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Warner Bros. Discovery

WBD

Attention (50-day avg)0.03%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#216

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)83%

Price to earnings ratio93.9

Market capitalization77.5B

Earnings per share-1.28

Dividend yield (TTM)—

Revenue (annual)37.3B

Net income (annual)749M

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about WBD?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0.01% -0.01	0.01% -0.02	0.01% -0.03	0.22% +0.17

Sep 29

Warner Bros. Discovery's stock has been cut to SELL by Argus as the Paramount deal nears.
Historically, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock has performed better in Risk-On markets, with a typical 3-month return of +3.9% and rising 61% of the time.
The company's shareholders will receive $31.00 per share as part of a merger, with some investors expressing happiness and plans to invest in other stocks on the upswing.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about WBD that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	87.5% -12.5	67.69% -22.55	82.93% -5.43	88.24% +13.98
Bearish	12.5% new	32.31% +22.55	17.07% +5.43	11.76% -13.98

Bullish· Sep 21

The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has moved forward, with Paramount settling with state attorneys general who sued to block the deal, allowing the companies to proceed with the merger.
The combined companies are expected to have the best and most appreciated libraries, as well as the best broadcast television and Paramount+ streaming with growing sports programming, setting them apart from Netflix.
The stock has reached a new 52-week high, and is poised to reach $31 per share, with some analysts expecting the price to be pumped up to $35.

Bearish· Apr 29

Warner Bros. Discovery's failed 2000 merger with AOL, which aimed to stream TV over the internet, highlights the challenges of adapting to emerging technologies.
The company's previous attempts to leverage the internet for TV streaming were ultimately unsuccessful, leading to a reversal of the merger in 2009.
The stock price of Warner Bros. Discovery may have been overvalued at around $30, suggesting that investors were overly optimistic about the company's prospects.

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Topics

Of the messages about WBD that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Macro	3.57%	0.86%	19.57%	32.8%
Announcements	19.64%	66.09%	41.64%	28.78%
Controversies	69.64%	30.9%	18.9%	3.85%
Analysts	7.14%	1.72%	19.78%	33.07%
Earnings	0%	0%	0%	1.37%
Technical Analysis	0%	0.43%	0.11%	0.12%

Earnings· Jul 20

Netflix's earnings call hid a $2.8 billion breakup fee paid to WBD, which artificially inflated their profit number by 32%.
If this payment is stripped out, Netflix's organic profit actually declined, and management attempted to spin it as a growth story.
WBD's breakup fee is a red flag, but a more concerning sign is Netflix's ad revenue growing 3x faster than AR, potentially indicating channel stuffing or weak collections.

Analysts· Sep 16

TD Cowen downgraded Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD) to Hold from Buy, citing a risk-reward profile that is "unattractive" due to potential regulatory hurdles and limited pool of competitors.
The downgrade follows a sharp gain in the stock price due to rumors of a potential merger with Paramount Skydance ($PSKY), with TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz warning that the stock could "round-trip" back to $11-$12 if the deal doesn't materialize.
TD Cowen maintained its price target for $WBD at $14, despite the stock trading near a 52-week high of $19.59, and suggested that investors may want to stay on the sidelines and let merger-arbitrage traders profit from the speculation.

Announcements· Sep 21

Paramount has agreed to resolve an antitrust lawsuit with a group of state attorneys general, clearing the way for its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
As part of the settlement, Paramount will be required to offer a free streaming TV service, like Pluto TV, and will increase domestic film-production spending by at least $300 million annually.
The deal removes a major legal obstacle to the merger, which was valued at $110 billion, and helps Paramount avoid a $7 million daily penalty owed to Warner Bros. shareholders for each day the deal remains uncompleted after September 30.

Controversies· Sep 21

Paramount has agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit with a group of state attorneys general, allowing the company's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to proceed.
As part of the settlement, Paramount will increase domestic film-production spending by at least $300 million annually, produce a minimum of 30 films in each of the first two years, and create a news editorial-independence board for CBS and CNN.
The settlement removes a major legal obstacle to the merger, but California's attorney general, Rob Bonta, has stated that the agreement is not a blessing of the merger, and the deal still needs court approval.

Macro· Apr 29

The merger between Time Warner and AOL in 2000 valued at $182 billion was an early attempt to integrate TV and internet services, but was ultimately unsuccessful due to slow internet speeds and limited customer adoption.
The reversal of the merger in 2009 marked a shift away from streaming TV over the internet, highlighting the challenges of adapting to rapidly changing technology and consumer habits.
This early experiment in convergence highlights the ongoing challenges of integrating traditional media with emerging technologies, a theme that continues to influence the modern media landscape.

Technical Analysis· Dec 5

$WBD has seen a massive volume spike on Dec 5 with 123,942,581 shares traded, exceeding the average volume of 46,886,950.
A close above $26 for $WBD would be a positive sign, indicating that short sellers are suffering.
$WBD is forming a potential bull flag if it holds above $25.72, with resistance at $26.60.

