# Comcast Co-CEO Brian Roberts Touts Staffers’ “Energy And Excitement” About Pending NBCUniversal Split

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/comcast-co-ceo-brian-roberts-touts-staffers-energy-and-excitement-about-pending-nbcuniversal-split/
- Published: 2026-10-22T19:26:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T20:42:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/10/comcast-nbcuniversal-split-brian-roberts-1237170992/
- Topics: Art, Business, Companies, Culture, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Comcast and NBCU staff are said to be energised by the planned split.
- The separation is expected by mid-2027, with Mike Cavanagh to lead NBCU.
- Comcast plans a $1 billion connectivity restructuring charge.

## Summary

Comcast Co-CEO Brian Roberts said staff at both Comcast and NBCUniversal are enthusiastic about the planned separation of NBCU from Comcast’s broadband, pay-TV and wireless businesses. The split is expected by mid-2027, creating an independent entertainment company led by co-CEO Mike Cavanagh as the remaining Comcast business adapts to competition in connectivity.

The comments came after Comcast reported quarterly revenue and earnings above analysts’ expectations, despite revenue falling 6% amid pressure on broadband providers. NBCU benefited from record box-office results for *The Odyssey* and strong World Cup viewing and advertising; Peacock also recorded its second consecutive profitable quarter. Comcast said it will take a $1 billion restructuring charge in the fourth quarter, with an unspecified number of layoffs, while preparations for the separation are under way.

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