Natixis Advisors LLC Increases Stake in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

On March 23, 2025, it was reported that Natixis Advisors LLC has increased its investment in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) by acquiring an additional 10,024 shares during the fourth quarter of the year. According to their latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this brings their total holdings to 291,006 shares, valued at approximately $3,076,000.

Other institutional investors have also made movements regarding their shares in Warner Bros. Discovery. For instance, Stonebridge Financial Group LLC took a new position in the company worth around $26,000 during the same quarter. Additionally, SRS Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings by a remarkable 313.4% during the fourth quarter, now owning 2,559 shares worth about $27,000 after acquiring 1,940 shares. Furthermore, Ethos Financial Group LLC also invested in the company this quarter, with a stake valued at around $29,000. Similarly, Briaud Financial Planning Inc. increased its holdings by 258.1%, owning 2,775 shares valued at $29,000 after a purchase of 2,000 shares. Sugar Maple Asset Management LLC completed its investment of approximately $33,000 in the same period.

Current Stock Performance

Warner Bros. Discovery's stock (WBD) opened at $10.74 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.80, indicating its short-term financial health. With a market capitalization of $26.36 billion, it possesses a P/E ratio of -2.34 and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 8.64, alongside a beta of 1.48. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from a low of $6.64 to a high of $12.70.

The latest earnings report from Warner Bros. Discovery was released on February 27, where the company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.20), which fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.30. The company recorded a revenue of $10.03 billion for the quarter, which also missed the analysts' expectations of $10.16 billion. Notably, Warner Bros. Discovery has shown a negative return on equity of 27.56% and a negative net margin of 28.34%. Analysts anticipate that the company will post an EPS of -4.33 for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

There was also insider activity at Warner Bros. Discovery, where Director Piazzo Samuel A. Jr. Di made a noteworthy purchase of 17,346 shares at an average cost of $11.41 per share on March 3, totaling $197,917.86. Post-purchase, the director's stake in the company grew by 12.17%, now owning a total of 159,932 shares, valued at approximately $1,824,824.12.

Analysts' Opinions

Equity analysts have recently expressed their views on Warner Bros. Discovery's stock. The Goldman Sachs Group adjusted its price target for the stock from $9.50 to $10.75, maintaining a “neutral” rating. Barrington Research re-confirmed an “outperform” rating with a price target of $16.00. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “hold” rating, while Guggenheim increased their price target from $11.00 to $12.50 and gave the stock a “buy” rating. KeyCorp has also increased their price objective from $11.00 to $14.00, labeling it an “overweight” opportunity. In total, ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, while eleven have recommended a buy, leading to an average rating of “Moderate Buy” with a consensus price target set at $11.91.

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a global media and entertainment company that operates through three main segments: Studios, Network, and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). The Studios segment is responsible for producing and releasing films, as well as creating and licensing television shows for networks and consumers. The company is also involved in streaming services and other content distribution.

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