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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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Built on the Strength of Iconic Brands, Premium Programming and Massive Reach Across Linear and Streaming to Deliver Unmatched Marketing Solutions for Advertising Partners *Click here for media assets *Visit Press Express for presentation and blue carpet images NEW YORK , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today presented a special edition of 60 Minutes to explore its powerhouse portfolio of leading media platforms, hit content and advertising capabilities during its first in-person Upfront event as a combined company. Through in-depth interviews, profiles and appearances, the talent-packed program featured Paramount's accelerated momentum and differentiated playbook to reach everyone, everywhere, at scale.

Paramount Global Showcases Full Scale and Power of IP-Driven, Multiplatform Content Company During Historic In-Person Upfront Presentation at Carnegie Hall

Paramount Global reported its Q1 earnings highlighted by strong momentum in streaming. The company stands out among media giants with a differentiated model across TV, film, and streaming through several platforms.

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The New Fall Dramas EAST NEW YORK, FIRE COUNTRY, SO HELP ME TODD and Unscripted Series THE REAL LOVE BOAT Join 18 Returning Shows Fall Schedule Features a New All-Reality Night on Wednesday from 8:00-11:00 PM, a Comedy Power Hour on Thursday from 8:00-9:00 PM and New Dramas on Thursday, Friday and Sunday Fall Lineup of Returning CBS Originals Includes #1 Broadcast Series/Drama NCIS, #1 Comedy YOUNG SHELDON, #1 New Series/Comedy GHOSTS, #1 New Drama NCIS: HAWAI'I and #1 News Program 60 MINUTES New Drama TRUE LIES, Inspired by James Cameron's Hit Action/Comedy Film of the Same Name,  to Debut Mid-Season New Season Slate Also Includes Sports, Holiday and Special Event Awards Programming All New and Returning Series Available to Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+* CLICK HERE for New Series Trailers Available Wednesday, May 18 at 8:00 AM, ET on CBS' YouTube Channel NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS today announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas, one alternative series, special event programming and 18 returning series. For 2021-2022, the Network finished #1 for the 14th straight season, winning 19 of the past 20 seasons.

CBS UNVEILS ITS 2022-2023 PRIMETIME LINEUP

Transformational partnership combines beloved content from Viafree and NENT Group's Local Ad sales leadership with Pluto TV's global content and technology First instance of a combination of local AVOD platform with Pluto TV DOWNLOAD ASSETS HERE COPENHAGEN and STOCKHOLM and OSLO , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluto TV, a Paramount company and leading provider of Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST), today expanded to the Nordics, launching in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The service unveiled a vast programming line-up that features more than 70 unique and locally curated channels now live in each country.

PLUTO TV LAUNCHES IN NORDICS, UNVEILS PROGRAMMING LINE-UP

A legendary investor's holding company built a sizable stake in the entertainment leader.

Why Paramount Global Stock Surged Today

Warren Buffett took a substantial stake in Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) in the first quarter of 2022, a regulatory filing revealed on Tuesday; sending shares of the mass media company up 15%. Buffett invested $2.60 billion in Paramount Global Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought 68.9 million shares of the entertainment conglomerate for $2.60 billion.

Paramount Global stock closed 15% up on Tuesday: explore why

NEW YORK , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the JP Morgan Technology, Media & Communications Conference in Boston, MA on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investor Relations homepage at ir.paramount.com.

Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish to Participate in the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

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Why Is Warren Buffett Buying Paramount Global?

Paramount is a value stock based on its forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13x, which is right up Buffett's alley given his value investing strategy.

Paramount soars 16% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals $2.6 billion stake in the media company

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The decision by Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, to buy $2.6 billion of Paramount's shares is causing PARA stock to rally. The post Why Is Paramount (PARA) Stock Up 10% Today?

Why Is Paramount (PARA) Stock Up 10% Today?

Shares of Paramount popped higher in early trading after Berkshire Hathaway, the company of legendary investor Warren Buffett, disclosed late yesterday that it acquired a chunky stake in the company. Paramount shares are up more than 10% at nearly $31 at market open morning, following a 1% dip yesterday. They stock is still well off...

Paramount Global Stock Jumps 10% After Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Buys In

Three of the new positions revealed in Berkshire Hathaway's BRK.B, -0.34% 13-F filing jumped in premarket trade on Tuesday. Paramount Global's B shares PARAA, -0.82% bounced 10%, as Celanese CE, +1.52% rose 6% and Citigroup C, -0.38% rose 5%.

Paramount Global and Citi surge after Berkshire Hathaway discloses new stakes

Berkshire bought 68.9 million shares of Paramount to build a stake worth $2.6 billion as of the end of March, according to a regulatory filing released Monday.

Paramount shares jump 10% after Buffett's Berkshire reveals new stake

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK.A) said Monday in a securities filing it bought US$2.6bn worth of Paramount Global class B shares during the first quarter. As well as acquiring the nearly 69mln shares, the holding company for a multitude of businesses purchased stakes in other companies including almost US$3bn in Citibank.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys US$2.6bn Paramount shares

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported Monday in a securities filing that it has acquired a stake in Paramount Global after acquiring $2.6 billion in Class B shares. The SEC Form 13F filing showed that Buffett's company acquired almost 69 million shares of Paramount Global during the first quarter, along with revealing that it also took...

Warren Buffett Reveals $2.6B Investment In Paramount Global

NEW YORK , May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that Naveen Chopra, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit in New York, NY on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investor Relations homepage at ir.paramount.com.

Paramount Global CFO Naveen Chopra to Participate in the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit

Paramount carries extreme undervaluation against the S&P500 and Industry-specific averages. Is painted incorrectly as a legacy broadcast company “attempting” to pivot into streaming.

Paramount Global: Legacy Broadcast To King Of Streaming

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The year-over-year revenue decline was largely due to the impact of the company's TV Media division not airing the Super Bowl, which moved to Comcast this year, resulting in lower advertising sales.

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