Paramount CEO Bob Bakish Out As Skydance Merger Talks Continue: Studio Misses Q1 Revenue Estimates, Beats On Earnings
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Paramount Global announced CEO Bob Bakish's departure amid ongoing merger talks with Skydance Media. The company missed Q1 revenue estimates but exceeded earnings expectations. Paramount's DTC segment, including Paramount+, showed significant growth, with a 51% increase in revenue and 3.7 million new subscribers. Shares rose 2.85% following the news and proposed concessions to shareholders.
April 29, 2024 | 8:31 pm
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Paramount Global's CEO departure and ongoing merger talks, coupled with a strong earnings report and growth in Paramount+, positively impacted the stock, leading to a 2.85% increase.
The departure of CEO Bob Bakish and merger talks with Skydance Media, along with exceeding earnings expectations and significant growth in the DTC segment, particularly Paramount+, have likely contributed to positive investor sentiment. The 2.85% increase in shares indicates a positive short-term impact on PARA's stock price.
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