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Warner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: WBD (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
27 Analysts rated it
Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.
1 Year Target Price $13.92
1 Year Target Price $13.92
| 11 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.67% | Avg. Invested days 19 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 27.96B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 13.92 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 13.92 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 27 | Beta 1.52 | 52 Weeks Range 6.64 - 12.70 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.64 - 12.70 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -4.4 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -28.16% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) -27.28% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 666.67 | Enterprise Value 61527417908 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.73 |
Enterprise Value 61527417908 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.63 | Shares Outstanding 2474070016 | Shares Floating 2240349137 |
Shares Outstanding 2474070016 | Shares Floating 2240349137 | ||
Percent Insiders 10.03 | Percent Institutions 71 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 13.92 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 11 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 11 | ||
Hold 12 | Sell - | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) was formed in April 2022 through the merger of WarnerMedia (formerly owned by AT&T) and Discovery, Inc. Warner Bros. Pictures was originally founded in 1923. The merger created a global media and entertainment powerhouse.
Core Business Areas
- Studios: Production and distribution of film and television content under brands like Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and HBO.
- Networks: Operation of cable networks, including Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, CNN, and HBO.
- Streaming: Operation of streaming services, including HBO Max and Discovery+.
Leadership and Structure
David Zaslav serves as the CEO. The organizational structure includes divisions for studios and networks, streaming, global distribution, and other corporate functions. Board comprises members from both legacy WarnerMedia and Discovery leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Warner Bros. Films: Feature films distributed theatrically and digitally. Competitors include Universal (CMCSA), Disney (DIS), Paramount (PARA), and Sony (SONY).
- HBO Max: Streaming service offering original and licensed content. Competitors include Netflix (NFLX), Disney+ (DIS), Amazon Prime Video (AMZN), and Paramount+ (PARA).
- Discovery+: Streaming service focused on unscripted and reality content. Competitors include Netflix (NFLX), Disney+ (DIS), Amazon Prime Video (AMZN), and Paramount+ (PARA).
- CNN: Global news network, competes with Fox News (FOXA) and MSNBC (CMCSA)
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The media and entertainment industry is undergoing significant disruption due to the shift towards streaming, cord-cutting, and increased competition for content. Consolidation is a major theme.
Positioning
Warner Bros. Discovery is positioned as a major global media company with a diverse portfolio of content and distribution channels. Competitive advantages include a vast library of intellectual property and a strong portfolio of brands. However, high debt is a disadvantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global media and entertainment market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. WBD is positioned to capture a significant portion through diverse offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large content library
- Strong portfolio of brands
- Global reach
- Diverse revenue streams
- Extensive distribution network
Weaknesses
- High debt load
- Integration challenges post-merger
- Declining linear TV viewership
- Complex organizational structure
- Dependence on box office revenue
Opportunities
- Growth in streaming subscriptions
- Expansion into new markets
- Partnerships and collaborations
- Development of new content formats
- Leveraging synergies between Warner Bros. and Discovery assets
Threats
- Intense competition in streaming
- Cord-cutting accelerating
- Economic downturn impacting advertising revenue
- Piracy and content theft
- Changing consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NFLX
- DIS
- CMCSA
- PARA
- AMZN
Competitive Landscape
WBD competes on content library size and quality. Its advantage lies in legacy brands, but it faces challenges in streaming growth versus established players.
Major Acquisitions
CNN+
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: CNN+ was immediately closed down after the Warner Media Discovery merger.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth before the merger is difficult to measure due to differing company structures. Post-merger growth will be based on subscription growth, ad revenue, and film performance.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates depend on successful debt reduction, subscriber growth in streaming, and ability to capitalize on synergies post-merger.
Recent Initiatives: Restructuring efforts to reduce costs, content strategy realignment, and expansion of streaming services are main initiatives.
Summary
Warner Bros. Discovery is a major media company with a diverse portfolio and substantial debt. It is working to reduce costs and grow its streaming services, facing stiff competition and the need to successfully integrate merged operations. Its future depends on debt reduction, subscriber growth, and leveraging content assets effectively. WBD needs to focus on maximizing the value of their IP library while navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry News
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Warner Bros Discovery Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-07-08 | President, CEO & Director Mr. David M. Zaslav | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Entertainment | Full time employees 35000 | Website https://ir.wbd.com |
Full time employees 35000 | Website https://ir.wbd.com | ||
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Studios, Network, and DTC. The Studios segment produces and releases feature films for initial exhibition in theaters; produces and licenses television programs to its networks and third parties and direct-to-consumer services; distributes films and television programs to various third parties and internal television; and offers streaming services and distribution through the home entertainment market, themed experience licensing, and interactive gaming. The Network segment comprises domestic and international television networks. The DTC segment offers premium pay-tv and streaming services. In addition, the company offers portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming under the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, DC, HBO, HBO Max, Max, Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, HGTV, Food Network, TNT Sports, TBS, TLC, OWN, Warner Bros. Games, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Television Group, Hanna-Barbera, Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, Friends, and others brands. Further, it provides content through distribution platforms, including linear network, free-to-air, and broadcast television; authenticated GO applications, digital distribution arrangements, content licensing arrangements, and direct-to-consumer subscription products. Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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