Comcast Shares Slide After CFO Says Broadband Losses Will Persist
Comcast shares fell after CFO Jason Armstrong said it expects no improvement in broadband subscriber losses this quarter, citing rivals’ aggressive pricing for gigabit speeds. Armstrong noted Spectrum advertises $60 for a year, Optimum cuts to $25, and Verizon pushes $30 but charges $80 for gigabit, while Comcast promotes Xfinity at $50. He called the price levels irrational.