medium-term resistance at the 50-day average level.

Previously it was reported that Comcast is exhibiting short- and medium-term bullish momentum with the price above key shorter moving averages, while remaining capped by longer-term resistance and bearish weekly signals. Despite some intraday buying strength and a recent earnings beat, the outlook over the next week is range-bound, with resistance near $29.90 and downside risk persisting due to dominant weekly bearish indicators.

Source of Data: CMCSA Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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