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Paramount Global

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Global excels in streaming investments and content performance

Paramount Global's focus on streaming investments and content performance drove success in 2022, with plans for further growth in 2023 and beyond.
Challenges include peak losses in the D2C segment and lower OIBDA in Filmed Entertainment, but opportunities lie in international expansion and pricing strategies.
The integration of Showtime with Paramount+ and upcoming franchise-oriented titles position Paramount for significant earnings growth and positive free cash flow in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in streaming with 60M subscribers and revenue growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance, strategic strengths in streaming investments and partnerships, challenges related to potential strikes and cost management, and opportunities for growth through maximizing shareholder value and revenue expansion in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in Q2, eyes streaming profitability by 2024

Paramount Global's Q2 earnings call reflects strong financial performance, strategic content focus, and a clear path to streaming profitability by 2024.
The company's strengths lie in high-quality content creation, diverse revenue streams, stable sports deals, and resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Challenges include industry strikes impacting content production, balancing traditional business with streaming growth, and navigating the evolving digital ad market.
Opportunities for Paramount include capitalizing on the Big Ten expansion, driving streaming profitability, maximizing sports content impact, and accelerating digital ad revenue growth.

Paramount Global reports robust Q3 performance and optimistic streaming outlook

Paramount Global (PARA) showcased strong performance in Q3 with notable growth in streaming revenue and subscribers, emphasizing cost management and free cash flow.
The company's focus on expanding globally, partnerships with key players like Delta and Walmart+, and strategic content slate position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges in TV media advertising and potential password sharing issues, Paramount Global remains confident in achieving significant total company earnings growth in 2024.
Opportunities lie in bundling strategies, ARPU growth, and improving D2C profitability, indicating a positive outlook for Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount Global reports robust Q4 performance and eyes sustainable growth

Paramount Global's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue, subscriber growth, and strategic focus on sustainable profitability and content impact.
While facing challenges in achieving domestic profitability for Paramount+ and managing content costs, the company is well-positioned for growth.
Opportunities lie in OIBDA growth, M&A exploration, and revenue diversification through bundling and licensing, signaling a promising outlook for Paramount Global.

Paramount Global excels in Q1 2024 with strong streaming growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strategic focus on content, and strong growth in streaming subscribers and advertising revenue.
While facing challenges in reducing leverage and navigating a competitive market, Paramount Global's strengths in content assets, executive leadership, and industry experience position it well for future success.
With opportunities to capitalize on advertising growth, expand streaming services, and explore new partnerships, Paramount Global is poised to drive continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Paramount Global reports robust Q2 growth and eyes profitability

Paramount Global's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth and progress towards profitability for Paramount+.
The company's focus on cost-saving measures, key content wins, and strategic partnerships positions them for future success.
Challenges lie in achieving profitability, navigating industry competition, and optimizing revenue streams, but opportunities abound in upcoming releases and revenue expansion.

Paramount Global excels in Q3 with DTC growth and content success

Paramount Global's Q3 performance reflects a solid foundation for growth, driven by strong DTC metrics, content success, and financial progress.
While facing challenges like profitability targets and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths and opportunities position it well for future expansion.
Investors can be optimistic about Paramount Global's trajectory, supported by a mix of content-driven growth strategies and financial discipline to drive value creation.

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The year-over-year revenue decline was largely due to the impact of the company's TV Media division not airing the Super Bowl, which moved to Comcast this year, resulting in lower advertising sales.

Will Paramount's Streaming Push Help Or Hurt Its Stock?

Paramount Global (PARA) Q1 results reflect a spike in viewership for its streaming services, boosted by the strong adoption of Paramount+ but offset by lower advertising revenues.

Paramount Global (PARA) Q1 Earnings Beat, Revenues Fall Y/Y

Paramount+ added nearly 7 million subscribers in Q1, as data shows its originals have grown in popularity.

