Warner Bros. Discovery Gains 0.59% as Daily Volume Slides to 214th Rank Institutional Buys and Insider Purchase Signal Confidence

On August 15, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) closed at $11.89, reflecting a 0.59% gain. The stock traded with a daily volume of $480 million, a 24.02% decline from the prior day, ranking 214th in market activity. The company reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.63 per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of -$0.16, alongside revenue of $9.81 billion, slightly above expectations. Institutional ownership remains strong, with 59.95% of shares held by funds, including notable increases from E Fund Management, Vanguard, and Invesco.

Analysts have set a median price target of $13.14, with mixed recommendations spanning "buy," "hold," and "overweight" ratings. Recent adjustments include KeyCorp lowering its target to $16 and UBS raising its estimate to $10. Insider activity added further attention, as Director Anton J. Levy purchased 75,000 shares at $11.00 each, boosting his stake by 8.58%. The move highlights continued confidence in the company’s strategic direction amid evolving media consumption trends.

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