Warner Bros. Discovery Eyes Turnaround with Upcoming Disney+ Bundle and NBA Deal, Analysts Say
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (WBD) receives mixed analyst ratings amid fiscal Q1 revenue decline but exceeds free cash flow expectations. Keybanc upgrades WBD to Overweight with a $11 price target, citing potential for a turnaround with an upcoming Disney+ bundle and NBA deal. Needham maintains a Hold rating, highlighting the bundle's potential to decrease churn and increase lifetime value. BofA Securities reiterates a Buy rating, emphasizing WBD's asset strength and upcoming catalysts, including the NBA media rights renewal.
May 10, 2024 | 6:34 pm
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Walt Disney Co's partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery for a Disney+ and Hulu bundle is highlighted as a significant move, expected to decrease churn and increase lifetime value for WBD.
The partnership between DIS and WBD for a Disney+ and Hulu bundle is seen as a strategic move that could significantly benefit WBD by reducing churn and increasing the lifetime value of subscribers. This collaboration is expected to strengthen WBD's competitive position against unbundled streaming services, indirectly benefiting DIS by expanding its bundle offering and potentially increasing subscriber base.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 75
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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc receives an upgrade from Keybanc and a positive outlook from BofA Securities despite a revenue decline, with expectations of improvement from a Disney+ bundle and NBA deal.
The upgrade by Keybanc and positive outlook from BofA Securities, despite a revenue decline, indicate a strong potential for recovery based on strategic partnerships and content offerings. The emphasis on the Disney+ bundle and NBA deal as catalysts for growth suggests a positive short-term impact on WBD's stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100