About Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK)
Discovery Communications, Inc. (Discovery) is a global media company. The Company provides content across multiple distribution platforms, including pay-television (pay-TV), free-to-air (FTA) and broadcast television, Websites, digital distribution arrangements and content licensing agreements. Its segments include U.S. Networks, which consists principally of domestic television networks and digital content services; International Networks, consisting primarily of international television networks and digital content services, and Education and Other, which consists principally of curriculum-based product and service offerings, and production studios. The Company's portfolio of networks includes television brands, such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, ID, Velocity (known as Turbo outside of the United States) and Eurosport. It is also engaged in extending content distribution across various platforms, including brand-aligned Websites, Web-native networks and online streaming.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNASDAQ:DISCK
CUSIPN/A
Phone240-662-2000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.20%
Current Ratio5.34%
Quick Ratio5.34%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio11.23
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$6.87 billion
Price / Sales1.26
Cash Flow$9.0040 per share
Price / Cash2.51
Book Value$8.43 per share
Price / Book2.68
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$-337,000,000.00
Net Margins-4.90%
Return on Equity21.68%
Return on Assets5.92%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares381,910,000
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Communications' stock symbol?
Discovery Communications trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "DISCK."
How will Discovery Communications' stock buyback program work?
Discovery Communications declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase plan on Monday, July 31st 2017, which allows the company to buyback shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Discovery Communications' earnings last quarter?
Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm earned $1.86 billion during the quarter. Discovery Communications had a negative net margin of 4.90% and a positive return on equity of 21.68%. View Discovery Communications' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for DISCK?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Discovery Communications' shares. Their forecasts range from $29.00 to $29.00. On average, they expect Discovery Communications' share price to reach $29.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Discovery Communications.
Are investors shorting Discovery Communications?
Discovery Communications saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 12,157,219 shares, a decrease of 43.7% from the February 28th total of 21,585,880 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 8,170,864 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.5 days. Currently, 6.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
Who are some of Discovery Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Discovery Communications include Liberty Global (LBTYA), Liberty Global (LBTYK), Liberty Global (LBTYB), Rogers Communications (RCI), Dish Network (DISH), Liberty Broadband (LBRDK), Liberty Broadband (LBRDA), Altice USA (ATUS), Viacom (VIAB), Liberty Interactive QVC Group (QRTEB), Shaw Communications (SJR), Discovery (DISCA), ITV (ITVPY), Cable One (CABO) and Liberty Latin America (LILA).
Who are Discovery Communications' key executives?
Discovery Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- David M. Zaslav, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (Age 57)
- Gunnar Wiedenfels, Chief Financial Officer
- Jean-Briac Perrette, President and Chief Executive Officer - Discovery Networks International (Age 45)
- Adria Alpert-Romm, Chief Human Resources and Global Diversity Officer (Age 62)
- Kurt T. Wehner, Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 54)
- Bruce L. Campbell, Chief Distribution Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel (Age 49)
- David Leavy, Chief Corporate Operations and Communications Officer (Age 47)
- Kenneth W. Lowe, Director (Age 66)
- S. Decker Anstrom, Independent Director (Age 66)
- Robert R. Beck, Independent Director (Age 76)
Has Discovery Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about DISCK stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Discovery Communications earned a news impact score of 0.01 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company an impact score of 45.85 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Discovery Communications?
Shares of DISCK 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, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Discovery Communications' stock price today?
One share of DISCK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.62.
How big of a company is Discovery Communications?
Discovery Communications has a market capitalization of $8.54 billion and generates $6.87 billion in revenue each year.
