Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Shares

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Comcast stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.

Comcast Stock Performance

Shares of CMCSA stock opened at $27.82 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $28.10 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $30.75. Comcast Corporation has a 12 month low of $25.75 and a 12 month high of $38.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $101.37 billion, a PE ratio of 4.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 0.81.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The cable giant reported $1.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.10 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $31.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $30.74 billion. Comcast had a net margin of 18.33% and a return on equity of 18.06%. The business’s revenue was down 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.12 earnings per share. Analysts forecast that Comcast Corporation will post 4.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Comcast Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Investors of record on Wednesday, January 14th will be given a $0.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 14th. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.7%. Comcast’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.96%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on CMCSA shares. Daiwa Capital Markets cut their price target on Comcast from $38.00 to $30.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Benchmark cut their target price on Comcast from $46.00 to $44.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 5th. UBS Group set a $37.00 price target on Comcast in a report on Monday, January 12th. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Comcast in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Loop Capital cut their price objective on shares of Comcast from $43.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 31st. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nineteen have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $34.89.

More Comcast News

Here are the key news stories impacting Comcast this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat highlights Comcast’s low P/E (~7x) and a ~4.5% yield, arguing the stock combines high yield with rebound potential as core results are expected to grow despite divestitures; institutional buying in early January is cited as supportive. 3 Low P/E Stocks: Separating Multibaggers From a Value Trap
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that Comcast has spun off Versant (new media vehicle) suggest potential value‑unlocking for shareholders if the market re-rates separated assets. This kind of corporate action can catalyze long-term upside. Comcast spins off Versant, unleashing a new media power on Wall Street
• Positive Sentiment: NBCUniversal’s push into live sports (Olympics, Super Bowl, NBA All‑Star and recent rights spending) should help differentiate the media network, supporting ad and subscription revenue over the next few quarters. NBCUniversal strategically leans into sports as it prepares for ‘Legendary February’
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes elevated investor attention on CMCSA and reviews factors that will drive performance; this is informational but not a clear directional catalyst. Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Local retail expansion (new Xfinity store in Chehalis, WA) is positive for customer access and brand presence but is a small operational item unlikely to move the stock on its own. Chehalis Welcomes First Xfinity Store
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst pressure: Sanford C. Bernstein trimmed its price target to $32 (from $34) and kept a “market perform” rating — a reminder that analysts see limited near‑term upside, which can weigh on sentiment. Bernstein adjusts price target on Comcast
• Negative Sentiment: Consensus analyst stance remains cautious (many Holds), which mutes momentum until clearer evidence of revenue/earnings inflection or successful asset re‑rating emerges. Comcast Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold”

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of Comcast by 150.9% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 166,265 shares of the cable giant’s stock valued at $6,240,000 after acquiring an additional 99,986 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Comcast by 2.8% during the second quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 66,250 shares of the cable giant’s stock valued at $2,364,000 after purchasing an additional 1,806 shares during the period. Everpar Advisors LLC increased its position in Comcast by 15.9% in the second quarter. Everpar Advisors LLC now owns 9,573 shares of the cable giant’s stock worth $342,000 after buying an additional 1,313 shares during the last quarter. Range Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Comcast by 6.5% in the second quarter. Range Financial Group LLC now owns 8,584 shares of the cable giant’s stock valued at $306,000 after buying an additional 521 shares during the period. Finally, Fragasso Financial Advisors Inc grew its stake in shares of Comcast by 8.0% during the 2nd quarter. Fragasso Financial Advisors Inc now owns 13,204 shares of the cable giant’s stock worth $471,000 after acquiring an additional 979 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 84.32% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Comcast Company Profile

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is a diversified global media and technology company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its principal operations are organized around Comcast Cable, which provides broadband internet, video, voice and wireless services to residential and business customers in the United States under the Xfinity and Comcast Business brands, and NBCUniversal, a media and entertainment group that develops, produces and distributes content across broadcast and cable networks, film, and streaming platforms.

NBCUniversal’s assets include the NBC broadcast network, a portfolio of cable channels, Universal Pictures and other film and television production businesses, and the Peacock streaming service.