WBD Ranks 171st in $630M Volume Amid EPS Woes and 83% Share Price Rally

On August 6, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) saw a trading volume of $630 million, ranking 171st in the market. The stock closed with a 0.55% gain, reflecting modest investor interest ahead of its upcoming earnings report. Analysts anticipate a challenging quarter, with expectations of a negative earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.19. Historical data shows mixed outcomes, including a 1.0% price increase following a Q1 2025 miss and a sharper -9.0% drop in Q2 2024 after an EPS shortfall. The 52-week share price has risen 83.26%, indicating long-term optimism despite recent volatility.

Analyst sentiment remains neutral, with a consensus price target of $13.92 implying a potential 9.43% upside. However, WBD trails peers in revenue growth (-9.83%) and profitability metrics, including a -5.05% net margin and -1.33% return on equity. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11 suggests a conservative capital structure, contrasting with peers like Live Nation Entertainment and Liberty Media, which show higher projected returns. Despite these challenges, WBD’s gross profit of $3.85 billion positions it ahead of most competitors in this metric.

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