Paramount Global (PARAA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARAA) is a diversified media and entertainment company with operations spanning film production, television networks, and direct-to-consumer streaming services. The company’s roots trace back to the founding of CBS in 1927 and Paramount Pictures in 1912. In 2019, Viacom and CBS Corporation reunited under a single corporate banner, and in 2022 the combined entity rebranded as Paramount Global, reflecting its ambition to create and distribute high-quality content across multiple platforms.

At the core of Paramount Global’s business are its motion picture studio and television networks. Paramount Pictures produces feature films and franchises that are distributed worldwide, while CBS Television Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studio develop programming for broadcast and cable networks. Popular cable and digital channels under the Paramount Global umbrella include MTV, Comedy Central, BET, VH1, the Paramount Network, and Nickelodeon, each catering to distinct audience demographics with programming that ranges from reality series to children’s animation.

The company has made significant investments in streaming, operating Paramount+ as its flagship subscription video on demand (SVOD) service alongside the ad-supported Pluto TV. Paramount+ offers a mix of original series, live sports, news, and an extensive back catalog of content from CBS, Showtime, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures. Pluto TV, acquired in 2019, provides free, ad-supported streaming with hundreds of themed channels, further diversifying the company’s digital distribution capabilities. Paramount Global also licenses content to third-party platforms and maintains a global sales and distribution network to reach audiences across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Leadership at Paramount Global is headed by Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish, who has steered the company’s strategic pivot toward streaming and content synergies, and Executive Chair Shari Redstone, who represents the Redstone family’s legacy ownership interest. Paramount Global continues to leverage its storied brands, extensive production pipelines, and distribution channels to compete in a dynamically evolving media landscape, focusing on both linear television and digital innovation to engage global audiences.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $23.42 to $23.42
• 50-Day Range: $22.45 to $23.45
• 52-Week Range: $21.32 to $24.50
• Volume: 391 shs
• Average Volume: 24,109 shs
• Market Capitalization: $15.72 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 0.86%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Paramount Global Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Paramount Global scored higher than 23% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 243rd out of 294 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Paramount Global.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 54.67%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Paramount Global are expected to grow by 54.67% in the coming year, from $2.25 to $3.48 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Paramount Global is -2.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Paramount Global is -2.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Paramount Global has a P/B Ratio of 0.94. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.10% of the float of Paramount Global has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Paramount Global has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 11.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paramount Global has recently decreased by 1.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Paramount Global has a dividend yield of 0.86%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Paramount Global has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Paramount Global will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.75% next year. This indicates that Paramount Global will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.10% of the float of Paramount Global has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Paramount Global has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 11.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paramount Global has recently decreased by 1.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.44

News Sentiment

Paramount Global has a news sentiment score of 0.44. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.81 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Paramount Global this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Paramount Global insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.67% of the stock of Paramount Global is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 5.98% of the stock of Paramount Global is held by institutions.

PARAA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PARAA shares performed this year?

Paramount Global's stock was trading at $22.30 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, PARAA stock has increased by 5.2% and is now trading at $23.45.

How were Paramount Global's earnings last quarter?

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARAA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The company reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $7.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.14 billion. Paramount Global had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.80% and a negative net margin of 19.09%.

How do I buy shares of Paramount Global?

Shares of PARAA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Record date for 7/1 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/01/2025
• Today: 7/17/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: MEDIA CONGLOM
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PARAA
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:PARAA
• CIK: 813828
• Web: www.viacomcbs.com
• Phone: (212) 258-6000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 24,500
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($8.23)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 10.42
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$6.19 billion
• Net Margins: -19.09%
• Pretax Margin: -18.13%
• Return on Equity: 4.80%
• Return on Assets: 1.77%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.84
• Current Ratio: 1.29
• Quick Ratio: 1.18

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $29.21 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.54
• Cash Flow: $22.99 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.02
• Book Value: $25.01 per share
• Price / Book: 0.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 674,160,000
• Free Float: 662,900,000
• Market Cap: $15.81 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.29