On Feb. 2, Comcast
- Comcast matched estimates by growing revenues 10%.
- Operating margins grew 2% on higher revenue-per-subscriber metrics.
- Net profit fell slightly on lower investments and other income versus 2004.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
Avg. Est. |
2005 |
2004 |
Change |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Sales |
$22,220 |
$22,255 |
$20,307 |
+9.6% |
Net profit |
-- |
$928 |
$970 |
-4.3% |
EPS |
$0.58 |
$0.42 |
$0.43 |
-2.3% |
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Margin Checkup
2005 |
2004 |
Change |
|
---|---|---|---|
OCF margin* |
38.16% |
37.09% |
+1.08% |
Op. margin |
16.58% |
14.32% |
+2.26% |
Net margin |
4.17% |
4.78% |
-0.61% |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
Assets |
2005 |
2004 |
Change |
---|---|---|---|
Cash+ ST invest. |
$841 |
$2,007 |
-58.1% |
Accounts rec. |
$1,060 |
$959 |
+10.5% |
Liabilities |
2005 |
2004 |
Change |
---|---|---|---|
Long-term debt |
$21,682 |
$20,093 |
+7.9% |
Accounts pay. |
$2,033 |
$2,041 |
-0.4% |
Cash Flow Highlights
2005 |
2004 |
Change |
|
---|---|---|---|
Cash from ops. |
$4,922 |
$5,930 |
-17.0% |
Capital expend. |
$3,621 |
$3,660 |
-1.1% |
Free cash flow |
$1,301 |
$2,270 |
-42.7% |
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