Barclays PLC Sells 349,608 Shares of Comcast Corporation

Institutional investor reduces stake in cable giant

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Barclays PLC decreased its holdings in shares of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 14,544,669 shares of the cable giant's stock after selling 349,608 shares during the quarter.

Why it matters

This filing provides insight into the investment strategy and portfolio adjustments of a major institutional investor like Barclays. Changes in large shareholders' positions can influence a stock's price and trading volume, and offer clues about the market's sentiment toward the company.

The details

Barclays PLC sold 349,608 shares of Comcast Corporation in the 3rd quarter, reducing its total stake in the cable company to 14,544,669 shares. This represented approximately 0.40% of Comcast's outstanding shares at the end of the reporting period.

  • Barclays PLC filed its 13F report for the 3rd quarter of the year.

The players

Barclays PLC

A multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in London, England.

Comcast Corporation

An American telecommunications conglomerate that provides cable television, internet, phone, and wireless services.

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The takeaway

This filing highlights the ongoing portfolio adjustments and investment decisions of a major institutional investor like Barclays. While the reasons behind the reduced Comcast stake are not explicitly stated, it provides a data point on the market's sentiment toward the cable company and could influence how other investors view the stock.