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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)

Listed on NASDAQ • Communication Services / Entertainment
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Overview

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, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings 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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Key Information

Symbol: WBD
CEO: David M. Zaslav
Exchange: NASDAQ
CIK: 0001437107
SEC Filings: View SEC →

Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Price
22.76
Change
0.16
Change %
0.71%
Open
22.55
Previous Close
22.6
High
23.06
Low
22.35
Volume
44,982,401
Market Cap
56,348,573,696
EV/EBITDA
10.81

Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Shares Outstanding
2,475,772,282
FloatShares
2,341,412,120
Float Ratio
94.57%
Shares Short
76,448,340
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
3.47%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
1.61 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
5.95%
Held Percent Institutions
75.08%

Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)

Earnings
Earnings Date 2025-11-06
Earnings Call 2025-11-06
Avg EPS Estimate -0.0414
Low EPS Estimate -0.28
High EPS Estimate 0.18
Revenue
Avg Revenue Forecast 9,183,891,770
Low Revenue Forecast 8,770,300,000
High Revenue Forecast 9,654,477,000

WBD Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability

Field Value Description
Cash Holdings$4,917,000,192Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
Quick Ratio0.623The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe.
Current Ratio1.044The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity.
Total Debt$34,631,999,488Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden.

WBD Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability

Field Value Description
EBITDA$7,971,999,744EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations.
Operating Cash Flow$5,097,999,872Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability.
Free Cash Flow$18,288,625,664Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment.
Gross Margin44.30%Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability.
Operating Margin-0.60%Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs.
Profit Margin2.00%Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability.

WBD Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability

Field Value Description
Debt/Equity Ratio92.73%Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure.
Total Debt$34,631,999,488Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability.

WBD Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion

Field Value Description
Revenue Growth (YoY)1.00%Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion.
Earnings Growth (YoY)0.00%Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability.

Financial Data for WBD (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)

Field Value Description
Current Price$22.76Latest stock trading price
Price Target (High)$30Analyst highest expected price
Price Target (Low)$10Analyst lowest expected price
Price Target (Average)$20.98Average target price across analysts
Price Target (Median)$22Median of target prices
Average Rating Score2.04Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell)
Consensus RecommendationbuyConsensus rating
Analyst Coverage Count21Number of analysts providing estimates
Cash Holdings$4,917,000,192Total cash held by the company
Cash per Share$1.99Cash value per outstanding share
Total Debt$34,631,999,488Company's total debt
Quick Ratio0.623Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory)
Current Ratio1.044Overall short-term liquidity
Debt/Equity Ratio92.73%Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity
EBITDA$7,971,999,744Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization
Total Revenue$38,441,000,960Total company revenue
Revenue per Share$15.62Total revenue divided by shares outstanding
Gross Profit44.30%Revenue minus cost of goods sold
Return on Assets0.94%Net income / Total assets
Return on Equity1.76%Net income / Shareholder equity
Earnings Growth (YoY)0.00%Year-over-year EPS growth
Revenue Growth (YoY)1.00%Year-over-year revenue growth
Gross Margin44.30%Gross profit / Total revenue
EBITDA Margin20.74%EBITDA / Revenue
Operating Margin-0.60%Operating income / Revenue
Profit Margin2.00%Net income / Revenue
Free Cash Flow$18,288,625,664Cash left after capital expenditures
Operating Cash Flow$5,097,999,872Cash from core business operations
CurrencyUSDReported in US dollars
Last Updated2025-11-05Data source from Yahoo