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

$28.90 +0.20 (+0.70%)

Closing price 08/25/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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Warner Bros. Discovery - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 23 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
12

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, 3 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for WBD.

Consensus Price Target

$27.69
-4.18% Downside

According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Warner Bros. Discovery, the average price target is $27.69. 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 -4.18% from the current price of $28.90.

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

Type	Current Forecast 8/26/25 to 8/26/26	1 Month Ago 7/27/25 to 7/27/26	3 Months Ago 5/28/25 to 5/28/26	1 Year Ago 8/26/24 to 8/26/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 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	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$27.69	$27.04	$26.36	$13.14
Forecasted Upside	-4.18% Downside	6.97% Upside	-2.53% Downside	11.36% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

WBD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WBD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Warner Bros. Discovery	Communication Services Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.30	2.04	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-4.18% Downside	80.40% Upside	12.47% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent WBD News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/18/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Sell (D-) ➝ Sell (D+)
8/10/2026	Freedom Capital Not Rated		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/27/2026	Zacks Research 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
6/1/2026	Huber Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Overweight
5/7/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Hodulik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$30.00 ➝ $31.00	+14.20%
5/7/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Morris Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
4/24/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight
3/9/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Cahall Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$31.00	+11.11%
3/8/2026	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/3/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Bonner Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$32.00 ➝ $31.00	+9.59%
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2/27/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Doug Creutz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$22.00 ➝ $26.00	-8.39%
2/27/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$29.50 ➝ $31.00	+9.23%
2/27/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Harrigan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
2/27/2026	Arete Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$31.25	+8.51%
2/27/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ric Prentiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Underperform
2/24/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Laurent Yoon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$23.50 ➝ $27.75	-4.05%
2/17/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Hamilton Faber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy ➝ Neutral	$31.00	+10.75%
12/18/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Swinburne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$29.00	+2.76%
12/5/2025	Barrington Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Sholl Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Hold
11/7/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$13.00 ➝ $14.75	-36.34%
10/22/2025	Singular Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Moderate Buy
10/8/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$20.00	+7.53%
9/30/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jessica Reif Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$16.00 ➝ $24.00	+27.25%
9/12/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Laura Martin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold
5/29/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Bazinet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$15.00 ➝ $14.00	+41.63%
3/7/2025	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Barton Crockett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$13.00 ➝ $13.00	+21.50%
1/14/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Karnovsky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$9.00 ➝ $10.00	+1.52%
11/11/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Supino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/8/2024	Macquarie Infrastructure Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tim Nollen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$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, August 19, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Warner Bros. Discovery pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Warner Bros. Discovery
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $12, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the media sector.
Recent earnings reports showed a positive surprise, with earnings per share exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating potential for growth.
Merger expectations with Paramount are creating positive market sentiment, which could lead to increased stock value as the merger progresses.
The company is actively developing new content, such as the latest film "The End of Oak Street," which is projected to perform well at the box office, potentially boosting revenue.
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has a diverse portfolio that includes popular streaming services and cable networks, providing multiple revenue streams and reducing risk.

Warner Bros. Discovery
Bear Case

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

The company reported a negative net margin, indicating that expenses are currently outpacing revenues, which could affect profitability.
Ongoing antitrust litigation related to the merger with Paramount may create uncertainty and volatility in the stock price, deterring potential investors.
Revenue has declined compared to the previous year, suggesting challenges in maintaining growth and attracting new subscribers to its services.
Negative return on equity indicates that the company is not generating sufficient profit from its equity investments, which could be a red flag for investors.
Labor and political pressures surrounding the merger could complicate operations and impact future profitability, making the investment riskier.

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 $27.69, with a high forecast of $32.00 and a low forecast of $14.75.

23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 -4.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Warner Bros. Discovery has been rated by research analysts at Freedom Capital, Huber Research, 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 2.30 while the average consensus rating score for "communication services" companies is 2.04. Learn more on how WBD compares to other companies.

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

Warner Bros. Discovery - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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

Warner Bros. Discovery - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

WBD Analyst Ratings Over Time

WBD Analyst Recommendations By Month

WBD Price Targets by Month

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Warner Bros. Discovery Bull Case

Warner Bros. Discovery Bear Case

WBD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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