Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), DISH Network Corp. (DISH), DIRECTV (DTV): A Clear Winner in the Cable TV Battle

The free preview of the video-on-demand Xfinity has the potential to increase subscribers. As of December 2012, the company served 22 million video customers.

Growth in the last year was 41.45% – a staggering accomplishment for management. This growth was largely due to NBC Universal and cannot be sustained in the future. Still, next year earnings are expected come in at an impressive 23% higher than 2012. This is largely due to increase in customer base and NBC Universal operations.

The bottom line

The price target for Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is $46.15 due to many factors. There is a projected increase in cable subscription fees. While this may sound bad to cable subscribers, it is very good for investors. Also, more televisions are expected to be in homes in the United States in the next year. More televisions could mean more subscriptions. Broadband internet demand is on the rise, too. In addition, NBC broadcast and television revenues are expected to rise in the next two years. The future looks bright for Comcast in 2013.

The article A Clear Winner in the Cable TV Battle originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Austin Higgins.

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