# Netflix to Acquire NBCUniversal After Comcast Spinoff

> Netflix may buy NBCUniversal to fix sports deficit after Comcast splits.
- Title: Netflix to Acquire NBCUniversal After Comcast Spinoff
- Summary: Netflix may buy NBCUniversal to fix sports deficit after Comcast splits. Netflix could acquire NBCUniversal to address its sports shortfall following…
- Keywords: netflix, nbcuniversal, comcast, nfl, sports, streaming, wwe, peacock, sunday night football, nba, mlb, fifa world cup
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-netflix-predicted-to-buy-nbcuniversal-after-comcast-exit-amid-growing-concerns-over-poor-ratings
- Author: Sneha Mary Abraham
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:56:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: netflix, nbcuniversal, comcast, nfl, sports, streaming, wwe, peacock, sunday night football, nba, mlb, fifa world cup
## Netflix lowers ad revenue target
Netflix reduced its 2026 ad revenue forecast by $300 million after third-quarter earnings.
## Comcast plans NBCUniversal spinoff
Comcast will split into two companies within a year, one keeping cable systems and the other housing NBCUniversal.
## Nielsen data shows TV viewing shift
YouTube captured 14.2% of domestic TV viewing in July compared to Netflix’s 7.8%.
## Wolfe Research analyst predicts Netflix acquisition
Wolfe Research analyst Peter Supino says Netflix may buy NBCUniversal to fix its sports deficit.
## NBCUniversal sports portfolio
NBCUniversal owns Sunday Night Football, NBA, MLB, Winter Olympics, and FIFA World Cup.
## Peacock lacks scripted content
Peacock has few scripted shows and relies on sports for content.
## Netflix explores sports partnerships
Netflix is discussing direct NFL game integration with Fox One and TF1.
## Key takeaway

Netflix could acquire NBCUniversal to address its sports shortfall following Comcast's planned spinoff.