Summary
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD), operating as Discovery Communications, Inc. for this filing, reported solid revenue growth in the first quarter of 2011, with total revenues increasing by 9% to $951 million compared to the prior year period. This growth was primarily driven by a robust performance in both the U.S. Networks and International Networks segments, which saw increases in distribution and advertising revenues. The company demonstrated strong operational leverage, with Operating Income increasing significantly by 80% to $507 million, largely due to a substantial gain on disposition related to the contribution of the domestic Discovery Health network to OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Despite a notable increase in cash used in financing activities, primarily due to stock repurchases totaling $167 million, the company maintained a healthy cash position. The balance sheet remains strong, with total assets at $11.1 billion and total equity at $6.4 billion. Management expressed confidence in the company's financial condition, anticipating sufficient resources to meet operating requirements for the next twelve months. Investors should note the significant gain on disposition and the strategic repositioning of assets, such as the OWN contribution, which are impacting current period results.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $934.00M |
| Cost of Revenue | $273.00M |
| Gross Profit | $661.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $269.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $444.00M |
| Operating Income | $508.00M |
| Interest Expense | $49.00M |
| Net Income | $305.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.75 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.74 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 409.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 414.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 9% year-over-year to $951 million, driven by growth in both U.S. and International Networks segments.
- 2Operating income surged by 80% to $507 million, significantly boosted by a $129 million gain on the disposition of the Discovery Health network.
- 3U.S. Networks segment revenue grew 8% to $587 million, with advertising and distribution revenues showing strong performance.
- 4International Networks segment revenue increased by 14% to $323 million, reflecting subscriber growth and improved pricing.
- 5Cash provided by operating activities increased significantly by 72% to $217 million.
- 6The company repurchased $167 million of its common stock during the quarter under its authorized repurchase program.
- 7Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders rose 80% to $305 million, or $0.74 per diluted share.