
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and CFO Discuss Strategic Plan, Challenges, and Upcoming Projects; Stock Hits All-Time Low, 9% Drop in Pre-Market Trading
Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO David Zaslav and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels discussed the company's strategic plan, challenges in the industry, underperforming movies, and upcoming projects like the Harry Potter television series aiming for a 2026 debut. The company's stock hit an all-time low after missing revenue and earnings estimates, causing investor concerns and a 9% drop in pre-market trading. Zaslav emphasized the importance of free cash flow for the company's growth, while Wiedenfels admitted to underperforming movies at the box office. The company's continued efforts to boost free cash flow may lead to increased scrutiny on marketing and content costs, potentially resulting in more workforce reductions in 2024. Investors are worried about the company's inability to provide guidance and potential lower-than-expected performance.
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FORTUNEDavid Zaslav reveals the planned blockbuster sports streaming alliance between Warner Bros., ESPN, and Fox is all about Gen Z. https://t.co/YPnnFuzEpX
Alex ShermanWarner Bros. Discovery hopes free cash flow generation will be a pathway to growth. But until investors see the actual growth, they appear to be shrugging off the free cash flow. https://t.co/EH5QIox090
Screen Rant"We’ve not been shy about our excitement around #HarryPotter. The last film was made more than a dozen years ago... We can’t wait to share a decade of new stories with fans around the world on Max. We’re aiming for a debut in 2026." - Warner Bros.'s CEO ⚡ https://t.co/EwaNHVzohZ https://t.co/KrElDybt7A
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