On August 19, Comcast rose 3.12% in regular trading, trading at approximately $27.02 per share, with turnover of $138 million.
On the news front, Comcast's streaming platform Peacock announced immediate price increases across all three subscription tiers: Select rose from $7.99 to $8.99 per month (approximately 12% increase), Premium from $10.99 to $12.99, and Premium Plus from $16.99 to $19.99 (the latter two rising approximately 18%). The new pricing applies to new and returning subscribers.
The price hike comes at a time of significant momentum for the platform. Peacock reported its first-ever quarterly profit in Q2, generating $189 million in profit driven by FIFA World Cup and NBA playoff coverage. Paid subscribers reached 48 million. Additionally, NBCUniversal recently signed a multi-year strategic deal with YouTube to bundle Peacock Premium with YouTube Premium starting early next year, further expanding its distribution reach. The combination of proven profitability, growing subscriber base, and expanded distribution channels positions Peacock to capture incremental revenue from the price increases.
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