Summary
Discovery Communications, Inc. (WBD) reported its first-quarter 2013 financial results, showing a solid increase in total revenues to $1.156 billion, up from $1.085 billion in the prior year, driven by strong advertising growth and recovery in distribution revenues. Net income available to stockholders rose to $231 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, from $221 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2012. The company's balance sheet strengthened with cash and cash equivalents nearly doubling to $2.36 billion. Key strategic moves during the quarter included the acquisition of additional stake in Discovery Japan and the significant agreement to acquire SBS Nordic shortly after the quarter's end, indicating a focus on international expansion. Financially, the company demonstrated improved profitability and a robust cash position. The International Networks segment showed particularly strong revenue growth, outpacing the U.S. Networks segment. While operating income saw a slight decrease due to increased content and SG&A expenses, the net income improvement highlights effective cost management and revenue diversification. Investors should note the significant debt issuance and upcoming major acquisition, which will reshape the company's financial structure and future growth trajectory.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $1.16B |
| Cost of Revenue | $342.00M |
| Gross Profit | $814.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $365.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $740.00M |
| Operating Income | $416.00M |
| Interest Expense | $68.00M |
| Net Income | $231.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.32 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.32 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 363.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 367.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 7% to $1.156 billion, driven by a 12% rise in advertising revenue and a 1% increase in distribution revenue.
- 2Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders increased to $231 million from $221 million year-over-year.
- 3Diluted earnings per share improved to $0.63 from $0.57.
- 4Cash and cash equivalents significantly increased to $2.36 billion from $1.20 billion.
- 5The company completed the acquisition of an additional 30% stake in Discovery Japan, consolidating it as a subsidiary.
- 6A major acquisition of SBS Nordic for approximately $1.8 billion was announced shortly after the quarter's close.
- 7International Networks segment revenue saw strong growth of 17% (18% excluding FX impact), driven by subscriber growth and price increases.