Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Liabilities represents obligations of a company arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of economic benefits from the entity.

Comcast Corp., consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity

US$ in millions

	Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors	11,321)	12,437)	12,544)	12,455)	11,364)
Deferred revenue	3,507)	3,242)	2,380)	3,040)	2,963)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	10,679)	13,283)	11,220)	11,721)	11,323)
Current portion of debt	4,907)	2,069)	1,743)	2,132)	3,146)
Advance on sale of investment	9,167)	9,167)	—)	—)	—)
Current liabilities	39,581)	40,198)	27,887)	29,348)	28,796)
Noncurrent portion of debt	94,186)	95,021)	93,068)	92,718)	100,614)
Collateralized obligation	—)	—)	5,172)	5,170)	5,168)
Deferred income taxes	25,227)	26,003)	28,714)	30,041)	28,051)
Other noncurrent liabilities	20,942)	20,122)	20,395)	20,619)	18,222)
Noncurrent liabilities	140,355)	141,146)	147,349)	148,548)	152,055)
Total liabilities	179,936)	181,344)	175,236)	177,896)	180,851)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	237)	241)	411)	519)	1,280)
Preferred stock; issued, zero	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value	47)	48)	51)	54)	54)
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Additional paid-in capital	38,102)	38,533)	39,411)	40,173)	39,464)
Retained earnings	56,971)	52,892)	51,609)	61,902)	56,438)
Treasury stock	(7,517)	(7,517)	(7,517)	(7,517)	(7,517)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,043)	(1,253)	(2,611)	1,480)	1,884)
Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity	85,560)	82,703)	80,943)	96,092)	90,323)
Noncontrolling interests	478)	523)	684)	1,398)	1,415)
Total equity	86,038)	83,226)	81,627)	97,490)	91,738)
Total liabilities and equity	266,211)	264,811)	257,274)	275,905)	273,869)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).

The financial data reflects various trends in liabilities, equity, and other related items over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, through December 31, 2024.

Current Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors show a slight increase from 11,364 million USD in 2020 to a peak of 12,544 million USD in 2022, followed by a decline reaching 11,321 million USD in 2024. Deferred revenue maintained relative stability initially but decreased notably in 2022 before increasing again to the highest point of 3,507 million USD in 2024. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities fluctuate, rising to 13,283 million USD in 2023 before dropping to 10,679 million USD in 2024. The current portion of debt declined steadily from 3,146 million USD in 2020 to 1,743 million USD in 2022 but then increased notably to 4,907 million USD in 2024, suggesting a change in short-term debt obligations. The introduction of an advance on sale of investment appears in 2023 and remains steady through 2024 at 9,167 million USD. Overall, current liabilities saw a substantial increase in 2023, peaking at 40,198 million USD, before a slight decrease to 39,581 million USD in 2024.
Noncurrent Liabilities: Noncurrent portion of debt slightly decreased from 100,614 million USD in 2020 to 92,718 million USD in 2021, then showed a minor uptick and relative stability, ending at 94,186 million USD in 2024. Collateralized obligations remained essentially constant until they disappeared from the records after 2022. Deferred income taxes decreased gradually over the period from 28,051 million USD in 2020 to 25,227 million USD in 2024. Other noncurrent liabilities exhibited modest growth, rising from 18,222 million USD in 2020 to 20,942 million USD in 2024. Total noncurrent liabilities declined from 152,055 million USD in 2020 to 140,355 million USD in 2024, indicating overall debt reduction or reclassification of certain liabilities.
Total Liabilities: Total liabilities decreased from 180,851 million USD in 2020 to 175,236 million USD in 2022, then increased again, reaching 181,344 million USD in 2023 before slightly decreasing to 179,936 million USD in 2024. This pattern suggests some volatility, largely influenced by shifts in current liabilities and changes in debt structure.
Equity: Redeemable noncontrolling interests declined significantly from 1,280 million USD in 2020 to 237 million USD in 2024, indicating possible buyback or reclassification. The number of shares represented by Class A common stock decreased slightly from 54 million USD par value in 2020 to 47 million USD in 2024, which may reflect repurchases. Additional paid-in capital showed a gradual decrease from 39,464 million USD in 2020 to 38,102 million USD in 2024. Retained earnings initially increased to 61,902 million USD in 2021 but experienced a decline in 2022 before recovering to 56,971 million USD by 2024. Treasury stock remained constant at -7,517 million USD, indicating stable repurchase levels. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) transitioned from a positive 1,884 million USD in 2020 to a negative balance, reaching -2,043 million USD in 2024, which could reflect unrealized losses or other comprehensive items. Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity declined sharply in 2022 to 80,943 million USD and then gradually recovered to 85,560 million USD by 2024. Similar trends are observed in total equity figures, with a drop in 2022 followed by a recovery.
Total Liabilities and Equity: The balance of total liabilities and equity remained within a narrow range from 273,869 million USD in 2020 rising slightly to 275,905 million USD in 2021, before declining to 257,274 million USD in 2022. The total began to increase again to 266,211 million USD by 2024, indicating overall financial balance stability despite fluctuations within individual components.

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Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity