Ahead of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Q4 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

The upcoming report from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, indicating an increase of 162.5% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $10.37 billion, representing an increase of 0.8% year over year.The current level reflects a downward revision of 32% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Warner Bros. Discovery metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Pro Forma Combined DTC Revenues- Total' will likely reach $2.76 billion. The estimate points to a change of +9% from the year-ago quarter.The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Pro Forma Combined Networks Revenues- Total' of $4.66 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -7.5%.It is projected by analysts that the 'Pro Forma Combined Studios Revenues- Total' will reach $3.56 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +12.2% from the prior-year quarter.The consensus estimate for 'Pro Forma Combined Revenues- Other' stands at $328.93 million. The estimate suggests a change of +2.5% year over year.Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Pro Forma Combined Revenues- Content' should arrive at $3.44 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +16.1% year over year.The average prediction of analysts places 'Pro Forma Combined Revenues- Distribution' at $4.92 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +0.2% year over year.According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Pro Forma Combined Revenues- Advertising' should come in at $1.95 billion. The estimate points to a change of -6.7% from the year-ago quarter.Analysts expect 'Pro Forma Combined DTC Revenues- Other' to come in at $5.08 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.5%.Analysts predict that the 'Pro Forma Combined DTC Revenues- Distribution' will reach $2.36 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +9%.Analysts' assessment points toward 'Pro Forma Combined Networks Revenues- Advertising' reaching $1.73 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -11%.The consensus among analysts is that 'Pro Forma Combined Networks Revenues- Distribution' will reach $2.57 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -6.7% from the prior-year quarter.Analysts forecast 'Total DTC Subscribers' to reach 117.82 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 97.7 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Warner Bros. Discovery here>>>Warner Bros. Discovery shares have witnessed a change of +5.2% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.5% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), WBD is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2025Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2025. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful. From inception in 2012 through November, 2024, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,112.6%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +475.6%. Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2025. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential. See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks