Comcast reported first quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, with adjusted EPS of $0.79 versus $0.73 expected and revenue of $31.46 billion beating the $30.43 billion forecast. Growth was driven by gains in domestic wireless, broadband, and business services connectivity, with wireless lines increasing by 435,000 to 9.7 million. The company also saw strong momentum in its streaming service Peacock, which grew paid subscribers by 12% to 46 million and revenue by 71% to over $2 billion. Comcast's theme parks division posted a 33% EBITDA increase, helped by the opening of Epic Universe. The company returned $2.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, signaling confidence in its growth strategy.
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