Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Acquires Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA). In a filing disclosed on July 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Comcast stock on June 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBI) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO) on 6/30/2026.

Comcast Stock Performance

NASDAQ:CMCSA remained flat at $23.79 during mid-day trading on Friday. 42,117,915 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 41,399,820. Comcast Corporation has a 1 year low of $22.13 and a 1 year high of $36.40. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $24.75 and its 200 day moving average price is $27.92. The stock has a market cap of $84.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The cable giant reported $0.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $31.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $30.42 billion. Comcast had a return on equity of 15.47% and a net margin of 15.00%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.09 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Comcast Corporation will post 3.5 earnings per share for the current year.

Comcast Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 1st will be given a $0.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 1st. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.5%. Comcast’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.98%.

Key Headlines Impacting Comcast

Here are the key news stories impacting Comcast this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and market commentators argue Comcast’s planned split could unlock value by separating its media assets from its core cable and broadband businesses, potentially making each company easier to value and more attractive to buyers or partners. Comcast is planning to split. How to play CMCSA stock here.
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage also notes Comcast has a history of beating earnings expectations, and some investors are still looking for another quarterly beat that could support the stock if upcoming results are solid. Will Comcast (CMCSA) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street and media commentary suggest NBCUniversal, Peacock, and Sky could become more flexible as standalone assets after the separation, including possibly using intellectual property in new businesses such as gaming. NBCUniversal may use its IP for video games after the split from Comcast
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent articles also highlight Comcast’s strategic separation plan and the role of dealmaker Roger Altman in shaping the next phase, but these pieces are more about the long-term corporate story than immediate fundamental improvement. Wall Street dealmaker Roger Altman delivers candid Comcast verdict
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo downgraded Comcast to Sell, and Goldman Sachs cut its price target to $26 from $29 while keeping a neutral stance, reinforcing concerns that near-term upside may be limited. Comcast (CMCSA) Gets a Sell from Wells Fargo
• Negative Sentiment: Other coverage says the spin-off may not solve Comcast’s core problems, pointing to broadband competition, margin pressure, and limited growth catalysts as reasons investors remain cautious. Why the Comcast Spin-Off Won’t Fix What’s Actually Broken

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have issued reports on CMCSA. Rosenblatt Securities upgraded Comcast from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $24.00 to $31.00 in a research report on Tuesday. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of Comcast from $31.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Comcast to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, June 12th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Comcast in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Comcast from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Comcast currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $34.40.

Institutional Trading of Comcast

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CMCSA. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Comcast by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 369,311,219 shares of the cable giant’s stock valued at $11,038,712,000 after acquiring an additional 2,160,829 shares during the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board acquired a new stake in shares of Comcast during the 4th quarter worth about $3,754,000. Vest Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of Comcast by 72.1% during the fourth quarter. Vest Financial LLC now owns 232,883 shares of the cable giant’s stock worth $6,961,000 after buying an additional 97,601 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Comcast by 9.7% in the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 7,834,053 shares of the cable giant’s stock valued at $246,146,000 after buying an additional 693,156 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Axxcess Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Comcast by 53.8% in the fourth quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 206,112 shares of the cable giant’s stock valued at $6,161,000 after buying an additional 72,129 shares during the last quarter. 84.32% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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.