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Mar 31
Warner Bros Discovery Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Warner Bros. Discovery reported a $453 million net loss for Q1 2025 amid revenue declines and high amortization expenses.
Key Takeaways
WBD posted a net loss of $453 million in Q1 2025, with revenue declining 10% year-over-year. Despite challenges in linear and studios businesses, streaming EBITDA saw strong improvement driven by subscriber and ad growth.
Total revenue fell 10% YoY to $8.979 billion, driven by declines in advertising and content revenue.
Net loss was $453 million, including $1.6 billion in pre-tax amortization and restructuring charges.
Streaming EBITDA rose significantly to $339 million, supported by 5.3 million net subscriber additions.
Free cash flow declined 23% YoY to $302 million due to increased content investment and capex.
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Warner Bros Discovery Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Streaming Revenue
CapyFin.comStudios Revenue
CapyFin.comGlobal Linear Networks Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
WBD expects continued gains in streaming and cost savings from debt refinancing but faces ongoing pressures in linear networks and ARPU declines.
Positive Outlook
- Streaming subscriber growth expected to continue from international expansion.
- Strong cost control measures improving EBITDA margins.
- Anticipated interest savings from debt refinancing actions.
- Content pipeline stability after a challenging Q1 box office.
- Unutilized $6B credit facility adds liquidity flexibility.
Challenges Ahead
- Persistent decline in domestic linear TV subscribers.
- ARPU pressure in international markets due to mix shift.
- No major game releases expected in Q2.
- Box office comparables remain tough due to prior year hits.
- Macroeconomic factors may continue to weigh on ad revenue.