Analysts Point At Warner Bros. Discovery's Linear Advertising Weakness, Lower Expectations
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Analysts from Goldman Sachs, KeyBanc, Benchmark, and Wells Fargo have lowered their expectations for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (WBD) due to weakness in linear advertising. The Q3 results were mixed, with concerns about the lack of visibility on advertising recovery, the impact of strikes, and faster reinvestment into growth initiatives. Despite these challenges, there are growth areas and M&A possibilities, particularly in the videogame business. WBD shares traded higher by 1.91% at $9.58.
November 09, 2023 | 8:19 pm
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Analysts have lowered their expectations for Warner Bros. Discovery due to weakness in linear advertising.
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