Viacom Inc operates media brands that create entertainment content worldwide. It operates through two segments, Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment. The Media Networks segment offers entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers through approximately 314 locally programmed and operated television channels, including Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Nick Jr., VH1, TV Land, CMT, Logo, Channel 5, Milkshake!, Telefe, Colors, Paramount Channel, TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick Music, MTV2, MTV Classic, MTV Live, BET Her, BET Gospel, and BET Hip Hop, as well as through online, mobile, and apps.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Family clothing stores
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone212-258-6000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$12.94 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees10,400
Next Earnings Date11/15/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Viacom (NASDAQ:VIA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viacom's stock symbol?
Viacom trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VIA."
How often does Viacom pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Viacom?
Viacom announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, August 5th. Investors of record on Monday, September 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Tuesday, October 1st. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.86%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 13th. View Viacom's Dividend History.
How were Viacom's earnings last quarter?
Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 9th. The company reported $1.18 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.07 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $3.24 billion for the quarter. Viacom had a net margin of 12.68% and a return on equity of 21.71%. View Viacom's Earnings History.
When is Viacom's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for VIA?
4 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Viacom's stock. Their predictions range from $34.00 to $34.00. On average, they anticipate Viacom's stock price to reach $34.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Viacom.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Viacom?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viacom in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Viacom.
Has Viacom been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about VIA stock have been trending negative on Wednesday, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Viacom earned a daily sentiment score of -2.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Viacom.
Who are some of Viacom's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Viacom include Ross Stores (ROST), GAP (GPS), Nordstrom (JWN), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Urban Outfitters (URBN), Childrens Place (PLCE), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Buckle (BKE), Lands' End (LE), Destination XL Group (DXLG), Stein Mart (SMRT) and Stage Stores (SSI).
What other stocks do shareholders of Viacom own?
Who are Viacom's key executives?
Viacom's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert Marc Bakish, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Wade Cullen Davis, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 47)
- Ms. Christa A. D'Alimonte, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 50)
- Ms. Doretha F. Lea, Exec. VP of Global Gov. Relations (Age 54)
- Mr. Scott Morgan Mills, Pres of BET Networks (Age 51)
Who are Viacom's major shareholders?
Viacom's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (0.61%), Gabelli Funds LLC (0.47%), Vanguard Group Inc. (0.09%), BlackRock Inc. (0.08%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.03%) and Nuveen Asset Management LLC (0.01%).
Which major investors are selling Viacom stock?
VIA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gamco Investors INC. ET AL, Northern Trust Corp, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., Kessler Investment Group LLC, LPL Financial LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN and Allianz Asset Management GmbH.
Which major investors are buying Viacom stock?
VIA stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ, HighTower Advisors LLC, AMP Capital Investors Ltd, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina and Bank of America Corp DE.
How do I buy shares of Viacom?
Shares of VIA 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 Viacom's stock price today?
One share of VIA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $27.95.
How big of a company is Viacom?
What is Viacom's official website?
How can I contact Viacom?
Viacom's mailing address is 1515 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY, 10036. The company can be reached via phone at 212-258-6000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Viacom (NASDAQ VIA)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Viacom and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe VIA will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe VIA will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
