NBCUniversal and Google's YouTube have reached a deal that will bring the Peacock streaming service to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S., and also extend its distribution agreement with YouTube TV.
NBCUniversal and YouTube have reached a multiyear deal that will see Peacock ingested into the platform for YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. Slated for early 2027, all Peacock content — including sports like the NFL and NBA, Universal films and Bravo originals — will be included in YouTube subscriptions.
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA, XETRA:CTP2) reported stronger-than-expected second quarter 2026 results on Thursday, with adjusted earnings per share and revenue topping Wall Street expectations, while the company highlighted growth across its connectivity businesses and the first quarterly profit for streaming service Peacock. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.04 on rev...
Comcast's second quarter numbers showed softening attendance trends in Orlando, a trend co-CEO Mike Cavanagh said has continued third quarter “driven by some weakness in consumer sentiment and higher travel costs.” He said Comcast is “watching those trends carefully” and that they're temporary, “not a permanent change in the outlook at all.
Using the word “independent” multiple times to describe NBCUniversal's forthcoming independence, Comcast Co-CEOs Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh said they are already talking with potential partners. Speaking to Wall Street investors on Comcast's second-quarter earnings call Thursday, the execs said NBCU has started to explore its options.
NBCUniversal streamer Peacock swung to a $189 million profit for the three months ended in June, its first quarter in the black, and added 2 million paid subscribers to reach 48 million.
Comcast reported growth in NBCUniversal's TV and films businesses, with streaming platform Peacock reaching profitability for the first time since its 2020 launch. Comcast's broadband unit once again reported customer losses, and revenue was down as its new strategy centered around mobile and broadband deals takes hold.