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Community

Of the messages about WBD, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	23.33%	34.79%	42.23%	37.18%
Newcomers	76.67%	65.21%	57.77%	62.82%

Regulars· Sep 21

The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is moving forward, with Paramount settling with a group of state attorneys general, allowing the merger to proceed.
The deal's progress is closely tied to the stock price of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), with the stock price serving as a key indicator of the merger's success.
The merger's success would create a tech stack with a combined Oracle, TIKTOK USA, Paramount, and WBD, with the Ellison family aiming to take on Meta and Google.

Newcomers· Sep 22

The Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is back on track after Paramount settled with state AGs and the WGA, with a potential closing in about two weeks, causing $WBD to pop on the news.
The deal's conditions include five years of enforceable conditions, including 30 theatrical films a year in the first two years, 32 a year in the next three years, and $1.5 billion more in US production spending.
The deal's cost includes a $7 billion breakup fee if it walks, a $7 million daily ticking fee until the deal closes, and a commitment to separate cable-carriage negotiations, which could impact the stock price of $WBD.

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News

Ellison said to pick HBO's Casey Bloys to head Paramount-Warner streaming

8h agoSeeking Alpha

Paramount's streaming chief is out ahead of WBD merger — read the memo

Paramount Skydance's streaming head exits ahead of the WBD merger. She told staff CEO David Ellison was "optimizing for HBO stability."

11h agoBusiness Insider

PSKY's High-Grade Bond Offering To Fund Warner Takeover Tops $109B Ahead Of Wednesday Pricing: Report

Books closed Tuesday afternoon at about 3.6 times the amount expected to be sold after lenders moved part of the funding into loans, Bloomberg reported.

12h agoYahoo Finance

Paramount Streaming Chief Exits Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

13h agobloomberg.com

Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

14h agoThe New York Times

Hollywood’s big debt deal hits a wall of higher yields as Paramount finances Warner Bros. buyout

14h agomarketwatch.com

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1	Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B Common StockPSKY	0.01%-0.01
2	Comcast Corp. Class A Common StockCMCSA	0.05%+0.01
3	Netflix Inc.NFLX	0.99%+0.42
4	AT&T Inc.T	0%+0
5	The Walt Disney CompanyDIS	0.01%-0.01
6	Warner Music Group Corp.WMG	0%0
7	Weibo Corporation Sponsored ADRWB	0%-0.01
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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Communication Services
Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a global media and entertainment company that creates, produces, and distributes content across television, film, streaming, and gaming. The company operates a broad portfolio of brands and services, including premium streaming platforms, cable networks, news programming, sports content, and film and television studios. Its business segments span streaming and studios as well as linear networks, supporting a wide range of audiences through entertainment, lifestyle, factual, kids, and sports offerings. Warner Bros. Discovery also extends into consumer products, licensing, publishing, and themed experiences, making it a diversified content provider with a significant role in global media distribution and franchise development. Headquartered in New York City, Warner Bros. Discovery serves households, advertisers, distributors, and commercial partners through its portfolio of well-known entertainment brands.

Website

Location

230 Park Avenue South

New York, NY, 10003

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about WBD?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0.01% -0.01	0.01% -0.02	0.01% -0.03	0.22% +0.17

Sep 29

Warner Bros. Discovery's stock has been cut to SELL by Argus as the Paramount deal nears.
Historically, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock has performed better in Risk-On markets, with a typical 3-month return of +3.9% and rising 61% of the time.
The company's shareholders will receive $31.00 per share as part of a merger, with some investors expressing happiness and plans to invest in other stocks on the upswing.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about WBD that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	87.5% -12.5	67.69% -22.55	82.93% -5.43	88.24% +13.98
Bearish	12.5% new	32.31% +22.55	17.07% +5.43	11.76% -13.98

Bullish· Sep 21

The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has moved forward, with Paramount settling with state attorneys general who sued to block the deal, allowing the companies to proceed with the merger.
The combined companies are expected to have the best and most appreciated libraries, as well as the best broadcast television and Paramount+ streaming with growing sports programming, setting them apart from Netflix.
The stock has reached a new 52-week high, and is poised to reach $31 per share, with some analysts expecting the price to be pumped up to $35.

Bearish· Apr 29

Warner Bros. Discovery's failed 2000 merger with AOL, which aimed to stream TV over the internet, highlights the challenges of adapting to emerging technologies.
The company's previous attempts to leverage the internet for TV streaming were ultimately unsuccessful, leading to a reversal of the merger in 2009.
The stock price of Warner Bros. Discovery may have been overvalued at around $30, suggesting that investors were overly optimistic about the company's prospects.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about WBD that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Macro	3.57%	0.86%	19.57%	32.8%
Announcements	19.64%	66.09%	41.64%	28.78%
Controversies	69.64%	30.9%	18.9%	3.85%
Analysts	7.14%	1.72%	19.78%	33.07%
Earnings	0%	0%	0%	1.37%
Technical Analysis	0%	0.43%	0.11%	0.12%

Earnings· Jul 20

Netflix's earnings call hid a $2.8 billion breakup fee paid to WBD, which artificially inflated their profit number by 32%.
If this payment is stripped out, Netflix's organic profit actually declined, and management attempted to spin it as a growth story.
WBD's breakup fee is a red flag, but a more concerning sign is Netflix's ad revenue growing 3x faster than AR, potentially indicating channel stuffing or weak collections.

