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Epic Universe Surge Powers Comcast’s Record Q2 Gains

Comcast’s strongest park performance on record is prompting a bigger investment focus at Universal Orlando Resort

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Overview

  • Epic Universe propelled Universal’s theme parks to $2.349 billion in Q2 revenue, a 19% year-over-year increase.
  • Theme park profit jumped 26% to $1.7 billion, helping drive adjusted EPS of $1.25 that topped Wall Street estimates.
  • Visitors to Universal Orlando Resort logged higher per-capita spending and lifted attendance across all parks.
  • At $7 billion, Epic Universe stands as Comcast’s largest-ever theme park investment and its biggest launch since The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
  • Strong park results are reshaping competition in Central Florida and informing Universal’s future expansion strategies.