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Paramount Global Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Paramount Global is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.81%.
Key information
1.8%
Dividend yield
0.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.7% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.9% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | -706% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 10
Paramount Global: Earnings Prove This Play Still Has Legs
Summary Paramount Global faces challenges in its core business but shows strong growth potential in the streaming market, particularly with Paramount+ and other platforms. The company's merger with Skydance Investor Group will bring significant capital, though it will reduce shareholders' influence, making it a speculative 'buy' candidate. Despite a revenue decline, Paramount Global exceeded analysts' estimates for Q1 2025, with notable growth in its Direct-to-Consumer segment and improved net income. The merger's completion will provide up to $6 billion in cash, aiding debt reduction and long-term streaming investments, despite some regulatory and labor concerns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Apr 24
Direct-to-consumer Transformation Will Unlock Digital Media Opportunities
Paramount's D2C growth and content expansion are set to enhance revenue, profitability, and global market share with strategic partnerships for stability.Seeking Alpha • Feb 14
Paramount: Extremely Attractive Arbitrage Play Into $15 Class-B Offer
Summary Paramount Global Class-B shares are undervalued at $10.64, with the obvious potential for a 40% return if the Skydance merger closes as planned in 2025 (on part of your position). The combination aims to transform the new Paramount into a more profitable entity, through debt reduction and asset sales, potentially boosting the share quote to $30-$40 over 2-3 years. Risks include the deal falling apart during an unexpected recession or the result of government regulatory roadblocks, but upside potential appears to significantly outweigh these risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 29
Paramount Global: Amid New Merger Doubts, New Avenues Of Profit Growth And Strong New Content
Summary Paramount's ongoing standoff with Nielsen could lead to significant savings, potentially boosting profit margins by several hundred million annually if they permanently cut ties. Despite challenges, Paramount's content operations, particularly in sports and streaming, remain competitive, with notable successes in viewership and original programming. The potential merger with Skydance and strategic moves, such as the possible sale of BET, could further shape Paramount's future and valuation, but aren't crucial to its success. I continue to rate Paramount a Buy, believing its valuable sports contracts and content portfolio make it significantly undervalued at its current market price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 22
Paramount: Subscriber Price Increases Cited As Bullish Is Not Enough In Measuring Streamer Success
Summary Analysts' bullish views on subscription price hikes for streamers overlook potential consumer backlash and market saturation, indicating overconfidence in sustained growth. The streaming sector is stabilizing, with Netflix leading in market share and content diversity, while Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery follow with price hikes. Major tech companies like Amazon and Apple are poised to dominate the streaming market through mergers and partnerships, avoiding direct competition in standard genres. Investors should be cautious about celebrating price hikes as a core success factor in earnings reports, considering potential churn and long-term consequences. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 22
Paramount Is A Bargain For Investors Wanting To Partner With Ellisons
Summary Paramount stock presents a significant opportunity for investors due to the Ellison family's acquisition and the potential for a 42% price increase. The deal undervalues PARA, but shareholders can opt to sell at $15/share, a 42% premium, effectively an accelerated share repurchase. Paramount's merger with Skydance, backed by the Ellisons' expertise and connections, positions it for substantial growth and improved valuation. The combined company's robust asset base and creative prowess, along with better financials, make it a compelling long-term investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 07
Paramount: Skydance Merger Set To Unlock Hidden Asset Value
Summary Paramount shareholders can gain a ~36% return by tendering shares at $15 or holding for potential further upside with new ownership. Paramount's valuable assets, despite past mismanagement, offer significant upside potential with strategic realignment and possible divestitures under new ownership. Paramount assets could be worth at least $35 billion, or ~$20 per pro forma share, after the deal closes. Paramount remains undervalued, and the $15-a-share exit option provides a potential safety net while awaiting potential improvements and strategic moves. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 03
Paramount Global: A Lot Of Uncertainties, But There's Value To Be Had
Summary Paramount Global is undervalued with a price/book ratio of 0.43, despite its well-known brands and extensive film and TV library. PARA's current ratio of 1.3 indicates a good cash position and manageable debt, essential amid near-term GAAP losses. The Company's profitability declined in 2023 due to falling ad revenue and streaming losses, but estimates suggest a return to profitability with a P/E ratio of 6.91. The potential Skydance merger offers solid returns, but even without it, Paramount's expected profitability and modest dividend make it a buy with caution. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 07
Paramount: Putting Out A Forest Fire With A Squirt Gun Won't Work Anymore
Summary The Skydance deal for Para is closing, with Larry Ellison taking control, promising significant restructuring and potential spin-offs to revitalize the company. Para's recent asset sales and cash pile build-up are positive, but long-term debt and cash burn remain concerns until Skydance's $1.5B infusion. Larry Ellison's leadership and vision are expected to drive major structural changes, with potential spin-offs like Para Studios offering viable standalone business prospects. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 19
Paramount: Melting Ice Cube
Summary Paramount Global is too focused on cutting costs and merging operations, while the business is melting away. The DTC business has seen growth come to a crawl at only 13%, limiting future growth opportunities for short-term adjusted profits. The Skydance Media merger does not address Paramount's shrinking business, making the stock a value trap with limited upside potential. The stock has become a value trap with declining sales in a competitive streaming media field and an unpopular merger in the works. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 17
Paramount Global: Downgrading Amid A Complex Skydance Merger
Summary Paramount stock previously had a strong buy rating due to upcoming profitability milestones in streaming, cash cow linear business, and undervalued assets. Recent events, including a complex merger with Skydance and lack of CEO, have led to a downgrade to hold. Skydance and Paramount merger deal details include significant dilution for existing shareholders, but potential for new leadership to drive value creation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 10
Paramount Global: A Preview Of What Is Likely To Come
Summary Paramount Global is to be sold to consortium of investors, though the Class B shares are trading well below buyout price even after the announcement. This will create a larger entertainment firm that the acquirer believes will be capable of significant cost-savings and modest growth. There appears to be some upside for Class B holders from here, though uncertainty does exist. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: PARA's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: PARA's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Paramount Global Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (PARA) | 1.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Media) | 3.0% |
| Analyst forecast (PARA) (up to 3 years) | 1.8% |
Notable Dividend: PARA's dividend (1.81%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.51%).
High Dividend: PARA's dividend (1.81%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.61%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: PARA is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (26.6%), PARA's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/08/09 16:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/08/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Paramount Skydance Corporation is covered by 53 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Pierre-Marie D'Ornano | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Andrew Charles Beale | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Joseph Bonner | Argus Research Company |