# COMCAST CORP (CCZ) — capital_return/buyback_authorization [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_551fa6b3a3cbdcea4bd6 · retrieved 2026-08-12T21:24:52.167Z

## Overview
Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company that delivers broadband, wireless, and video services through Xfinity and Comcast Business; produces and distributes entertainment, sports, and news through NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and operates theme parks through Universal Destinations & Experiences.

Comcast Corporation announced its intention to separate NBCUniversal and Sky into two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off. The separation is intended to create two focused companies with the financial strength and flexibility to pursue their respective growth strategies. As of the filing date (July 23, 2026), the company had paused its share repurchase program as it works through the separation of its businesses.

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-07-23

## Timeline
- 2026-07-23 · 8-K (0001628280-26-049274): 8-K - COMCAST CORP — *Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company that delivers broadband, wireless, and video services through Xfinity and Comcast Business; produces and distributes entertainment, sports, and news through NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and operates theme parks through Universal Destinations & Experiences.* Comcast Corporation announced its intention to separate NBCUniversal and Sky into two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off. The separation is intended to create two focused companies with the financial strength and flexibility to pursue their respective growth strategies. As of the filing date (July 23, 2026), the company had paused its share repurchase program as it works through the separation of its businesses.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166691/0001628280-26-049274.txt

## Citations
- 0001628280-26-049274 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000162828026049274