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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$9.02 +0.07 (+0.78%)
Closing price 05/22/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Warner Bros. Discovery - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
11

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for WBD.

Consensus Price Target

$12.22
35.52% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Warner Bros. Discovery, the average price target is $12.22. The highest price target for WBD is $18.00, while the lowest price target for WBD is $8.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 35.52% from the current price of $9.02.
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WBD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/23/24 to 5/23/25
1 Month Ago
4/23/24 to 4/23/25
3 Months Ago
2/23/24 to 2/22/25
1 Year Ago
5/24/23 to 5/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$12.22$11.76$11.76$13.32
Forecasted Upside35.52% Upside40.95% Upside9.11% Upside72.93% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

WBD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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WBD Price Targets by Month

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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWarner Bros. DiscoveryConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.52
2.59
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside35.52% Upside112.52% Upside15.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/13/2025Barrington Research
4 of 5 stars
James Goss
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$16.00 ➝ $16.00+73.35%
5/9/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Steven Cahall
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$9.00 ➝ $10.00+9.65%
5/9/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Kannan Venkateshwar
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$7.00 ➝ $9.00-1.64%
5/6/2025Morgan Stanley
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Benjamin Swinburne
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$12.00 ➝ $10.00+19.03%
4/14/2025KeyCorp
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Brandon Nispel
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$14.00 ➝ $13.00+61.03%
4/4/2025Raymond James
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Ric Prentiss
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$14.00 ➝ $13.00+60.39%
3/7/2025Rosenblatt Securities
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Barton Crockett
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$13.00 ➝ $13.00+21.50%
3/5/2025Citigroup
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Jason Bazinet
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$13.00 ➝ $15.00+36.08%
2/28/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Laura Martin
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
2/26/2025Benchmark
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Matthew Harrigan
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $18.00+67.38%
1/21/2025Moffett Nathanson
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Robert Fishman
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$9.00 ➝ $13.00+33.26%
1/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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David Karnovsky
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$9.00 ➝ $10.00+1.52%
12/19/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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M. Ng
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$9.50 ➝ $10.75+2.28%
12/12/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$14.00 ➝ $14.00+12.90%
12/12/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$11.00 ➝ $12.50+1.46%
11/11/2024Wolfe Research
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P. Supino
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/8/2024Macquarie
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T. Nollen
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$8.00 ➝ $9.00-1.96%
8/13/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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L. Yoon
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$10.00 ➝ $8.00+19.23%
8/8/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $14.00+99.15%
8/8/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$16.00 ➝ $15.00+113.68%
8/8/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$10.00 ➝ $9.00+31.39%
1/11/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$11.00+0.27%
10/10/2023UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$15.00 ➝ $13.00+23.46%
10/6/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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D. Joyce
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Reiterated RatingBuy
9/6/2023Truist Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$17.00+47.83%

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Should I Buy Warner Bros. Discovery Stock? WBD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Warner Bros. Discovery pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Warner Bros. Discovery
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.:

  • The stock has recently been rated with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" by analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards its future performance.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has seen significant institutional investment, with major firms increasing their stakes, suggesting confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • The current stock price is around $9.02, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the media sector.
  • Analysts have set price targets for the stock that suggest potential upside, with some estimates reaching as high as $18.00, indicating strong growth expectations.
  • The company operates in diverse segments, including Studios, Network, and DTC, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single area.

Warner Bros. Discovery
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company reported a negative earnings per share, missing analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating that it relies significantly on borrowed funds, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
  • Recent quarterly revenue showed a decline compared to the previous year, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining growth and market share.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a fifty-two week low of $6.64, indicating volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Analysts forecast a negative earnings outlook for the current year, which could signal ongoing challenges for the company in achieving profitability.

WBD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Warner Bros. Discovery is $12.22, with a high forecast of $18.00 and a low forecast of $8.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WBD shares.

According to analysts, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock has a predicted upside of 35.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Warner Bros. Discovery has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Barrington Research, Benchmark, Citigroup, KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Raymond James, Rosenblatt Securities, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Warner Bros. Discovery less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Warner Bros. Discovery is 2.52 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.59. Learn more on how WBD compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:WBD) was last updated on 5/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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