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Warner Bros (WBD)
NASDAQ:WBD
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 31, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.25Last Year’s EPS
-4.07Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 18 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 08, 2025
|% Change Since: 5.14%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a strong performance in subscriber growth and streaming EBITDA. The company's focus on quality content and international expansion are driving positive results, despite some challenges in the U.S. market and increased costs related to sports rights. Overall, the positive highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.Company Guidance
During Warner Bros. Discovery's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided several key metrics and guidance for the future. The company reported gaining over 22 million subscribers in the last 12 months, with an addition of more than 5 million subscribers in the first quarter, contributing to an EBITDA of $339 million. Warner Bros. Discovery is on track to deliver at least $1.3 billion of EBITDA in 2025, representing an 85% increase compared to 2024. The company aims to surpass its 150 million subscriber goal by the end of next year. The growth is fueled by a robust storytelling pipeline from HBO, local language content, and local sports, which enhance their global relevance. Additionally, the company is making strides in the studio segment, with a target to return to $3 billion in EBITDA, driven by successful content from Warner Bros. Television and Motion Pictures. The strategic plan includes a 10-year roadmap to revitalize the DC brand globally, starting with new releases such as Superman in July. The company is also focusing on bundling strategies to enhance consumer experience and drive long-term sustainable growth and shareholder value.Strong Subscriber Growth
Over the last 12 months, the company gained more than 22 million subscribers, with over 5 million added in the first quarter alone.
Streaming EBITDA Surge
Warner Bros. Discovery delivered $339 million in EBITDA from streaming, on track to achieve $1.3 billion in 2025, marking an 85% increase versus 2024.
Successful Content Strategy
The focus on quality content with hits like 'The White Lotus' and 'The Last of Us' is cited as a key driver of subscriber growth and engagement.
International Growth
The company is seeing net growth internationally, with streaming and ad-light products outrunning traditional business declines, especially in Europe.
Strong Studio Performance
Progress towards a $3 billion EBITDA goal for the studio segment, with successful releases like 'Minecraft Movie' and 'Sinners.'
WBD Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
WBD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 08, 2025 | $8.56 | $9.01 | +5.26% |
Feb 27, 2025 | $10.50 | $11.00 | +4.76% |
Nov 07, 2024 | $8.38 | $9.37 | +11.81% |
Aug 07, 2024 | $7.71 | $7.02 | -8.95% |
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FAQ
When does Warner Bros (WBD) report earnings?
Warner Bros (WBD) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Warner Bros (WBD) earnings time?
Warner Bros (WBD) earnings time is at Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is WBD EPS forecast?
WBD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is -0.25.
