Analysts had expected $29.3 billion in revenue.Earningsper share, meanwhile, handily beat expectations at 92 cents.

Even when those events are taken out, however, revenue still dipped 2%.

Comcast President Mike Cavanagh has assumed Shells duties on an interim basis.

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Revenue at Peacock increased 45% to $685 million, though losses continue to hit the balance sheet.

Grosses fromPuss in Boots: The Last WishandM3GANhelped boost the unit.

The quarterly numbers did not include the April 5 release ofThe Super Mario Bros. Movie.

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