Analysts· Sep 16

TD Cowen downgraded Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD) to Hold from Buy, citing a risk-reward profile that is "unattractive" due to potential regulatory hurdles and limited pool of competitors.
The downgrade follows a sharp gain in the stock price due to rumors of a potential merger with Paramount Skydance ($PSKY), with TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz warning that the stock could "round-trip" back to $11-$12 if the deal doesn't materialize.
TD Cowen maintained its price target for $WBD at $14, despite the stock trading near a 52-week high of $19.59, and suggested that investors may want to stay on the sidelines and let merger-arbitrage traders profit from the speculation.

Announcements· Sep 21

Paramount has agreed to resolve an antitrust lawsuit with a group of state attorneys general, clearing the way for its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
As part of the settlement, Paramount will be required to offer a free streaming TV service, like Pluto TV, and will increase domestic film-production spending by at least $300 million annually.
The deal removes a major legal obstacle to the merger, which was valued at $110 billion, and helps Paramount avoid a $7 million daily penalty owed to Warner Bros. shareholders for each day the deal remains uncompleted after September 30.

Controversies· Sep 21

Paramount has agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit with a group of state attorneys general, allowing the company's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to proceed.
As part of the settlement, Paramount will increase domestic film-production spending by at least $300 million annually, produce a minimum of 30 films in each of the first two years, and create a news editorial-independence board for CBS and CNN.
The settlement removes a major legal obstacle to the merger, but California's attorney general, Rob Bonta, has stated that the agreement is not a blessing of the merger, and the deal still needs court approval.

Macro· Apr 29

The merger between Time Warner and AOL in 2000 valued at $182 billion was an early attempt to integrate TV and internet services, but was ultimately unsuccessful due to slow internet speeds and limited customer adoption.
The reversal of the merger in 2009 marked a shift away from streaming TV over the internet, highlighting the challenges of adapting to rapidly changing technology and consumer habits.
This early experiment in convergence highlights the ongoing challenges of integrating traditional media with emerging technologies, a theme that continues to influence the modern media landscape.

Technical Analysis· Dec 5

$WBD has seen a massive volume spike on Dec 5 with 123,942,581 shares traded, exceeding the average volume of 46,886,950.
A close above $26 for $WBD would be a positive sign, indicating that short sellers are suffering.
$WBD is forming a potential bull flag if it holds above $25.72, with resistance at $26.60.

Generated by AI

Community

Of the messages about WBD, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	23.33%	34.79%	42.23%	37.18%
Newcomers	76.67%	65.21%	57.77%	62.82%

Regulars· Sep 21

The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is moving forward, with Paramount settling with a group of state attorneys general, allowing the merger to proceed.
The deal's progress is closely tied to the stock price of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), with the stock price serving as a key indicator of the merger's success.
The merger's success would create a tech stack with a combined Oracle, TIKTOK USA, Paramount, and WBD, with the Ellison family aiming to take on Meta and Google.

Newcomers· Sep 22

The Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is back on track after Paramount settled with state AGs and the WGA, with a potential closing in about two weeks, causing $WBD to pop on the news.
The deal's conditions include five years of enforceable conditions, including 30 theatrical films a year in the first two years, 32 a year in the next three years, and $1.5 billion more in US production spending.
The deal's cost includes a $7 billion breakup fee if it walks, a $7 million daily ticking fee until the deal closes, and a commitment to separate cable-carriage negotiations, which could impact the stock price of $WBD.

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Warner Bros. Discovery

Social

Sep 29

Bullish· Sep 21

Bearish· Apr 29

Earnings· Jul 20

Analysts· Sep 16

Announcements· Sep 21

Controversies· Sep 21

Macro· Apr 29

Technical Analysis· Dec 5

Regulars· Sep 21

Newcomers· Sep 22

Ellison said to pick HBO's Casey Bloys to head Paramount-Warner streaming

Paramount's streaming chief is out ahead of WBD merger — read the memo

PSKY's High-Grade Bond Offering To Fund Warner Takeover Tops $109B Ahead Of Wednesday Pricing: Report

Paramount Streaming Chief Exits Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

Hollywood’s big debt deal hits a wall of higher yields as Paramount finances Warner Bros. buyout

Also Discussed

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Company Information

Location

Ellison said to pick HBO's Casey Bloys to head Paramount-Warner streaming

Paramount's streaming chief is out ahead of WBD merger — read the memo

PSKY's High-Grade Bond Offering To Fund Warner Takeover Tops $109B Ahead Of Wednesday Pricing: Report

Paramount Streaming Chief Exits Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

Hollywood’s big debt deal hits a wall of higher yields as Paramount finances Warner Bros. buyout

Also Discussed

Social

Sep 29

Bullish· Sep 21

Bearish· Apr 29

Earnings· Jul 20

Analysts· Sep 16

Announcements· Sep 21

Controversies· Sep 21

Macro· Apr 29

Technical Analysis· Dec 5

Regulars· Sep 21

Newcomers· Sep 22