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Paramount Global

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Global excels in streaming investments and content performance

Paramount Global's focus on streaming investments and content performance drove success in 2022, with plans for further growth in 2023 and beyond.
Challenges include peak losses in the D2C segment and lower OIBDA in Filmed Entertainment, but opportunities lie in international expansion and pricing strategies.
The integration of Showtime with Paramount+ and upcoming franchise-oriented titles position Paramount for significant earnings growth and positive free cash flow in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in streaming with 60M subscribers and revenue growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance, strategic strengths in streaming investments and partnerships, challenges related to potential strikes and cost management, and opportunities for growth through maximizing shareholder value and revenue expansion in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in Q2, eyes streaming profitability by 2024

Paramount Global's Q2 earnings call reflects strong financial performance, strategic content focus, and a clear path to streaming profitability by 2024.
The company's strengths lie in high-quality content creation, diverse revenue streams, stable sports deals, and resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Challenges include industry strikes impacting content production, balancing traditional business with streaming growth, and navigating the evolving digital ad market.
Opportunities for Paramount include capitalizing on the Big Ten expansion, driving streaming profitability, maximizing sports content impact, and accelerating digital ad revenue growth.

Paramount Global reports robust Q3 performance and optimistic streaming outlook

Paramount Global (PARA) showcased strong performance in Q3 with notable growth in streaming revenue and subscribers, emphasizing cost management and free cash flow.
The company's focus on expanding globally, partnerships with key players like Delta and Walmart+, and strategic content slate position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges in TV media advertising and potential password sharing issues, Paramount Global remains confident in achieving significant total company earnings growth in 2024.
Opportunities lie in bundling strategies, ARPU growth, and improving D2C profitability, indicating a positive outlook for Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount Global reports robust Q4 performance and eyes sustainable growth

Paramount Global's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue, subscriber growth, and strategic focus on sustainable profitability and content impact.
While facing challenges in achieving domestic profitability for Paramount+ and managing content costs, the company is well-positioned for growth.
Opportunities lie in OIBDA growth, M&A exploration, and revenue diversification through bundling and licensing, signaling a promising outlook for Paramount Global.

Paramount Global excels in Q1 2024 with strong streaming growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strategic focus on content, and strong growth in streaming subscribers and advertising revenue.
While facing challenges in reducing leverage and navigating a competitive market, Paramount Global's strengths in content assets, executive leadership, and industry experience position it well for future success.
With opportunities to capitalize on advertising growth, expand streaming services, and explore new partnerships, Paramount Global is poised to drive continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Paramount Global reports robust Q2 growth and eyes profitability

Paramount Global's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth and progress towards profitability for Paramount+.
The company's focus on cost-saving measures, key content wins, and strategic partnerships positions them for future success.
Challenges lie in achieving profitability, navigating industry competition, and optimizing revenue streams, but opportunities abound in upcoming releases and revenue expansion.

Paramount Global excels in Q3 with DTC growth and content success

Paramount Global's Q3 performance reflects a solid foundation for growth, driven by strong DTC metrics, content success, and financial progress.
While facing challenges like profitability targets and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths and opportunities position it well for future expansion.
Investors can be optimistic about Paramount Global's trajectory, supported by a mix of content-driven growth strategies and financial discipline to drive value creation.

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Gabelli requested the delay so that he could probe for “potential fiduciary and/or federal securities violations” against Paramount's minority shareholders.

Major Paramount shareholder Mario Gabelli urges FCC to delay key decision on Skydance merger

Longtime Paramount Global shareholder Mario Gabelli, who had agitated against iterations of the Skydance-Paramount merger deal, is stepping up his campaign for more transparency around the deal. Lawyers for Gabelli, who operates an investment fund holding 12.

Paramount Shareholder Mario Gabelli Asks FCC To Delay Review Of Skydance Merger Pending His Request For More Financial Details

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Paramount Global ‘s PARA third-quarter 2024 financial results reflect a mixed performance across various segments.

Paramount Revenue Is Down: Analyst Remains Optimistic That 'Gladiator II' And 'Sonic 3' Can Help

PARA's third-quarter results reflect softness in affiliate and content-licensing revenues despite the strong adoption of Paramount+.

Paramount Global Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y

“We feel good about our position and our ability to remain a standalone.” That was Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy's update on the status of Paramount+, delivered on this morning's third-quarter earnings call. His comment came after an analyst asked whether a strategic partner was still being sought for Paramount+.

Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy Feels Good About Paramount+'s Position “To Remain A Standalone”

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 8, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jaime Morris - EVP of IR Brian Robbins - President and CEO Chris McCarthy - President and CEO George Cheeks - President and CEO Naveen Chopra - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Bryan Kraft - Deutsche Bank Rich Greenfield - LightShed Partners Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Michael Morris - Guggenheim Michael Ng - Goldman Sachs Operator Good afternoon. My name is Nadia and I'll be the conference operator today.

Paramount Global (PARA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Although the revenue and EPS for Paramount Global-B (PARA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Paramount Global-B (PARA) Q3 Earnings

Paramount Global-B (PARA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.30 per share a year ago.

Paramount Global-B (PARA) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

The company still expects to close its merger with Skydance, the studio run by David Ellison, in the first half of 2025.

Paramount's earnings lag estimates as streaming gains are offset by weak film and TV revenue

The media and entertainment company's shares are down 22% this year, compared with a 25% rise for the benchmark S&P 500.

Paramount Earnings Highlight Streaming Growth. The Stock Rises.

Paramount Global posted mixed third quarter financial numbers, but its leaders are pointing to solid subscription growth and profits at Paramount+ and cost reductions as signs their plan is “working.” Revenues for Q3 were $6.73 billion, down 6% year-on-year, but adjusted earning per share were up at 49 cents.

Paramount Global Adds 3.5 Million Streaming Subs In Q3 But Revenues Fall 6% As TV & Film Dip

Paramount Global missed quarterly revenue estimates on Friday as a lack of big hits at the box office and declines in its cable business outweighed better-than-expected subscriber growth at its streaming service after the return of NFL content.

Paramount Global posts sales miss on weak box office, cable TV declines

NEW YORK , Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Please visit the Paramount Investors homepage to view the press release.

Paramount Global Reports Third Quarter Earnings Results

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PARA's third-quarter performance is expected to have been aided by the company's expanding clientele and growing streaming services amid persisting inflation.

Paramount Global to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?

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The Paramount Global and Nielsen impasse enters the second month. Nielsen's last agreement with Paramount expired at the end of September and while the two parties continue to talk, five weeks later no settlement has been reached.

The Paramount-Nielsen Contract Impasse Is In Its Second Month

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David Ellison, Larry Ellison's son, is set to take over Paramount. Not David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros.

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Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Paramount Global-B (PARA), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended September 2024.

Countdown to Paramount Global-B (PARA) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

Paramount Global-B (PARA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Paramount Global-B (PARA) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?

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