Discovery, Inc operates as a media company worldwide. The company operates through two segments, U.S. Networks and International Networks. The company owns and operates various television networks under the Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Science Channel, MotorTrend, Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, TVN, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, Discovery Family Channel, American Heroes Channel, Destination America, Discovery Life, Discovery en Espanol, Discovery Familia, Great American Country, the Oprah Winfrey Network, Eurosport, Discovery Kids, DMAX, and Discovery Home & Health brands, as well as other regional television networks.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryBroadcasting
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone240-662-2000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.55 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees9,000
Next Earnings Date2/27/2020 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Communications' stock symbol?
Discovery Communications trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "DISCA."
How were Discovery Communications' earnings last quarter?
Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 7th. The company reported $0.87 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.82 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $2.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.67 billion. Discovery Communications had a return on equity of 23.29% and a net margin of 16.81%. The firm's revenue was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.79 earnings per share. View Discovery Communications' Earnings History.
When is Discovery Communications' next earnings date?
How can I listen to Discovery Communications' earnings call?
Discovery Communications will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 27th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available.
What price target have analysts set for DISCA?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Discovery Communications' shares. Their forecasts range from $33.00 to $41.00. On average, they expect Discovery Communications' share price to reach $36.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Discovery Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Discovery Communications?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Discovery Communications in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Discovery Communications.
Has Discovery Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about DISCA stock have trended extremely negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Discovery Communications earned a media sentiment score of -4.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term. View News Stories for Discovery Communications.
Are investors shorting Discovery Communications?
Discovery Communications saw a drop in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 41,520,000 shares, a drop of 6.2% from the December 15th total of 44,250,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,670,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 11.3 days. Approximately 27.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Discovery Communications' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Discovery Communications' key competitors?
What other stocks do shareholders of Discovery Communications own?
Who are Discovery Communications' key executives?
Discovery Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David M. Zaslav, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Dr. Gunnar Wiedenfels, Chief Financial Officer (Age 42)
- Mr. Bruce L. Campbell, Chief Devel., Distribution & Legal Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Peter T. Faricy, Chief Exec. Officer of Global Direct-to-Consumer (Age 53)
- Mr. Jean-Briac Perrette, CEO & Pres of Discovery Networks International (Age 48)
Who are Discovery Communications' major shareholders?
Discovery Communications' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA (0.25%), Strs Ohio (0.14%), United Services Automobile Association (0.06%), Centre Asset Management LLC (0.05%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.05%) and Cubic Asset Management LLC (0.03%). Company insiders that own Discovery Communications stock include Adria Alpert-Romm, Bruce Campbell, Daniel E Sanchez, David Leavy, Gunnar Wiedenfels, J David Wargo, Jean-Briac Perrette, John C Malone, Kenneth W Lowe, Kurt Wehner, Peter Faricy and Savalle Sims. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Discovery Communications.
Which major investors are selling Discovery Communications stock?
DISCA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Strs Ohio, Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA, DNB Asset Management AS, Centre Asset Management LLC, United Services Automobile Association, Meag Munich Ergo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH, Cubic Asset Management LLC and State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Company insiders that have sold Discovery Communications company stock in the last year include Bruce Campbell, Daniel E Sanchez, David Leavy, Jean-Briac Perrette and Savalle Sims. View Insider Buying and Selling for Discovery Communications.
Which major investors are buying Discovery Communications stock?
DISCA stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Baxter Bros Inc., Convergence Investment Partners LLC, Legacy Capital Partners Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Tocqueville Asset Management L.P., Northstar Group Inc., M&R Capital Management Inc. and Central Bank & Trust Co.. Company insiders that have bought Discovery Communications stock in the last two years include Gunnar Wiedenfels, J David Wargo, John C Malone and Peter Faricy. View Insider Buying and Selling for Discovery Communications.
How do I buy shares of Discovery Communications?
Shares of DISCA can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Discovery Communications' stock price today?
One share of DISCA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $30.32.
How big of a company is Discovery Communications?
Discovery Communications has a market capitalization of $15.93 billion and generates $10.55 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $594 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.11 on an earnings per share basis. Discovery Communications employs 9,000 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Discovery Communications.
What is Discovery Communications' official website?
How can I contact Discovery Communications?
Discovery Communications' mailing address is 1 DISCOVERY PLACE, SILVER SPRING MD, 20910. The company can be reached via phone at 240-662-2000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Discovery Communications (NASDAQ DISCA)
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