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Paramount Global (PARA) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$12.64
-0.66 (-4.96%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$12.56
$13.62
50-Day Range
$12.64
$16.35
52-Week Range
$12.56
$25.93
Volume
20.96 million shs
Average Volume
11.51 million shs
Market Capitalization
$8.23 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.58%
Price Target
$19.16

Paramount Global MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.94 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
51.6% Upside
$19.16 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
13.82% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.43mentions of Paramount Global in the last 14 days
Based on 19 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
143.48%
From $0.46 to $1.12 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.74 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

47th out of 271 stocks

Television Broadcasting Stations Industry

6th out of 11 stocks


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About Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) Stock

Paramount Global is a multinational company that operates in various entertainment industries, including media production, entertainment, streaming technology and content development. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York. The company has multiple classes of stock, with the major difference in its Class B stock being that it is a non-voting stock class. 

Paramount Global was founded in 2019 in a merger between Viacom and CBS Corporation. The company was initially founded under the name ViacomCBS but changed its name the day after the Q4 presentation in 2022. Key highlights of the company include its strong brand recognition, a diverse range of businesses and ability to generate significant cash flow and profits across multiple industries and countries.

Robert M. Bakish became CEO of Paramount Global immediately after the merger of the two original companies, Viacom and CBS. He joined Viacom in 1997 as the Vice President of Planning and Development. Bakish was later transferred to Viacom's subsidiary MTV Networks as the Chief Operating Officer of Advertising and Sales. 

Other notable members of the Paramount Global team include Alex Berkett, the Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer, who, like Robert Bakish, came from Viacom and was appointed to his position after the merger. Also notable is George Cheeks, the Chief Content Officer with a development history at over ten significant networks in the television industry.

Over the past few years, Paramount Global has delivered mixed financial performance, with consistent revenue growth, healthy profit margins and a balance sheet consistent with industry peers. The company's profit margins have remained stable over the past few years, with an average net margin of 3.66% since the merger.

Paramount Global has also maintained a strong balance sheet, with total assets adequately more than total liabilities keeping the company's debt levels manageable. Paramount Global is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio in line with the industry average.

The company's price-to-book ratio is slightly higher than the industry average. The company's valuation metrics suggest that it is fairly valued relative to its peers in the industry. Paramount Globals' stock performance has been mixed, which is to be expected from a company primarily focusing on the volatile streaming entertainment industry. 

Paramount Global operates in several different entertainment industry sectors, giving it a degree of diversification and resilience against industry-specific risks. However, Paramount Global's primary focus is streaming internet entertainment, an emerging and volatile industry sector.

The media and entertainment industry is one of the company's largest businesses, and it is highly competitive and constantly evolving. Paramount Global's strong brand recognition, extensive content library and deep relationships with distributors and advertisers give it a competitive advantage. In Q2 of 2022, Warren Buffet revealed a $2.6 billion investment in Paramount Global, contributing to its continued growth. 

Paramount Global has several growth opportunities in the years ahead, including new product launches, acquisitions and expansions into new markets and countries. The company is focused on expanding its content library and developing new digital platforms and distribution channels in the media and entertainment space.

The company recently launched a new streaming service called Paramount Plus, which has been well-received by consumers and has the potential to drive significant revenue growth in the years ahead. In the technology space, Paramount Global is focused on investing in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

While Paramount Global has significant growth opportunities, the company also faces many risks and challenges. One of the company's most significant risks is changing consumer preferences in media and entertainment. As consumers increasingly shift towards streaming services and digital content, Paramount Global must keep its finger on the pulse of consumer trends and expectations.

Paramount Global is subject to rapid technological change and intense competition in the technology space. The company will need to continue investing in research and development and stay ahead of the curve to maintain its competitive advantage.

PARA Price History

PARA Stock News Headlines

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Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) Trading Down 3.2%
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PARA Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend
6/14/2023
Dividend Payable
7/03/2023
Last Earnings
8/07/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/2 Dividend
9/14/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Dividend Payable
10/02/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Television broadcasting stations
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:PARA
Employees
24,500
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$19.16
High Stock Price Forecast
$32.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$12.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+51.6%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.94
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.10 billion
Pretax Margin
-5.13%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$30.15 billion
Cash Flow
$25.28 per share
Book Value
$36.32 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
647,651,000
Market Cap
$8.23 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.66
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Robert Marc Bakish (Age 59)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $16.05M
  • Mr. Naveen K. Chopra (Age 49)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $3.51M
  • Ms. Christa A. D'Alimonte (Age 54)
    Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
    Comp: $3.03M
  • Ms. Nancy Ramsey Phillips (Age 55)
    Exec. VP & Chief People Officer
    Comp: $1.83M
  • Ms. Doretha F. Lea (Age 58)
    Exec. VP of Global Public Policy & Gov. Relations
    Comp: $1.96M
  • Ms. Jo Ann Ross
    Chairman of Paramount Advter.
  • Ms. Katherine M. Gill-Charest (Age 59)
    Exec. VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Philip R. Wiser (Age 54)
    Exec. VP & CTO
  • Mr. Stephen D. Mirante (Age 58)
    Exec. VP & Chief Admin. Officer
  • Ms. Kristin Southey
    Exec. VP of Investor Relations













PARA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Paramount Global stock right now?

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Paramount Global in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" PARA shares.
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What is Paramount Global's stock price forecast for 2023?

17 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Paramount Global's shares. Their PARA share price forecasts range from $12.00 to $32.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $19.16 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 51.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have PARA shares performed in 2023?

Paramount Global's stock was trading at $16.88 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, PARA stock has decreased by 25.1% and is now trading at $12.64.
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When is Paramount Global's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 1st 2023.
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How were Paramount Global's earnings last quarter?

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 7th. The company reported $0.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.11. The company had revenue of $7.62 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.44 billion. Paramount Global had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.15% and a negative net margin of 3.89%. Paramount Global's revenue was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.64 EPS.

How often does Paramount Global pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Paramount Global?

Paramount Global announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Monday, October 2nd. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.58%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 14th.
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Is Paramount Global a good dividend stock?

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.58%.
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What is Paramount Global's stock symbol?

Paramount Global trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PARA."

Who are Paramount Global's major shareholders?

Paramount Global's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.20%), State Street Corp (4.66%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.79%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.77%), Capital World Investors (1.65%) and Contrarius Investment Management Ltd (1.59%). Insiders that own company stock include NATIONAL AMUSEMENTS INC and Shari Redstone.
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How do I buy shares of Paramount Global?

Shares of PARA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Paramount Global's stock price today?

One share of PARA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.64.

How much money does Paramount Global make?

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) has a market capitalization of $8.23 billion and generates $30.15 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $1.10 billion in net income (profit) each year or ($1.88) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Paramount Global have?

The company employs 24,500 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Paramount Global?

Paramount Global's mailing address is 1515 Broadway, New York, New York 10036. The official website for the company is www.viacbs.com. The company can be reached via phone at (212) 258-6000, via email at anthony.diclemente@viacbs.com, or via fax at 212-975-4516.

This page (NASDAQ:PARA) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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