CMCSA · 8-K · 20261022PR066783

Income Tax Rate Changes

COMCAST CORP · 2026-10-22 · Importance 42 · Surprise 40

Third-quarter income tax expense decreased 11.0% to $1.1 billion from $1.2 billion in the prior-year period. Income before income taxes declined 0.5% to $4.4 billion, producing an effective tax rate of approximately 24.4% in 2026 versus approximately 27.3% in 2025. Net income attributable to Comcast increased 3.5% to $3.4 billion despite lower adjusted earnings. For the first nine months, income tax expense decreased to $3.0 billion from $6.0 billion, primarily reflecting the prior-year comparison that included significant investment-related gains and tax effects.