$27.28
-0.12 (-0.44%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
-5.28%
6M
+39.83%
1Y
+148.45%
YTD
-4.31%
Open$27.35
Previous Close$27.40
Day High$27.44
Day Low$27.25
52W High$30.00
52W Low$7.52
Volume—
Avg Volume30.48M
Market Cap68.89B
P/E Ratio94.76
EPS$0.29
SectorMedia
Technical Indicators
Full analysis →
SMA 50
$28.35
Below
SMA 200
$18.39
Above
RSI (14)
62.7
Neutral
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Hold
27 analysts
Price Target
+249.2% upside
Current
$27.28
$27.28
Target
$95.26
$95.26
$59.33
$95.26 avg
$143.61
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 36.33B | 35.17B | 26.43B |
| Net Income | 708.36M | 617.04M | 2.82B |
| Profit Margin | 2.0% | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| EBITDA | 9.19B | 8.45B | 3.71B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 2.67B |
| Rev Growth | +3.3% | +3.3% | +23.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.49 |
Recent Insider Activity
All Insiders →| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12 | Wiedenfels Gunnar | Exercise | 1,011,532 | $29.08 | $29.42M |
| Dec 12 | Wiedenfels Gunnar | Exercise | 1,069,342 | $25.70 | $27.48M |
| Dec 12 | Wiedenfels Gunnar | Sale | 918,940 | $29.50 | $27.11M |
| Dec 12 | Wiedenfels Gunnar | Exercise | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Dec 10 | Locke Lori C. | Sale | 110,084 | $27.62 | $3.04M |
About Warner Bros Discovery Inc
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a global media and entertainment company headquartered in New York, New York, formed through the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery. The company operates one of the world's largest libraries of film and television content, encompassing iconic brands such as HBO, CNN, Warner Bros. film studio, DC, and a broad portfolio of cable networks. Its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Max, competes with major subscription platforms globally. Warner Bros. Discovery distributes content across theatrical, television, streaming, and licensing channels, serving audiences in more than 220 countries and territories.
Media Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGL | Alphabet Inc | $290.44 | -3.85% | 27.5 | 3.63T |
| GOOG | Alphabet Inc-Cl C | $289.20 | -3.28% | 27.5 | 3.63T |
| META | Meta Platforms Inc | $592.92 | -1.84% | 27.5 | 1.66T |
| NFLX | Netflix Inc | $90.92 | -2.63% | 29.6 | 325.09B |
| DIS | Walt Disney Co | $96.39 | -1.59% | 14.3 | 174.81B |
| SPOT | Spotify Technology | $484.85 | -1.53% | 44.2 | 113.64B |
WBD Frequently Asked Questions
What does Warner Bros Discovery Inc do?
Warner Bros. Discovery owns one of the deepest content libraries in entertainment — spanning HBO dramas, Warner Bros. theatrical films, DC superhero franchises, CNN news, and a broad portfolio of cable networks including Discovery, HGTV, and Food Network. Revenue flows from three sources: direct-to-consumer streaming (Max subscriptions), traditional TV advertising and affiliate fees from cable networks, and studios revenue from film releases, licensing, and TV production. The company has been aggressively cutting costs and managing debt following its formation from the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger.
Is WBD stock a good investment?
Warner Bros. Discovery carries a significant debt load from its merger financing, which limits financial flexibility and has been a central concern for investors. The core question is whether the company can stabilize and grow its streaming subscriber base while managing the accelerating decline of traditional cable — a challenge complicated by the need to service debt rather than invest freely in content. The content library has genuine long-term value, particularly HBO and DC IP, but translating that value into streaming profitability at scale remains the critical execution test.
Who are Warner Bros Discovery Inc's main competitors?
Netflix is the primary streaming competitor, with a larger subscriber base and more aggressive content spending that sets the pace for the industry. Disney+ (with Hulu and ESPN+) competes as a bundled streaming offering with formidable IP in Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. Paramount+ and Peacock compete for a similar cable-to-streaming transition audience. In theatrical films, Universal (Comcast), Disney, and Sony compete for the same summer blockbuster and award-season windows that Warner Bros. has historically dominated.
What makes WBD stock unique?
Warner Bros. Discovery holds something genuinely rare: a portfolio of iconic IP spanning nearly a century — from Casablanca to Harry Potter to The Sopranos to Batman — alongside a news operation in CNN and a set of lifestyle cable networks that generate cash to fund the streaming transition. Few media companies can match the depth of HBO's brand prestige for prestige drama, which commands premium subscriber willingness to pay. The challenge and opportunity for investors is that this asset quality coexists with a balance sheet that demands careful navigation.
How much does WBD stock cost right now?
WBD last closed at $27.28, down 0.44% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $7.52 and a high of $30.00. The current price represents 88% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
What is the analyst consensus for WBD?
Among 27 analysts covering WBD, the consensus rating is Hold — 7 rate it a buy, 17 hold, and 3 sell. The average price target sits at $95.26, implying 249% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
Does Warner Bros Discovery Inc make money?
Warner Bros Discovery Inc generated $36.33B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $708.36M reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 2.0% reflects the competitive nature of its industry.
Is WBD stock expensive based on earnings?
WBD trades at a P/E ratio of 94.76 on trailing earnings of $0.29 per share. That's well above the S&P 500 historical average of ~20-25x, which typically signals that investors are pricing in aggressive future growth. Comparing this multiple against Media sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
Is WBD stock going up or down?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -5.28% (3M), +39.83% (6M), +148.45% (1Y), -4.31% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether WBD is outperforming or lagging the broader market.