Paramount Could Be Worth $4 Or $14 Per Share In Deal, Analyst Says: 'We Prefer To Sit This One Out'
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Paramount Global reported Q1 results with revenue missing estimates and EPS beating estimates. The company announced CEO Bob Bakish's departure, replaced by a 3-person team. Analysts are divided on Paramount's value, citing uncertainty around potential merger activity and leadership changes. Bank of America sees shares as volatile, KeyBanc highlights a potential merger with Skydance impacting Class B shareholders, Needham downgrades due to leadership and strategic uncertainty, and Benchmark suggests a deal may be imminent but remains optimistic.
April 30, 2024 | 4:07 pm
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Paramount Global's mixed Q1 results and CEO change have led to varied analyst views, impacting its stock value with potential volatility due to merger uncertainties.
The mixed Q1 results, coupled with the CEO change and potential merger talks, particularly with Skydance, have created a cloud of uncertainty around Paramount's future direction and stock value. Analysts' divergent views reflect this uncertainty, suggesting a neutral to potentially volatile short-term impact on PARA's stock price.
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