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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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NEW YORK , March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Global, will deliver the keynote address during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. PT. A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investors website at ir.paramount.com.

Paramount Global's Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish to Participate in the 2023 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

David Nevins was the latest Showtime suitor to be rebuffed by Paramount over past few years.

Paramount Turned Down $3 Billion-Plus Offer for Showtime From Former Executive

Shares of Paramount Global PARA dropped 2.7% in afternoon trading, after The Wall Street Journal reported that the media and entertainment company had turned down a bid from former executive David Nevins to buy its Showtime streaming service for more than $3 billion. Citing people familiar with the matter, the WSJ report said Nevins' bid, which was backed by private-equity firm General Atlantic, was the latest approach for Showtime Paramount has received the past few years, including from former Showtime executive Mark Greenberg.

Paramount stock falls after WSJ reports it turned down more than $3 billion bid to buy Showtime

While streaming is the headliner, there is much more to this media company.

1 Bargain-Basement Warren Buffett Stock Down 78% to Buy Before It Starts Soaring

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As 2022 wrapped, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway was the largest shareholder of eight stocks that include traditional oil companies and financial-services giants.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is the largest investor in these 8 stocks

Warner Bros Discovery Inc

NEW YORK — Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. WBD, -1.14% is suing Paramount Global PARA, -4.86% , saying its competitor aired new episodes of the popular animated comedy series “South Park” after Warner paid for exclusive rights.

Warner Bros. Discovery sues Paramount over $500 million ‘South Park' deal

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This Buffett holdings list from Kiplinger first appeared 2/14/23 on line. YCharts and Dogs of The Dow both track this Buffett/Berkshire batch. Here is your update from 2/23/23 YCharts data. 33 of 49 current Berkshire-Hathaway-owned-stocks pay dividends. As of 2/23/23, the top-ten ranged 3.06%-4.10% by annual-yield and 47 of 49 ranged -9.13% to 77.51% per broker-estimated target-price-upsides.

4 February Buffett Dividend Dog Buys + 4 To Watch

My Paramount thesis broke, but the market was nice enough to give an off-ramp with a massive share price spike a couple years ago. The inflection point is now projected to be this year, with improving profitability and free cash flow in 2024. I think it's worth waiting to see it first.

Paramount: Eating Crow

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Berkshire Hathaway only bought four stocks in the fourth quarter of 2022.

3 Buffett Stocks to Buy More of in February

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So far this year, standout names from Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio include Nu Holdings and Paramount Global.

Warren Buffett stocks: Here are Berkshire Hathaway's 5 best-performing shares of 2023

Amid an industry transition, Paramount Global may look intriguing to some investors.

Warren Buffett's Buying This Passive Income Stock. Should You?

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Lions Gate Entertainment's (LGF.A) Starz and Amazon's MGM+ are partnering to offer U.S. Prime members a bundle with 20% off.

Lions Gate Entertainment's (LGF.A) Starz and Amazon to Partner

NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that Naveen Chopra, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Paramount Global, will participate in a question-and-answer session during the Deutsche Bank 31st Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, FL on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 8:50 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investors website at ir.paramount.com.

Paramount Global's Chief Financial Officer Naveen Chopra to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 31st Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference

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S&P 500 investors still like dividend stocks. But, they're being much pickier about them this year.

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The amount depends on how you define what Buffett's top dividend stocks are.

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The media company was one of the few stocks Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought more of during the fourth quarter

Paramount Isn't Buffeted by Streaming Winds

Streaming subscribers will soon be paying more for Paramount+, whether or not they have Showtime added on to their plan.

Paramount+ to raise prices for its streaming plans later this year

Paramount Global executives announced Thursday that people will see an increase in the cost of Paramount+ streaming service subscriptions later in 2023.

Paramount+ to raise subscription prices

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA ) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 16, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Anthony DiClemente – Executive Vice President, Investor Relations Bob Bakish – President and Chief Executive Officer Naveen Chopra – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bryan Kraft – Deutsche Bank Michael Morris – Guggenheim Ben Swinburne – Morgan Stanley Rich Greenfield – LightShed Partners Jessica Reif Ehrlich – Bank of America Doug Mitchelson – Credit Suisse Phil Cusick – JPMorgan Kutgun Maral – RBC Capital Markets Operator Good morning. My name is Nadia, and I'll be the conference operator today.

Paramount Global (PARA) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Last month, the company said it would integrate Showtime with Paramount+ across platforms later this year as it prioritizes streaming services.

Paramount to raise streaming prices after ad revenue slumps

Paramount Global's (PARA) Q4 results reflect a spike in viewership for its streaming services, boosted by the strong adoption of Paramount+ but offset by lower advertising revenues.

Paramount Global (PARA) Q4 Earnings Miss, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Paramount Global stock edged lower on Thursday after the streaming giant posted fourth-quarter earnings that underperformed on both the top and bottom lines. After falling about 8% in pre-market trading, Paramount had pared its losses by mid-morning, trading down about 3.5% at US$23.69.

Paramount stock falls after 4Q earnings miss on top and bottom line despite record quarterly susbcriber growth

Paramount Global  (NASDAQ:PARA) stock is down 3.1% to trade at $23.77 at last check, after the company's fourth-quarter profits of 8 cents per share grossly missed expectations of 25 cents per share.

Quarterly Miss Weighs on Paramount Global Stock

Paramount Global-B (PARA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -55.56% and 0.92%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Paramount Global-B (PARA) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates

Streamer adds more than rivals Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and more, Paramount reports during fourth quarter earnings call, boosting total subscribers to 56 million. On the horizon: A price increase.

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