Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$9.47 +0.25 (+2.71%)

(As of 11/18/2024 ET)

Warner Bros. Discovery - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
12

Buy
8

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for WBD.

Consensus Price Target

$10.55
11.43% Upside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Warner Bros. Discovery, the average price target is $10.55. The highest price target for WBD is $18.00, while the lowest price target for WBD is $7.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.43% from the current price of $9.47.

WBD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/19/23 to 11/18/24	1 Month Ago 10/20/23 to 10/19/24	3 Months Ago 8/21/23 to 8/20/24	1 Year Ago 11/19/22 to 11/19/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$10.55	$10.66	$11.25	$16.73
Forecasted Upside	11.43% Upside	36.29% Upside	44.79% Upside	56.24% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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WBD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WBD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Warner Bros. Discovery	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.40	2.56	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.31% Upside	1,184.91% Upside	9.39% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WBD News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/11/2024	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	P. Supino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/8/2024	Macquarie 2 of 5 stars	T. Nollen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$8.00 ➝ $9.00	-1.96%
11/8/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$8.00 ➝ $10.00	+12.49%
11/8/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$11.00 ➝ $12.00	+33.04%
11/7/2024	Barrington Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$12.00 ➝ $12.00	+28.89%
10/10/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
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10/7/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$7.50 ➝ $8.50	+10.10%
9/13/2024	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$18.00 ➝ $18.00	+134.99%
9/13/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$9.00 ➝ $9.00	+17.49%
8/13/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Yoon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$10.00 ➝ $8.00	+19.23%
8/9/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$10.00 ➝ $8.00	+13.80%
8/8/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$15.00 ➝ $14.00	+99.15%
8/8/2024	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$10.00 ➝ $9.00	+27.48%
8/8/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$16.00 ➝ $15.00	+113.68%
8/8/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$10.00 ➝ $9.00	+31.39%
8/8/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$9.00 ➝ $7.00	+1.89%
7/29/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$10.00 ➝ $9.00	+7.40%
5/10/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Nispel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Weight ➝ Overweight	$11.00	+36.82%
2/29/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$16.00 ➝ $14.00	+59.27%
1/11/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$11.00	+0.27%
10/10/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$15.00 ➝ $13.00	+23.46%
10/6/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Joyce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
10/4/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$18.00 ➝ $15.00	+44.93%
9/6/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$17.00	+47.83%
5/8/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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Should I Buy Warner Bros. Discovery Stock? WBD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Warner Bros. Discovery pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Warner Bros. Discovery
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.:

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has a diverse portfolio of media and entertainment assets, including studios, networks, and direct-to-consumer services, providing potential for revenue growth and market expansion.
Recent institutional investments in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. indicate confidence from large financial entities, potentially signaling positive future performance.
Analysts have set price targets above the current stock price, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation in the future.
Despite recent challenges, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has a strong brand presence globally, which could support long-term growth and resilience in the industry.
With a variety of content offerings and distribution channels, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has the opportunity to adapt to changing consumer preferences and technological advancements in the media sector.

Warner Bros. Discovery
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. for these reasons:

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. recently reported lower-than-expected earnings per share and revenue figures, indicating potential financial challenges and market uncertainties.
Analysts have revised price targets downwards for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., reflecting concerns about the company's performance and future prospects.
The company's negative net margin and return on equity figures suggest operational inefficiencies and financial risks that could impact shareholder returns.
Market analysts predict a negative EPS for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. for the current fiscal year, highlighting ongoing financial struggles and potential investor concerns.
Despite analyst coverage and ratings, the consensus view on Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. remains at a "Hold" rating, indicating mixed opinions on the company's outlook and performance.

WBD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Warner Bros. Discovery is $10.55, with a high forecast of $18.00 and a low forecast of $7.00.
: 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" WBD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WBD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock has a predicted upside of 11.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Warner Bros. Discovery has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Barrington Research, Benchmark, Macquarie, Needham & Company LLC, Raymond James, Rosenblatt Securities, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Warner Bros. Discovery less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Warner Bros. Discovery is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how WBD compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:WBD) was last updated on 11/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Forecast & Price Target