NBC is owned by Comcast (the United States, NASDAQ: CMCSA), which acquired the brand on 28 January 2011 for $13.8 billion.[1][2] NBC was founded in 1926 in New York, New York and was independent until 2011.
NBC is the oldest broadcast network in the United States, founded as a radio network in 1926. Saturday Night Live has run on it since 1975, and its peacock logo dates from 1956, when it was introduced to advertise colour broadcasting.
Comcast took majority control of NBCUniversal from General Electric in a transaction valuing the business at about $30 billion, contributing cable channels and $13.75 billion in cash. It turned the largest American cable distributor into a studio owner, and regulators imposed conditions on how it treated rival programmers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of NBC?
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The parent company of NBC is Comcast, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is NBC American?
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Yes. NBC originated in the United States in 1926 and its owner, Comcast, is also headquartered in the United States.
When did Comcast buy NBC?
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Comcast completed its acquisition of NBC on 28 January 2011, after announcing the deal on 3 December 2009. The deal was valued at $13.8 billion (enterprise value).
Who owned NBC before Comcast?
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NBC was an independent company from its founding in 1926 in New York, New York until Comcast acquired it in 2011.
Is NBC still owned by Comcast?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, NBC is still owned by Comcast. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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