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Several law firms are conducting an investigation against DISCA for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other alleged law violations by the company’s board of directors in connection with its merger with T’s WarnerMedia. Its EPS has declined 61.8% year-over-year to $0.21. DISCA’s net income came in at $191 million, down 53.1% year-over-year. However, its operating income declined 49.2% year-over-year to $396 million in the first quarter.
The company ended the quarter with 13 million global, next-generation paying, direct-to-consumer subscribers driven by Discovery+, which was launched in January 2021. Here’s what we think could shape DISCA’s performance in the near term:ĭISCA’s $2.79 billion in total revenue for the first quarter, ended March 31, 2021, represents a 4.1% year-over-year rise. So, DISCA’s near-term prospects look uncertain.
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( AMZN) reaching a deal in May 2021 to acquire movie and TV company MGM, the streaming space is expected to become even more competitive. ( NFLX), The Walt Disney Company’s ( DIS) Disney +, and DISH Network Corporation ( DISH). DISCA also faces intense competition from other players in the growing global streaming market, such as Netflix, Inc. The stock has plunged in-part due to its forced liquidation of Archegos Capital positions.
and has retreated 7.5% over the past month to close Friday’s trading session at $28.18. However, the stock has lost 62.9% since hitting its $78.14 all-time high on March 19, 2021. It has made several strategic alliances and garnered significant attention with the announcement of its merger with AT&T Inc.’s ( T) WarnerMedia in May 2021. ( DISCA) is one of the most popular media companies.
With a portfolio of networks that include Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Oprah Winfrey Network, and content that spans several genres, including natural history, sports, food and travel, Discovery, Inc.