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Dec 31, 2020

Warner Bros Discovery Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Reported flat total revenues with growth in U.S. distribution and international viewing share, while adjusted OIBDA and free cash flow decreased due to COVID-19 impacts and increased content investments.

Key Takeaways

Discovery, Inc. reported flat total revenues for Q4 2020, with growth in U.S. distribution revenues and international viewing share. The company surpassed 11 million total paying direct-to-consumer subscribers globally. Adjusted OIBDA and free cash flow decreased due to the negative impact of COVID-19 and increased investments in content and next-generation initiatives.

Total revenues were flat compared to the prior year quarter.

U.S. advertising revenues were flat, while distribution revenues increased by 5%.

International advertising revenues decreased by 1%, and distribution revenues decreased by 4% (both ex-FX).

The company surpassed 11 million total paying direct-to-consumer subscribers globally.

Total Revenue
$2.89B
Previous year: $2.87B
+0.4%
EPS
$0.76
Previous year: $0.98
-22.4%
Gross Profit
$2.89B
Cash and Equivalents
$2.09B
Free Cash Flow
$441M
Previous year: $1.13B
-61.0%
Total Assets
$34.1B

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Forward Guidance

Discovery may provide forward-looking commentary in connection with this earnings announcement on its quarterly earnings conference call.