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Epic Universe Propels Comcast Q2 Results Past Expectations

The Orlando park’s launch lifted theme park revenue nearly 19%, boosted content segment sales, drove shares higher

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Overview

  • Comcast reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.25 on $30.3 billion in revenue, surpassing analysts’ projections of $1.16 and sending shares up.
  • Epic Universe’s official opening on May 22 drove Universal Orlando theme park revenue up 18.9% and profit by 26% year over year.
  • Guest attendance and per capita spending climbed across Universal Orlando Resort as visitors explored the park’s five immersive lands.
  • Content & Experiences revenue, which includes parks, media and studios, rose 6% with Peacock also contributing double-digit streaming gains.
  • Investors cheered the park’s early momentum alongside strong performance in live events and studio releases like How to Train Your Dragon.