Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) was supposed to be the safe company in media, but it's proven to be riskier than most of its competitors. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why this is a high-risk stock today.
*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 26, 2025. The video was published on April 28, 2025.
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Travis Hoium has positions in Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Netflix and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool recommends Comcast. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.