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Paramount Global

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Global excels in streaming investments and content performance

Paramount Global's focus on streaming investments and content performance drove success in 2022, with plans for further growth in 2023 and beyond.
Challenges include peak losses in the D2C segment and lower OIBDA in Filmed Entertainment, but opportunities lie in international expansion and pricing strategies.
The integration of Showtime with Paramount+ and upcoming franchise-oriented titles position Paramount for significant earnings growth and positive free cash flow in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in streaming with 60M subscribers and revenue growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance, strategic strengths in streaming investments and partnerships, challenges related to potential strikes and cost management, and opportunities for growth through maximizing shareholder value and revenue expansion in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in Q2, eyes streaming profitability by 2024

Paramount Global's Q2 earnings call reflects strong financial performance, strategic content focus, and a clear path to streaming profitability by 2024.
The company's strengths lie in high-quality content creation, diverse revenue streams, stable sports deals, and resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Challenges include industry strikes impacting content production, balancing traditional business with streaming growth, and navigating the evolving digital ad market.
Opportunities for Paramount include capitalizing on the Big Ten expansion, driving streaming profitability, maximizing sports content impact, and accelerating digital ad revenue growth.

Paramount Global reports robust Q3 performance and optimistic streaming outlook

Paramount Global (PARA) showcased strong performance in Q3 with notable growth in streaming revenue and subscribers, emphasizing cost management and free cash flow.
The company's focus on expanding globally, partnerships with key players like Delta and Walmart+, and strategic content slate position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges in TV media advertising and potential password sharing issues, Paramount Global remains confident in achieving significant total company earnings growth in 2024.
Opportunities lie in bundling strategies, ARPU growth, and improving D2C profitability, indicating a positive outlook for Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount Global reports robust Q4 performance and eyes sustainable growth

Paramount Global's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue, subscriber growth, and strategic focus on sustainable profitability and content impact.
While facing challenges in achieving domestic profitability for Paramount+ and managing content costs, the company is well-positioned for growth.
Opportunities lie in OIBDA growth, M&A exploration, and revenue diversification through bundling and licensing, signaling a promising outlook for Paramount Global.

Paramount Global excels in Q1 2024 with strong streaming growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strategic focus on content, and strong growth in streaming subscribers and advertising revenue.
While facing challenges in reducing leverage and navigating a competitive market, Paramount Global's strengths in content assets, executive leadership, and industry experience position it well for future success.
With opportunities to capitalize on advertising growth, expand streaming services, and explore new partnerships, Paramount Global is poised to drive continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Paramount Global reports robust Q2 growth and eyes profitability

Paramount Global's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth and progress towards profitability for Paramount+.
The company's focus on cost-saving measures, key content wins, and strategic partnerships positions them for future success.
Challenges lie in achieving profitability, navigating industry competition, and optimizing revenue streams, but opportunities abound in upcoming releases and revenue expansion.

Paramount Global excels in Q3 with DTC growth and content success

Paramount Global's Q3 performance reflects a solid foundation for growth, driven by strong DTC metrics, content success, and financial progress.
While facing challenges like profitability targets and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths and opportunities position it well for future expansion.
Investors can be optimistic about Paramount Global's trajectory, supported by a mix of content-driven growth strategies and financial discipline to drive value creation.

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Last month, the company said it would integrate Showtime with Paramount+ across platforms later this year as it prioritizes streaming services.

Paramount to raise streaming prices after ad revenue slumps

Paramount Global's (PARA) Q4 results reflect a spike in viewership for its streaming services, boosted by the strong adoption of Paramount+ but offset by lower advertising revenues.

Paramount Global (PARA) Q4 Earnings Miss, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Paramount Global stock edged lower on Thursday after the streaming giant posted fourth-quarter earnings that underperformed on both the top and bottom lines. After falling about 8% in pre-market trading, Paramount had pared its losses by mid-morning, trading down about 3.5% at US$23.69.

Paramount stock falls after 4Q earnings miss on top and bottom line despite record quarterly susbcriber growth

Paramount Global  (NASDAQ:PARA) stock is down 3.1% to trade at $23.77 at last check, after the company's fourth-quarter profits of 8 cents per share grossly missed expectations of 25 cents per share.

Quarterly Miss Weighs on Paramount Global Stock

Paramount Global-B (PARA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -55.56% and 0.92%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Paramount Global-B (PARA) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates

Streamer adds more than rivals Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and more, Paramount reports during fourth quarter earnings call, boosting total subscribers to 56 million. On the horizon: A price increase.

‘Yellowstone' Effect? Paramount+ Adds An Industry-Best 9.9 Million

Paramount Global's CFO said today the company will take a $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion hit in the current first quarter mostly on content as it restructures its streaming business, absorbing Showtime into Paramount+ On a post-earnings conference call, Naveen Chopra said the combined service will raise prices: Paramount+ with Showtime will go from $9.

Paramount+ To Boost Prices; Paramount Global Will Take Up To $1.5 Billion Q1 Content Charge, See $700 Million In Cost Savings

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Paramount Gains Subscribers As Disney+ Reports Losses: Where All The Major Streaming Services Stand

Following the major integration of Showtime into Paramount+ two weeks ago, Paramount reported its quarterly earnings this morning, announcing that Paramount+ gained 9.9 million subscribers in Q4 to bring the total to 56 million subs, up from 46 million in the previous quarter.

Paramount+ reaches 56M subs, raises prices as it combines with Showtime

Paramount Global reported 9.9 million in streaming subscriber additions. The company plans price increases this year.

Paramount+ plans price increases as it hits 56 million subscribers

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Espolòn® Tequila Proves It's So Smooth You'll Scream, As The Official Tequila Partner of the Year's Most Anticipated Horror Movie, Scream VI

The media company said higher revenue from its direct-to-consumer and film segments offset declines in its core television business.

Paramount's Earnings Fall on Higher Streaming, Film Costs

Paramount+ added 9.9 million subscribers last quarter, grew revenue 81% year-on-year and saw losses widen in a mixed quarter for parent Paramount Global that saw total revenue about flat and overall profits falling steeply. The stock nearly 8% in pre-market trading. The studio looked bright last quarter on horror thriller Smile, released Sept. 30.

Paramount Global Shares Dip As Q4 Ad Sales Fall, Streaming Costs Rise; Paramount+ Adds 9.9 Million Subs; Film Bright On ‘Smile'

The entertainment company reported earnings per share of 8 cents, driven by a slowdown in advertising. Analysts had expected 24 cents.

Paramount Posts a Big Miss. The Stock Is Falling.

Shares of Paramount Global Inc. PARA, +9.31% were off about 3% in premarket trading Thursday after the media giant fell a bit shy of revenue expectations for its latest quarter while also recording a loss. The company posted a fourth-quarter net loss from continuing operations of $177 million, or 29 cents a share, whereas it logged net income from continuing operations of $2.0 billion, or $3.05 a share, in the year-prior period.

Paramount swings to a loss but sees record subscriber growth for Paramount+

Paramount Global Inc said on Thursday it would raise prices of its flagship streaming service in some markets after reporting a lower-than-expected quarterly revenue, as a broader slump in the advertising market hit the CBS network owner.

Paramount to raise streaming prices as ad slump weighs on revenue

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) (NASDAQ: PARAA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. Please visit the Paramount Investors website to view the press release.

Paramount Global Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Results

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