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Will the Comcast-NBCU spinoff pay off for investors? Here’s what history has to say.

MarketWatch · Jun 30, 2026, 9:42 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Comcast says splitting its cable and broadband business from NBCUniversal will unlock value for both businesses — but media spinoffs historically have resulted in mixed outcomes.

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Will the Comcast-NBCU spinoff pay off for investors? Here’s what history has to say.

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