Paramount Skydance
Runs studios, television networks, and streaming services spanning Paramount Pictures, CBS, Paramount+, and Pluto TV.
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Profile
Produces and licenses films and television, operates CBS and cable networks, and sells subscription and ad-supported streaming through Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Revenue spans theatrical release, licensing, advertising, subscriptions, and distribution fees, while nonvoting Class B shares sit under Ellison family control.
Produces and distributes film, television, news, sports, and entertainment through three segments. Studios includes Paramount Pictures, CBS Studios, Paramount Television Studios, Miramax, Nickelodeon Animation, and Skydance animation, film, television, games, and sports operations. Direct-to-Consumer houses Paramount+, Pluto TV, BET+, and Paramount+ with Showtime. TV Media spans CBS broadcast and stations, cable networks including Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, and Comedy Central, and international free-to-air networks.
Monetizes programming through theatrical release, licensing, advertising, streaming subscriptions, and distributor and CBS affiliate fees across domestic and international markets. Its library and brands support reuse across owned networks and streaming services, while TV Media remains exposed to pay-TV subscriber declines and advertising demand. The Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition has cleared required regulatory reviews, but closing remains delayed by a state antitrust case. Class B shares are nonvoting, and Ellison-controlled entities hold the voting Class A stock.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −17.5% · Average volume (30d) 11.5M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Sell | $12 | $18 | |
| Jun 24, 2026 | BTIG | Initiate | Buy | |||
| Jun 24, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Initiate | Buy | |||
| Jun 24, 2026 | Stephens | Upgrade | Overweight | |||
| May 1, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Underweight | Overweight |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.15 | $0.18 | +19.3% | $6.87B | $6.91B | +0.7% | +4.53% |
| May 4, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.15 | $0.23 | +53.3% | $7.04B | $7.35B | +4.4% | −4.22% |
| Feb 25, 2026Q4 FY25 | −$0.02 | −$0.12 | −500.0% | $7.27B | $8.47B | +16.5% | +10.04% |
| Nov 10, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.13 | $0.49 | +276.9% | $8.18B | $6.70B | −18.0% | +9.77% |
Financial highlights
| 10 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.19B | $6.85B | $6.70B | $8.47B | $7.35B | $6.91B | |
| Gross profit | $2.14B | $2.23B | $2.36B | $3.14B | $2.49B | $475.0M | |
| Operating income | $600.0M | $703.0M | $324.0M | −$6.93B | $701.0M | $475.0M | |
| Net income | $152.0M | $57.0M | −$257.0M | −$573.0M | $168.0M | $41.0M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.22 | $0.08 | −$0.23 | −$0.52 | $0.15 | $0.04 | |
| Gross margin | 29.8% | 32.5% | 35.2% | 37.0% | 33.9% | 6.9% | |
| Operating margin | 8.3% | 10.3% | 4.8% | -81.8% | 9.5% | 6.9% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY24 $29.21B · FY25 $29.21B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q4 FY25
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $1.63B · Total debt $15.16B · Total assets $44.41B · Shareholders' equity $11.77B
Dividends
Raised for 2 straight years. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15 | Jul 1 | $0.05 | |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16 | Apr 1 | $0.05 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18 | Jan 2 | $0.05 | |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15 | Oct 1 | $0.05 | |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16 | Jul 1 | $0.05 | |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17 | Apr 1 | $0.05 | |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16 | Jan 2 | $0.05 | |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16 | Oct 1 | $0.05 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 1.09B · Float 239.98M · 22.1% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald J. Cardinale · director | 83.67M | 7.69% | Form 4 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| David Ferris Ellison · director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | 76.72M | 7.05% | Form 4 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Exor Capital LLP | 46.06M | 4.23% | 13F | Jul 29, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 27.44M | 2.52% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| UBS Group AG | 26.36M | 2.42% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
No open-market trades in the last 12 months.
View detailsPeers
- Walt Disney
Broad rival across studios, streaming, TV networks, and sports
- Comcast
NBCUniversal peer across Peacock, studios, broadcast, and sports
- Netflix
Streaming-scale rival for Paramount+ and original content
- Warner Bros. Discovery
Current peer across studios, HBO Max, cable networks, and news
- Fox Class A
Broadcast, news, sports, stations, and Tubi overlap
- Amazon
Prime Video, MGM, live sports, and ad-tech overlap
- Alphabet Class A
YouTube and Google ads compete for audiences and ad dollars
- Sony (ADR)
Studio and Crunchyroll peer through the SONY ADR
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Skydance | $10.88 | +0.09% | $11.83B | — | 13.7 | 0.4 | +0.9% |
| Walt Disney | $108.09 | −0.01% | $187.72B | 22.3 | 14.6 | 1.9 | +7.1% |
| Comcast | $27.08 | +0.09% | $96.03B | 8.8 | 7.7 | 0.8 | −1.2% |
| Netflix | $81.62 | −0.12% | $340.28B | 25.7 | 23.6 | 7.0 | +13.4% |
| Warner Bros. Discovery | $28.79 | +0.05% | $72.13B | — | — | 2.0 | −11.2% |
| Fox Class A | $68.42 | −0.01% | $30.00B | 17.8 | 11.6 | 1.6 | +28.1% |
| Amazon | $266.10 | −0.11% | $2.87T | 21.4 | 28.5 | 3.7 | +19.6% |
| Alphabet Class A | $346.00 | −0.14% | $4.19T | 17.4 | 25.8 | 9.4 | +24.2% |
| Sony (ADR) | $24.71 | −0.56% | $145.93B | — | 28.9 | 1.8 | −1.6% |
| Median | 19.6 | 23.6 | 1.9 | +10.2% |