Peacock Adds 2M Subscribers In Q2, Turns First Profit; Studio A Standout As Comcast Plots Next Big Move

NBCUniversal streamer Peacock swung to a $189 million profit for the three months ended in June, its first quarter in the black, and added 2 million paid subscribers to reach 48 million. Streaming, along with wireless and the studio numbers all contributed to parent Comcast ‘s quarterly earnings report Thursday, its first since announcing it plans to split into two companies.

The FIFA World Cup , the NBA Playoffs, and Love Island USA were all key drivers for Peacock. The Studios division had a standout quarter, with left-field horror hit Obsession taking in more than $400 million at the box office.