Company / Interest Expense
Comcast Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2023 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$4.1B
FY2023
5-year range
$3.9B / $4.3B
FY2019-FY2023
Trend
+4.9%
vs FY2022
Sector context
#1 of 21
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 21 Communication Services companies, Comcast is in the bottom 5% for interest expense. Interest Expense returned to growth in FY2023 after 2 years of decline, reaching $4.1B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.1B in FY2023 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.9%. Ranks 1st among 21 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $4.3B to $4.1B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -3.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+3257.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2023, interest expense increased 4.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 21 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak interest expense was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.12 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 23.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | $4.1B | +4.9% |
| FY2022 | $3.9B | -9.0% |
| FY2021 | $4.3B | -6.7% |
| FY2020 | $4.6B | +0.5% |
| FY2019 | $4.6B | +28.9% |
| FY2018 | $3.5B | +14.8% |
| FY2017 | $3.1B | +4.9% |
| FY2016 | $2.9B | +8.9% |
As of FY2023 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 4, 2026