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Warner Bros Discovery
WBDCommunicationGenerated Aug 19, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC
WBD (Warner Bros Discovery) analytical snapshot. Revenue declined +5.1% YoY to $37.30B. 5-year revenue CAGR +25.1%; 10y CAGR +21.4%. Net margin at 1.95% (expanding ▲). Market cap $71.63B at $28.53 per share. Trailing P/E 98.38, P/S 1.92, P/B 2.18. EV/Operating income ≈ 135.89 (EV $100.28B). Risk: Elevated. Macro: Risk-on · Supportive. Composite analytical score -27 (data confidence 82%). Descriptive analytics from public filings — not investment advice.
Free SEC analysis
— computed from SEC filings, free to readFilings & Ownership
Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 27, 2026. Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Aug 6, 2026. 11 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 27, 2026.
- Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Aug 6, 2026.
- 11 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Recent insider Form 4s: 0 buy vs 0 sell transactions.
- ~10,000+ recent 13F-HR filings reference Warner Bros Discovery; broad institutional reporting.
- Recent filers include NEXPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P., Audent Global Asset Management, LLC, HARVEST MANAGEMENT LLC.
- 9 recent 13D activist/beneficial-ownership filings — potential catalyst.
- 11 recent 13G passive institutional ownership notices.
| Filer | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| NEXPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. | 13F-HR | May 15, 2026 |
| Audent Global Asset Management, LLC | 13F-HR | Feb 14, 2024 |
| HARVEST MANAGEMENT LLC | 13F-HR | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Westchester Capital Management, LLC | 13F-HR | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC | 13F-HR | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Date | Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| May 27, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| May 19, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
SEC Filing Deep-Analysis
4 risk signal(s), 1 positive signal(s) detected from XBRL filing diff analysis. Free cash flow declined despite stable or rising capex, indicating the cash burn is operational rather than investment-driven. This is a structural concern — cost reduction or asset sales may be needed to restore FCF.
- Earnings-cash flow divergence: Net income grew +106.4% while operating cash flow declined -19.6%. This divergence may indicate accrual-based earnings inflation — non-cash gains, aggressive revenue recognition, or working capital absorption. The accrual ratio (NI − OCF) is deteriorating.
- Free cash flow deteriorating: FCF declined +30.2% YoY (from $4.43B to $3.09B). With OCF at $4.32B and capex at $1.23B, cash generation capacity is weakening — monitor for dividend/buyback sustainability.
- NEW: Going concern doubt in latest filing: The term "going concern" "substantial doubt" appears in recent 10-K/10-Q filings but was NOT present in the prior 24-month period. This is a new risk disclosure that warrants attention. Found in 5 filing(s).
- NEW: Substantial doubt about ability to continue in latest filing: The term "substantial doubt" "ability to continue" appears in recent 10-K/10-Q filings but was NOT present in the prior 24-month period. This is a new risk disclosure that warrants attention. Found in 5 filing(s).
- Operating cash flow exceeds net income: OCF is 5.94x net income, indicating high earnings quality — cash conversion is strong and accruals are not inflating reported profits.
- Endogenous analysis: Free cash flow declined despite stable or rising capex, indicating the cash burn is operational rather than investment-driven. This is a structural concern — cost reduction or asset sales may be needed to restore FCF.
- Endogenous analysis: The combination of explicit "going concern" language in the filing with deteriorating cash flow or rising leverage is a severe warning signal — the company's own auditors have flagged doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern.
- 3 new XBRL disclosure(s) in latest filing — expanding reporting scope.
- 20 disclosure(s) dropped from prior year — reduced reporting granularity.
