CMCSA
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Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) closed at $29.02 as of 2026-03-20, trading 12.3% below its 200-week moving average of $33.08. This places CMCSA in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -8.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 3.1x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, CMCSA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CMCSA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +29.1%.
With a market cap of $105.7 billion, CMCSA is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 21.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 14.6% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CMCSA would have grown to $2059, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. CMCSA has returned 9.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 15% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CMCSA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CMCSA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying CMCSA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.5% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +13.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 68% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +41.4% vs +34.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CMCSA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CMCSA has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +29.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 1 | 0.1% | N/A | +25940.1% |
| Feb 1982 | Apr 1982 | 10 | 20.7% | +51.9% | +25606.2% |
| May 1982 | Sep 1982 | 16 | 23.6% | +71.2% | +25606.2% |
| Sep 1982 | Sep 1982 | 1 | 0.0% | +69.5% | +25940.1% |
| Aug 1990 | Dec 1990 | 19 | 30.7% | +21.8% | +3655.9% |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 1991 | 1 | 5.6% | +54.7% | +3635.0% |
| Oct 1992 | Nov 1992 | 2 | 6.0% | +175.6% | +2841.8% |
| Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 | 1 | 1.2% | +22.3% | +1834.4% |
| May 1996 | May 1996 | 1 | 1.6% | -0.3% | +1575.8% |
| Jul 1996 | Jan 1997 | 29 | 18.0% | +27.9% | +1594.5% |
| Feb 1997 | Jun 1997 | 14 | 18.2% | +100.5% | +1480.9% |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 8.5% | -25.1% | +304.7% |
| Mar 2002 | Jan 2004 | 95 | 46.4% | -17.0% | +298.8% |
| Feb 2004 | Dec 2004 | 45 | 17.9% | +5.5% | +357.8% |
| Sep 2005 | Apr 2006 | 31 | 11.3% | +21.1% | +372.2% |
| Oct 2007 | May 2008 | 31 | 23.0% | -37.8% | +329.9% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2010 | 110 | 44.8% | -33.0% | +318.4% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 10 | 9.6% | +19.6% | +368.6% |
| May 2018 | Jun 2018 | 2 | 2.1% | +37.4% | +19.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 9.5% | +69.9% | +9.8% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 2 | 2.7% | +62.3% | -0.3% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2023 | 64 | 33.5% | +7.3% | -11.9% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 7 | 7.0% | +8.3% | -15.5% |
| Feb 2024 | Oct 2024 | 38 | 12.6% | -15.7% | -20.9% |
| Dec 2024 | Ongoing | 67+ | 26.8% | Ongoing | -18.6% |
| Average | 24 | — | +29.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMCSA below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) is trading 12.3% below its 200-week moving average of $33.08. The current price is $29.02.
What is CMCSA's 200-week moving average price?
Comcast Corporation's 200-week moving average is $33.08 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CMCSA drops below its 200-week moving average?
CMCSA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +29.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is CMCSA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CMCSA as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 66. Free cash flow yield is 5.3%. Return on equity is 21.4%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CMCSA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CMCSA would have grown to $2059, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CMCSA has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CMCSA pay a dividend?
Yes. Comcast Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 455.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20