WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. · Communication Services · Entertainment
At close
$28.54
+$0.01 (+0.04%) Close
Pre-market $28.51 −$0.03 (−0.11%) 7:29 AM ET
Prev close $28.53
Open $28.51
Day high $28.67
Day low $28.48
Volume 39,032
Avg vol 21,130,058
Mkt cap
$72.13B
EV/Sales
2.79
P/E ratio
-22.65
FY Revenue
$36.12B
EPS
-1.26
Gross Margin
47.25%
Div yield
0.23%
Sector
Communication Services
AI report sections
WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
WBD’s share price is trading at the top of its 52-week range after very strong 3–6 month price performance, with multiple bullish technical signals but an overbought momentum profile. Fundamentally, the company generates solid free cash flow relative to revenue but faces compressed margins and declining earnings versus the prior year. Short interest and news flow point to elevated event and regulatory risk around a large proposed merger while not indicating extreme positioning in the shares.
AI summarized at 5:27 PM ET, 2025-12-07
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 56
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+69% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.69×
RSI
68.05 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.02 Signal: -0.01
Short-Term
+0.10 (Strong)
MACD: 0.64 Signal: 0.54
Long-Term
+0.17 (Strong)
MACD: 0.66 Signal: 0.49
Intraday trend score 43.71

Latest news

WBD 12 articles Positive: 4 Neutral: 7 Negative: 1
Neutral The Motley Fool • Jennifer Saibil
If Amazon Is a Top Growth Stock, Then Why Does It Trade at Just 21.3x Forward Earnings While the S&P 500 Trades at 20.4x? This Is the Only Answer I Can Think Of.

Amazon trades at a modest 21.3x forward earnings despite strong growth, slightly above the S&P 500's 20.4x multiple. The company reported impressive Q2 results with 20% sales growth and AWS revenue up 37.5% year-over-year, driven by AI demand. The author attributes the relatively low valuation to market expectations that mega-cap companies face growth caps compared to smaller upstarts, despite Amazon's continued double-digit growth across e-commerce, cloud services, and emerging chip and satellite businesses.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as an AWS client that signed a new deal in Q2, but no specific sentiment or performance details provided.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Selena Maranjian
The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now -- It's Been My Best Stock Performer by Far

Netflix is recommended as a compelling growth stock investment despite being down 34% over the past year. The streaming giant has averaged 24% annual gains over 15 and 3-year periods, offers multiple revenue streams including advertising-supported memberships and live sports, and trades at attractive valuations with a forward P/E ratio of 25.4 below its five-year average of 30.6. Management has demonstrated disciplined capital allocation by walking away from costly acquisition bids.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a company Netflix chose not to match bids with, but no specific investment analysis provided.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Will Ebiefung
Where Will Netflix Stock Be in 5 Years?

Netflix's stock has declined as investors reassess the company's transition from rapid growth to a mature business model. While organic growth has slowed with revenue rising just 13% year-over-year and engagement growth at only 2%, the company has several advantages including its massive subscriber base (325M+), advertising revenue potential ($3B expected in 2026, projected to reach $8B by 2030), and international expansion opportunities. Trading at a reasonable forward P/E of 23, Netflix could become an attractive value pick for long-term investors despite its maturation.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned in context of Netflix's failed acquisition bid and Paramount's competing offer. No direct analysis provided regarding the company's prospects or performance.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Game of Thrones™ Goes Live with BetMGM in Alberta, Building on Record-Setting Ontario Debut

BetMGM and Blueprint Gaming launched the Game of Thrones™ slot game in Alberta, marking the title's second Canadian market launch following record-breaking performance in Ontario. The game, developed with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, features Blueprint's Money Collect mechanic and house-themed modifiers based on the HBO series.

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Sentiment note

The Game of Thrones IP licensing partnership demonstrates successful monetization of the franchise through iGaming partnerships, expanding the brand's presence in regulated gaming markets and generating additional revenue streams.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Globe Newswire
French Retail Giant Carrefour to Reveal Brand Extension Strategies in Exclusive Keynote Panel at Brand Licensing Europe

Carrefour, Jazwares, and Sun City will headline a keynote panel at Brand Licensing Europe (October 6-8, 2026) discussing their Pokémon collaboration and retail partnership strategies. Warner Bros. Discovery will also present a keynote on 25 years of Harry Potter movies. The event features over 2,500 brands and 7,500+ industry professionals.

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Sentiment note

Warner Bros. Discovery is presenting a keynote on the 25-year success of Harry Potter movies, highlighting the enduring strength and commercial success of one of the most valuable entertainment franchises globally.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Globe Newswire
World-Renowned Explorer Ed Stafford Chooses the JETOUR G700

JETOUR Auto has partnered with Discovery and explorer Ed Stafford to co-produce Season 2 of Adventure of Extremes. Stafford, the first person to hike the entire Amazon River, received a JETOUR G700 vehicle handover in Harbin. The G700 will serve as Stafford's mobile base camp during extreme expeditions across Ecuador, Colombia, and the Sahara Desert, showcasing the vehicle's off-road capability, intelligent technology, and V2L power export features.