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 (DISCK)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Discovery Communications and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe DISCK will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe DISCK will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
2 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Discovery Communications in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $29.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 28.32%. The high price target for DISCK is $29.00 and the low price target for DISCK is $29.00. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $29.00 | $29.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 28.32% upside | 20.13% upside | 21.01% upside | 21.01% upside |
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK) Consensus Price Target History
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK) Analyst Ratings History
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| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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| 1/31/2018 | Morgan Stanley | Boost Price Target | Equal Weight -> Equal Weight | $22.00 -> $29.00 | Low |  |
| 8/1/2017 | Barrington Research | Reiterated Rating | Market Perform | | Low | |
(Data available from 4/26/2016 forward)
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK) Earnings History and Estimates Chart
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ DISCK) Earnings History by Quarter
| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 2/27/2018 | n/a | | $0.47 | | $1.8640 billion | View | N/A | |
| 11/2/2017 | Q3 2017 | $0.53 | $0.43 | | $1.6510 billion | View | N/A | |
| 7/31/2017 | 6/30/2017 | $0.72 | $0.68 | | $1.7450 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/9/2017 | 3/31/2017 | $0.50 | $0.41 | | $1.6130 billion | View | Listen | |
| 2/14/2017 | 12/31/2016 | $0.47 | $0.56 | | $1.6720 billion | View | Listen | |
| 11/1/2016 | Q3 2016 | $0.43 | $0.40 | | $1.5560 billion | View | N/A | |
| 8/2/2016 | Q2 2016 | $0.55 | $0.71 | | $1.7080 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/5/2016 | Q1 2016 | $0.39 | $0.46 | | $1.5610 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/18/2016 | Q4 | $0.39 | $0.38 | | $1.6460 billion | View | Listen | |
| 11/3/2015 | Q3 | $0.39 | $0.47 | | $1.5570 billion | View | N/A | |
| 8/5/2015 | Q2 | $0.48 | $0.49 | | $1.6540 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/5/2015 | Q1 2015 | $0.37 | $0.42 | | $1.5370 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/19/2015 | Q4 2014 | $0.42 | $0.43 | | $1.6760 billion | View | N/A | |
| 11/4/2014 | Q3 2014 | $0.41 | $0.46 | | $1.5680 billion | View | N/A | |
| 7/31/2014 | Q2 2014 | | $0.58 | $1.6390 billion | $1.61 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/6/2014 | Q1 2014 | $0.75 | $0.75 | $1.4780 billion | $1.4110 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/13/2014 | | $0.92 | $0.92 | $1.5815 billion | $1.5370 billion | View | N/A | |
| 10/31/2013 | | $0.71 | $0.80 | $1.3840 billion | $1.3750 billion | View | N/A | |
| 7/30/2013 | | | $0.82 | | $1.4670 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/7/2013 | Q1 2013 | | $0.32 | | $1.1560 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/14/2013 | Q4 2012 | | $0.35 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/6/2012 | Q3 2012 | | $0.29 | | | View | N/A | |
| 7/31/2012 | Q2 2012 | | $0.38 | | | View | N/A | |
| 5/8/2012 | Q1 2012 | | $0.28 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/16/2012 | Q4 2011 | | $0.35 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/1/2011 | Q3 2011 | $0.25 | $0.30 | | | View | N/A | |
| 8/4/2011 | Q2 2011 | $0.29 | $0.31 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/28/2011 | Q1 2011 | $0.26 | $0.27 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/11/2011 | Q4 2010 | $0.26 | $0.26 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/2/2010 | Q3 2010 | $0.21 | $0.20 | | | View | N/A | |
| 8/3/2010 | Q2 2010 | | $0.25 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/30/2010 | Q1 2010 | | $0.20 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/10/2010 | Q4 2009 | | $0.20 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/3/2009 | Q3 2009 | | $0.11 | | | View | N/A | |
| 8/4/2009 | Q2 2009 | | $0.16 | | | View | N/A | |
| 5/4/2009 | Q1 2009 | | $0.14 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/25/2009 | Q4 2008 | | $0.16 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/7/2008 | Q3 2008 | | $0.16 | | | View | N/A | |
(Earnings results data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ DISCK) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 4.97%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 51.79%
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ DISCK) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ DISCK) News Headlines
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Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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