How were Viacom's earnings last quarter?

Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 14th. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $3.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.44 billion. Viacom had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.04% and a net margin of 12.06%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.99 earnings per share.

Is Viacom a good dividend stock?

Viacom (NASDAQ:VIAB) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.30%. The dividend payout ratio is 19.70%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VIAB will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.94% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VIAB .

What other stocks do shareholders of Viacom own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Viacom investors own include Walt Disney (DIS) , Bank of America (BAC) , AT&T (T) , Gilead Sciences (GILD) , Micron Technology (MU) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , CVS Health (CVS) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Intel (INTC) and Alibaba Group (BABA) .

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Volume: 41.87 million shs
Average Volume: 5.05 million shs
Market Capitalization: $9.77 billion

P/E Ratio: 5.97
Dividend Yield: 3.30%
Price Target: N/A

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About Viacom Stock (NASDAQ:VIAB)

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. The Filmed Entertainment segment produces, finances, acquires, and distributes motion pictures, television programming, and other entertainment content under the Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Nickelodeon Movies, MTV Films, and BET Films brands. It exhibits motion pictures theatrically through home entertainment, licensing to television and digital platforms, and ancillary activities, as well as DVDs and Blu-ray discs, TVOD, pay television, SVOD, cable, and free television; and airlines and hotels. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Disney merges Star India into Reliance Industries' Viacom 18

February 2, 2024 | msn.com

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January 16, 2024 | msn.com

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October 4, 2023 | msn.com

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September 22, 2023 | msn.com

Viacom 18 finalises city’s largest front office deal, move to a new HQ

September 1, 2023 | msn.com

Rs 6000 Crore! Viacom 18 Wins BCCI Media Rights For TV, Digital For Next 5 Years

August 31, 2023 | msn.com

Viacom 18 Bags Home Series Rights For ₹6000 Cr

August 31, 2023 | msn.com

Viacom 18 bags Indian cricket team's home series broadcast rights for five years, to pay over Rs 67 crore per game

August 8, 2023 | investing.com

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July 11, 2023 | msn.com

Kevin Vaz joins Viacom 18 as CEO of TV biz

July 10, 2023 | investing.com

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June 30, 2023 | thestreet.com

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May 26, 2023 | msn.com

Ex-CBS shareholders reach proposed $167.5 million settlement over Viacom deal

May 23, 2023 | thestreet.com

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May 11, 2023 | thestreet.com

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May 10, 2023 | thestreet.com

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March 13, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

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Last Earnings: 11/14/2019
Today: 4/17/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Cable & Other Pay Television Services
Sub-Industry: Movies & Entertainment
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VIAB
CUSIP: 92553P20
CIK: 1339947
Web: www.viacom.com
Phone: 212-258-6000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 10,700
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $4.06
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.97
Forward P/E Ratio: 5.74
P/E Growth: 0.82
Net Income: $1.55 billion
Net Margins: 12.06%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 20.04%
Return on Assets: 7.05%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.01
Current Ratio: 1.38
Quick Ratio: 1.18

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $12.84 billion
Price / Sales: 0.76
Cash Flow: $15.93 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.52
Book Value: $21.10 per share
Price / Book: 1.15

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 403,406,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $9.77 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.37

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Key Executives

Mr. Robert Marc Bakish (Age 55)
Pres, CEO & Director
Mr. Wade Cullen Davis (Age 47)
Exec. VP & CFO
Ms. Christa A. D'Alimonte (Age 50)
Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Ms. Doretha F. Lea (Age 54)
Exec. VP of Global Gov. Relations
Mr. Scott Morgan Mills (Age 51)
Pres of BET Networks

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VIAB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How were Viacom's earnings last quarter?: Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 14th. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $3.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.44 billion. Viacom had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.04% and a net margin of 12.06%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.99 earnings per share.
Is Viacom a good dividend stock?: Viacom (NASDAQ:VIAB) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.30%. The dividend payout ratio is 19.70%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VIAB will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.94% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for VIAB.
What other stocks do shareholders of Viacom own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Viacom investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), Bank of America (BAC), AT&T (T), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Micron Technology (MU), Cisco Systems (CSCO), CVS Health (CVS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC) and Alibaba Group (BABA).

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