Morgan Stanley Reaffirms Comcast Rating, Price Target $31
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2 days ago
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Should l Buy CMCSA?
Comcastis scheduled to announce quarterly results on April 23, while Paramount Skydanceand Warner Bros. Discoveryare expected to report earnings on May 4 and 7, respectively. What to watch for:Clickto check out Warner Bros. Discover's recent Media Buzz Sentiment as measured by TipRanks.OUTLOOK:Current consensus EPS and revenue forecasts for Comcast's March-end quarter stand at 76c and $30.35B, respectively, according to Yahoo Finance. Warner Bros. Discovery's current consensus losses per share and revenue forecasts for its March-end quarter stand at (10c) and $8.89B, respectively. Lastly, current consensus EPS and revenue forecasts for Paramount's March-end quarter stand at 16c and $7.28B, respectively.ATTRACTIVE VALUATION, NO CATALYST:Earlier this month, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an Equal Weight rating on Comcast with a price target of $31 following a transfer in analyst coverage. The firm views the current valuation as "attractive," but sees no immediate catalyst for multiple expansion given expectations for continued broadband net losses.COMPETITIVE YET RATIONAL:Meanwhile, Scotiabank lowered the firm's price target on Comcast to $34 from $35.25, but kept a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The firm told investors it believes the U.S. wireless pricing environment remains "competitive yet rational" and is conductive to growth. Further, Scotiabank said it was lowering its price target on the stock to slightly reduced FY EBITDA projections.BEARISH ON PARAMOUNT:Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall lowered the firm's price target on Paramount Skydance to $8 from $10, maintaining an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm told investors in a research note that it believes high pro forma leverage equals risk for Paramount, and the NFL has increased the pressure. Paramount will need to get into post-deal execution to assuage fears, Wells argued.
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Analyst Views on CMCSA
Wall Street analysts forecast CMCSA stock price to rise
22 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
12 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 31.640
Low
23.00
Averages
33.45
High
53.00
Current: 31.640
Low
23.00
Averages
33.45
High
53.00
About CMCSA
Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company. The Company delivers broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produces, distributes, and streams entertainment, sports, and news through brands, including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and brings theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. The Company operates through two primary businesses: Connectivity & Platforms and Content & Experiences. The Connectivity & Platforms business includes two segments: Residential Connectivity & Platforms, and Business Services. Its Connectivity and Content & Experiences business include three segments: Media, Studios and Theme Parks. Sky provides connectivity services to customers across Europe through Sky Broadband, Sky Mobile, and Sky Business. Sky Business extends broadband services and purpose-built products to businesses in Europe.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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