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Sentiment note

Discovery expanded its content portfolio through the Season 2 partnership with JETOUR, leveraging Ed Stafford's established audience and adventure content appeal. This sponsorship deal provides additional revenue and content production support while maintaining the network's adventure programming strength.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jack Delaney
With Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. on Hold and Netflix Down 38%, Is Netflix Stock Finally a Buy?

Netflix stock has declined 38% over the last 12 months after the company wisely walked away from a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery assets. While the streaming giant met earnings expectations, it failed to provide meaningful revenue guidance improvements. The article suggests Netflix has long-term potential through gaming monetization, video podcasts, and entertainment experiences, but lacks near-term catalysts to reignite investor enthusiasm.

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Sentiment note

Company is involved in a stalled acquisition deal with Paramount that is on legal hold. No direct impact on Warner Bros. Discovery's operations mentioned, but deal uncertainty creates neutral sentiment.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Robert Izquierdo
Paramount Skydance's CFO Sold Over 95,000 Shares Amid Delays with Its Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Paramount Skydance CFO Dennis Cinelli sold 95,401 shares worth $882,459 on July 15, 2026, to cover tax withholding obligations from RSU vesting. The sale occurred days after a lawsuit by 12 U.S. states challenged the company's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on antitrust grounds, forcing the deal on hold until June 2027. Despite the sale, Cinelli retains significant holdings including 225,344 shares and 3.4 million RSUs.

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Sentiment note

While the merger delay is negative for deal completion, Warner Bros. Discovery benefits from 'ticking fees' paid by Paramount Skydance for delays beyond September 2026. The company's position is protected financially during the legal challenge, though merger uncertainty remains.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Selena Maranjian
Down 25%, Is It Finally Time to Buy Netflix (NFLX) Stock?

Netflix stock has declined 25% in 2026 despite a 21% average annual gain over 15 years. The streaming giant maintains a strong market position with 21% U.S. market share, posted 13% revenue growth and 9% net income growth in Q2, and trades at attractive valuations (P/E ratio of 22 vs. 5-year average of 31). However, concerns include viewer loss between seasons and potential over-reliance on price increases for growth.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a company Netflix walked away from in a deal negotiation, demonstrating Netflix's management discipline. No direct impact on this company analyzed.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Not Specified
Adventure of Extremes: JETOUR G700 and Ed Stafford Conquer the World’s Toughest Terrains

JETOUR Auto has partnered with Discovery to co-produce Season 2 of Adventure of Extremes and sponsor Marooned with Ed Stafford, marking the first collaboration between world-renowned explorer Ed Stafford and an automotive brand. The JETOUR G700 will serve as the official vehicle for extreme expeditions across multiple continents, with episodes launching in August 2026 to demonstrate the vehicle's off-road capabilities.

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Sentiment note

Discovery benefits from a high-profile partnership with an automotive brand for content production, expanding its documentary portfolio with a proven successful franchise (Marooned with Ed Stafford). This sponsorship arrangement provides additional revenue and production resources for the series.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Dave Kovaleski
Netflix Is Down 41% in 1 Year. Could the Sell-Off Be Nearing an End?

Netflix stock has plummeted 41% over the past year amid concerns about declining revenue growth and a failed bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. However, the article argues these concerns are overblown, highlighting Netflix's strong market position, rising operating margins (33% in Q2), growing ad revenue expected to double to $3 billion in 2026, and robust free cash flow of $12.5 billion. With a P/E ratio of 21x (lowest in four years) and 68% of analysts rating it a buy with a median price target of $94.50, the stock could return approximately 37% over the next 12 months.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as the target of Netflix's failed acquisition bid that was ultimately acquired by Paramount Skydance. No specific analysis or sentiment is provided about the company itself in the article.

Negative The Motley Fool • Robert Izquierdo
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Sells Company Stock Worth Nearly $60 Million as the Paramount Skydance Merger Faces Delays

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav sold approximately 2.2 million shares worth $59.5 million on July 13, 2026, through a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale occurred as a coalition of 12 U.S. states challenged the company's merger with Paramount Skydance on antitrust grounds. The merger was subsequently paused until June 2027, with potential financial penalties if the deal doesn't close by September 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company faces significant headwinds from antitrust legal challenges to its Paramount Skydance merger, resulting in substantial delays extending to June 2027. The merger uncertainty, combined with trailing 12-month net losses of $1.7 billion, creates near-term profitability concerns and strategic uncertainty.

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