Paramount+ shows signs of momentum as Netflix stumbles, thanks to originals like '1883‘

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA ) Q1 2022 Results Conference Call May 3, 2022 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Anthony DiClemente - EVP, IR Bob Bakish - President and CEO Naveen Chopra - CFO Conference Call Participants Brett Feldman - Goldman Sachs Michael Morris - Guggenheim Bryan Kraft - Deutsche Bank Rich Greenfield - LightShed Partners Benjamin Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Phil Cusick - JP Morgan Jessica Reif Ehrlich - BoA Securities Robert Fishman - MoffettNathanson Operator Good morning. My name is Charlie, and I'll be the conference operator today.

Paramount Global (PARA) CEO Bob Bakish on Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Paramount Global shares were down about 1% midway through the trading day after the company reported a mixed bag of first-quarter results. The stock initially dropped as much as 7% to near a 52-week low in the opening minutes of the session. Like most other shares in media and many in tech, it remains in...

Paramount Shares Wobble On Q1 Results; Wall Street Hasn't Fully Embraced Its Streaming Story

Paramount Global, formerly ViacomCBS, reported an overall total of 62.4 million global subscribers across its suite of streaming services, with Paramount+ alone adding 6.8 million total subscribers in the first quarter of 2022, to reach 39.6 million in total. Paramount CEO Bob Bakish has stated previously that the company is aiming to hit 100 million […]

Paramount+ reaches nearly 40M subscribers, will expand to the U.K., South Korea, and India

Paramount Global-B (PARA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 27.66% and 1.66%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Paramount Global-B (PARA) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) reported a first-quarter FY22 revenue decline of 1% year-on-year to $7.33 billion, missing the consensus of $7.38 billion. Global streaming subscribers rose to over 62 million, adding 6.3 million total subscribers.

Why Paramount Global Shares Are Trading Lower Today

Shares of Paramount Global Inc. PARA, +3.95% were off 4% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company formerly known as ViacomCBS posted declining revenue and profits for its most recent quarter. The company generated net earnings of $433 million, or 64 cents a share, compared with $911 million, or $1.44 a share, in the year-earlier quarter.

Paramount Global stock dips after revenue falls short

NEW YORK , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Please visit the Paramount investor relations website at ir.paramount.com to view the press release and other earnings material.

Paramount Global Reports First Quarter Financial Results

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Why Spotify, DraftKings, and Paramount Global Shares Plunged Today

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Why Paramount Global Shares Are Falling Following Netflix's Earnings Report

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While Paramount Global stock (formerly ViacomCBS) had a roller coaster ride of sorts through 2021, with the stock more than doubling and then losing over half its value in a short span of time, driven by a major share offering and the $10 billion collapse of Archegos Capital Management fund, thin.

Paramount Global's Revenue Growth Is Picking Up. Is The Stock A Buy?

Paramount Global may hold the least-expensive valuation of the largest entertainment companies in America. The business could be targeted for a merger/takeover by a variety of streaming leaders and Big Tech names.

Paramount Global: The Cheapest Entertainment Giant With Improving Technicals

NEW YORK , April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) announced today that on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, it will issue financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022. The company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m.

Paramount Global to Report First Quarter Financial Results on May 3, 2022

NEW YORK , April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced that it would redeem (i) all of its outstanding 3.50% senior notes due January 15, 2025 (the "3.50% notes") and (ii) a portion of its outstanding 4.750% senior notes due May 15, 2025 (the "4.750% notes").  The redemption date for the 3.50% notes is April 18, 2022.

Paramount Global Announces Redemption of Approximately $1.0 Billion of Notes

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Paramount Global Raising $1 Billion Of Fresh Cash In Debt Sale

NEW YORK , March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that it has agreed to sell $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.375% fixed-to-fixed rate junior subordinated debentures due 2062 at a price equal to 100.000% of the principal amount thereof (the "Debentures"). The sale of the Debentures is expected to close on March 29, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

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