On Friday, Warner Brothers Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) received an updated stock price target from Macquarie, where the firm raised its target to $9.00 from the previous $8.00, while keeping a Neutral stance on the stock. This adjustment follows the company's recent financial performance report.
Warner Brothers Discovery reported a 3.6% decline in revenue for the third quarter of 2024. Despite this decrease, the company marked a significant financial milestone by posting its first positive GAAP Operating Income (OI) and net income since the merger in early 2022. The direct-to-consumer (DTC) segment was highlighted as the primary factor behind this achievement, with both subscriber additions and profitability showing improvement.
The analyst from Macquarie noted the positive developments in Warner Brothers Discovery's DTC segment, which contributed to the company's financial upturn. The firm decided to maintain its Neutral rating on the stock, indicating that there were few changes to their model. However, the price target was increased by 13% to $9, reflecting a rollover to the estimates for the year 2025.
The price target hike is a reflection of the analyst's response to Warner Brothers Discovery's recent performance in key financial metrics. With the DTC segment driving growth and the company experiencing its first positive GAAP OI and net income post-merger, the new target suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for the media conglomerate's financial trajectory.
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