- 2 new risk-language term(s) detected in filing text: Going concern doubt, Substantial doubt about ability to continue.
| Metric | Prior year | Latest year | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $39.32B | $37.30B | $-2.02B | -5.1% |
| Operating income | $-10.03B | $738.0M | $10.77B | +107.4% |
| Net income | $-11.31B | $727.0M | $12.04B | +106.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $5.38B | $4.32B | $-1.06B | -19.6% |
| Capex | $948.0M | $1.23B | $283.0M | +29.9% |
| Total assets | $104.56B | $100.08B | $-4.47B | -4.3% |
| Total liabilities | $69.62B | $62.92B | $-6.70B | -9.6% |
| Long-term debt | $39.51B | $32.57B | $-6.94B | -17.6% |
| Cash & equivalents | $5.31B | $4.57B | $-746.0M | -14.0% |
| Stockholders equity | $34.04B | $35.92B | $1.88B | +5.5% |
| SG&A expense | $9.30B | $9.42B | $122.0M | +1.3% |
| Interest expense | $1.78B | $2.22B | $444.0M | +25.0% |
| Type | Concepts |
|---|---|
| Added | CashAndCashEquivalentsFairValueDisclosure, NotesReceivableNet, StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation |
| Removed | AccruedRoyaltiesCurrent, AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment, AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation, AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue, AdvertisingExpense, AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense, AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets, CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid, ContractualObligation, ContractualObligationDueAfterFifthYear |
| Term | Severity | Recent | Prior | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Going concern doubt | high | 5 | 0 | NEW |
| Substantial doubt about ability to continue | high | 5 | 0 | NEW |
| Impairment charge | medium | 5 | 4 | Ongoing |
| Restructuring | medium | 5 | 10 | Ongoing |
| Off-balance sheet arrangements | medium | 5 | 2 | Ongoing |
| Related party transactions | low | 5 | 11 | Ongoing |
Fundamentals
Revenue declined +5.1% YoY to $37.30B. 5-year revenue CAGR +25.1%; 10y CAGR +21.4%. Net margin at 1.95% (expanding ▲).
- Revenue declined +5.1% YoY to $37.30B.
- 5-year revenue CAGR +25.1%; 10y CAGR +21.4%.
- Net margin at 1.95% (expanding ▲).
- Return on equity 2.02%, ROA 0.73%, ROIC 1.08%.
- Gross margin 0.00%, operating margin 1.98%.
- Free cash flow margin 8.28% ($3.09B).
- Net income up ▲ +106.4% YoY.
- Debt/equity 0.98, current ratio 0.78, net debt $28.65B.
- Asset turnover 0.38 — capital efficiency.
| FY | Revenue | Rev YoY | Gross% | Op% | Net% | FCF | ROE% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.32B | -4.8% | 0.00 | -25.51 | -28.77 | $4.43B | -33.23 |
| 2025 | $37.30B | -5.1% | 0.00 | 1.98 | 1.95 | $3.09B | 2.02 |
| Quarter end | Revenue | YoY | QoQ | Net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | $3.16B | +13.1% | — | 14.43% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $9.83B | +220.9% | +211.1% | -34.78% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $9.82B | +211.8% | -0.0% | -23.50% |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $10.70B | +238.7% | +8.9% | -9.99% |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $10.36B | +5.4% | -3.2% | -11.97% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $9.98B | +1.6% | -3.7% | -4.18% |
Pro analysis — preview
— score, signals & key metrics shown; full reasoning lockedValuation
Market cap $71.63B at $28.53 per share. Trailing P/E 98.38, P/S 1.92, P/B 2.18. EV/Operating income ≈ 135.89 (EV $100.28B).
- Market cap $71.63B at $28.53 per share.
Price & Technicals
Price $28.53 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum positive. RSI(14) 86.43 (overbought).
- Price $28.53 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum positive.
Macro & Rates
Risk-on · Supportive. Real GDP growth 1.50% (quarterly, as of Apr 1, 2026). CPI inflation +3.3% YoY. Fed funds rate 3.63%, 10Y Treasury 4.71%.
- Market regime: Risk-on · Supportive.
Risk Scorecard
Composite risk Elevated. Leverage debt/equity 0.98 (moderate). Liquidity current ratio 0.78 (stretched).
- Composite risk: Elevated.
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Macro exposure
Cyclical / growth · High sensitivityMacro regime: Risk-on · Supportive. Warner Bros Discovery is a cyclical / growth name (high macro sensitivity) — risk appetite favors cyclical/growth names.
Analytical read
deterministic previewPrice $28.53 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum positive..
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