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Peacock Surges to 44 Million Subs as Comcast Bets on a February Sports Push
business27 days ago

Peacock Surges to 44 Million Subs as Comcast Bets on a February Sports Push

Comcast’s NBCUniversal posted a mixed Q4 2025: revenue rose to $32.3B, but Peacock’s losses widened to about $552M due to the NBA rights deal; Peacock ended 2025 with 44M subscribers (up from 41M). Domestic TV revenue slipped, Epic Universe boosted parks revenue, and Versant was spun out to sharpen NBCU’s streaming/live-sports focus. With co-CEOs Roberts and Cavanagh, NBCU is betting on a “Legendary February” (Olympics, Super Bowl, NBA All-Star) to fuel growth in 2026, while wireless gains remain solid (1.5M net adds, 9M+ total lines) amid ongoing broadband losses.

Peacock Posts $552M Loss as Subscribers Reach 44 Million
business27 days ago

Peacock Posts $552M Loss as Subscribers Reach 44 Million

NBCUniversal's Peacock posted a widened fourth‑quarter loss of $552 million while revenue rose to about $1.6 billion, and the service added paying subscribers to 44 million (up from 41 million in Q3 and 36 million a year ago); executives say Peacock is evolving into a sports‑heavy platform with a year‑round lineup, and they expect losses to improve in 2026.

Netflix surpasses 325 million subscribers as Warner Bros. deal advances
business1 month ago

Netflix surpasses 325 million subscribers as Warner Bros. deal advances

Netflix says it has 325 million paid subscribers (up from 300 million) and has amended its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets to an all-cash $27.75 per share, a deal needing antitrust approval and facing competition from Paramount’s bid. WBD backs Netflix’s offer as the market weighs whether streaming subscribers are the right metric for competition. Netflix also posted Q4 earnings of $0.56 per share on $12.05 billion revenue and guided to $0.76 per share on about $12.16 billion for Q1 2026, while outlining priorities like expanding ads, live events, and new content formats as it closes the Warner deal.

Spotify hikes Premium price to $12.99 ahead of February rollout
business1 month ago

Spotify hikes Premium price to $12.99 ahead of February rollout

Spotify will raise the U.S. Premium price to $12.99 from $11.99 starting February, with Estonia and Latvia also seeing increases; the last U.S. hike was July 2024. The move accompanies Spotify’s push into video and creator monetization, including a Netflix podcast partnership and expanded eligibility for its Spotify Partner Program, even as ad revenue remains weak. In its latest results, Spotify reported about 281 million paying subscribers and solid revenue growth, amid a leadership shift with Daniel Ek becoming executive chairman and Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström stepping in as co-CEOs.

business3 months ago

Peacock's Subscriber Count Stalls at 41 Million

Peacock has been stuck at around 41 million subscribers throughout 2025, with fluctuations in churn rate and challenges such as price hikes and loss of WWE programming. Despite efforts to expand through partnerships and exclusive sports content like NBA games, the streamer has yet to reach 42 million subscribers or turn a profit, but it remains a key player in NBCUniversal's streaming strategy.

business3 months ago

Peacock Reports $217 Million Loss Despite Stable Subscriber Count

Peacock, Comcast's streaming service, reported a narrowed third-quarter loss of $217 million with stable subscriber numbers at 41 million, despite a slight revenue decline to $1.4 billion. The company's overall financials showed mixed results across different segments, with growth in theme parks and content licensing offset by losses in other areas. Comcast continues to invest in content and theme park expansion while managing costs and preparing for a corporate separation.

business6 months ago

Disney's Q3 Earnings Rise on Streaming and Parks, Despite Stock Dip

Disney reported a strong quarter with a 6% increase in streaming revenue and a profit of $346 million, driven by higher sales at domestic parks and growth in Disney+ and Hulu subscribers, totaling 183 million. The company exceeded Wall Street expectations, with revenue reaching $23.7 billion and an adjusted EPS of $1.61. Despite challenges in linear TV, Disney is optimistic about future growth, including new streaming services and international expansion.

business7 months ago

Spotify Surpasses Subscriber Expectations Despite Quarterly Losses and Lowered Forecasts

Spotify exceeded subscriber forecasts with 276 million paying users and 696 million MAUs, but reported a quarterly loss of €86 million due to increased expenses, despite a 10% revenue rise to €4.19 billion. The company faces challenges in its advertising segment and is focusing on growth initiatives, including expanding video content and strategic partnerships, while investor sentiment remains optimistic despite recent stock declines.