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

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$30.76 -0.07 (-0.23%)
Closing price 09/23/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$30.78 +0.01 (+0.05%)
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Warner Bros. Discovery - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
13
Buy
8

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 23 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for WBD.

Consensus Price Target

$28.34
-7.87% Downside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Warner Bros. Discovery, the average price target is $28.34. The highest price target for WBD is $32.00, while the lowest price target for WBD is $14.75. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.87% from the current price of $30.76.
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.
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WBD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
1 Month Ago
8/25/25 to 8/25/26
3 Months Ago
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Year Ago
9/24/24 to 9/24/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$28.34$27.69$27.04$13.96
Forecasted Upside-7.87% Downside-4.18% Downside1.13% Upside-29.57% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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. DiscoveryCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.35
2.06
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-7.87% Downside150.82% Upside18.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/22/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Sean Diffley
Not Rated
Boost TargetEqual Weight$29.00 ➝ $31.00+0.65%
9/17/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$29.00+3.31%
8/25/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
8/18/2026 UpgradeSell (D-)Sell (D+)
8/10/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
6/1/2026 UpgradeUnderweightOverweight
5/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$30.00 ➝ $31.00+14.20%
5/7/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
4/24/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
3/9/2026Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$31.00+11.11%
3/8/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
3/3/2026Lower TargetBuy$32.00 ➝ $31.00+9.59%
2/27/2026Boost TargetHold$22.00 ➝ $26.00-8.39%
2/27/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$29.50 ➝ $31.00+9.23%
2/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuyHold
2/27/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral$31.25+8.51%
2/27/2026Reiterated RatingOutperformUnderperform
2/24/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$23.50 ➝ $27.75-4.05%
2/17/2026Set TargetBuyNeutral$31.00+10.75%
12/5/2025DowngradeOutperformHold
11/7/2025Boost TargetBuy$13.00 ➝ $14.75-36.34%
10/22/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
9/30/2025Boost TargetBuy$16.00 ➝ $24.00+27.25%
9/12/2025Reiterated RatingHold
5/29/2025Lower TargetBuy$15.00 ➝ $14.00+41.63%
3/7/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral$13.00 ➝ $13.00+21.50%
1/14/2025Boost TargetNeutral$9.00 ➝ $10.00+1.52%
11/11/2024UpgradeUnderperformPeer Perform
11/8/2024Boost TargetNeutral$8.00 ➝ $9.00-1.96%

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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 Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 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.:

  • Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. shares surged to a 52-week high of $30.92 on September 22, 2026, following the resolution of a major antitrust lawsuit with 12 state attorneys general, which removed the primary legal obstacle to the company's $111 billion acquisition by Paramount Skydance.
  • The stock is currently trading at $30.76, a significant increase from its 52-week low of $17.08, reflecting strong market confidence in the pending merger and the company's position as a leading media and entertainment entity with a diverse portfolio of brands including HBO, Max, and DC.
  • Wall Street analysts have responded positively to the settlement, with Morgan Stanley raising its price target for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. from $29.00 to $31.00 on September 22, 2026, and maintaining an equal weight rating, suggesting the current price is near fair value with limited downside risk.
  • Institutional investors are increasing their exposure to the stock, as evidenced by State Street Corp purchasing an additional 934,964 shares in the second quarter of 2026, bringing its total holding to over 128 million shares, which signals strong long-term confidence from major financial institutions.
  • The company demonstrated strong earnings performance in the most recent quarter reported on August 6, 2026, beating consensus estimates with an actual EPS of $0.06 compared to the expected loss of $0.14, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability ahead of the merger.

Warner Bros. Discovery
Bear Case

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

  • There is significant uncertainty regarding the post-merger integration, with reports indicating that insiders are bracing for mass layoffs and internal competition between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery employees, which could lead to operational disruptions and talent loss.
  • The merged entity will be saddled with more than $77 billion in debt, a substantial financial burden that could limit the company's ability to invest in new content or navigate economic downturns, potentially impacting long-term shareholder value.
  • Political and public backlash against the merger is intensifying, with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani labeling the deal a "shameful monument to corruption" on September 22, 2026, which could lead to further regulatory scrutiny or public relations challenges for the combined company.
  • Insider selling activity has been high in recent months, with CEO David Zaslav selling over 773,000 shares in August 2026 and other executives like CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels and Director Kenneth W Lowe also reducing their stakes, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside.
  • The company's revenue has shown a declining trend in recent quarters, with year-over-year revenue growth of -11.2% in the quarter ending August 2026 and -5.7% in the quarter ending February 2026, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining subscriber growth and advertising revenue in a competitive market.

WBD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Warner Bros. Discovery is $28.34, with a high forecast of $32.00 and a low forecast of $14.75.

23 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 13 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" WBD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WBD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock has a predicted downside of -7.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Warner Bros. Discovery has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Freedom Capital, Morgan Stanley, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Warner Bros. Discovery more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating score for Warner Bros. Discovery is 2.35 while the average consensus rating score for "communication services" companies is 2.05. Learn more on how WBD compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Warner Bros. Discovery analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/22/2026.
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