Paramount Skydance Corporation

NasdaqGS:PSKY Stock Report

Market Cap: US$11.5b

Paramount Skydance Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

David Ellison

Chief executive officer

US$63.2m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage2.23%
CEO tenure1yr
CEO ownership30.1%
Management average tenure5.8yrs
Board average tenure1yr

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Aug 07

PSKY: Warner Deal Legal Outcome Will Reshape Perceived Merger Upside

Analysts have reduced their average price target for Paramount Skydance to about $10.12 from $11.79. This reflects updated assumptions for a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins, a lower future P/E multiple, and the recent wave of Street target cuts tied to uncertainty around the Warner Bros.
Narrative Update • Jul 24

PSKY: Warner Deal Legal Resolution Will Reframe Merger Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Paramount Skydance, with the average fair value estimate moving from about $14.57 to $11.79 as they factor in a higher discount rate, more conservative assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple in light of mixed views on the Warner Bros. Discovery deal and the company’s capital structure.
Narrative Update • Jul 10

PSKY: Warner Mega Merger Debt And Covenants Will Pressure Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for Paramount Skydance to about $3.09 from $7.00, citing a sharply lower assumed future P/E multiple and concerns about the planned Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
Narrative Update • Jun 26

PSKY: Warner Deal And Regulatory Risks Will Pressure Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Paramount Skydance from $12.00 to $7.00 as they reset price targets following recent revisions to the discount rate, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Paramount Skydance points to a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts resetting assumptions around valuation and execution.
Seeking Alpha • Jun 15

Paramount Skydance And Warner Bros. Discovery Face An Uphill Battle

Summary Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. faces a 14% merger spread with Paramount Skydance Corporation, but significant regulatory uncertainty persists. I maintain a 'hold' rating for both WBD and PSKY due to ongoing US state and European regulatory pushback and substantial post-merger debt. Combined streaming platforms could unlock synergies, yet operational and financial risks remain high given WBD's declining Global Linear Networks segment. Despite WBD's not-expensive valuation, downside risk is substantial if the deal fails, making a more aggressive rating unjustified. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has David Ellison's remuneration changed compared to Paramount Skydance's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jun 30 2026n/an/a

-US$621m

Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$605m

Dec 31 2025US$63mUS$1m

-US$621m

Compensation vs Market: David's total compensation ($USD63.21M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.46M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare David's compensation with company performance.

CEO

David Ellison (43 yo)

1yr
Tenure
US$63,211,569
Compensation

Mr. David Ellison serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Skydance Corporation since August 07, 2025. Mr. Ellison founded Skydance Media LLC in 2010 and serves as its Chief Executiv...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
David Ellison
Chairman & CEO1yrUS$63.21m30.1%
$ 3.5b
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officerless than a yearUS$338.01k0.020%
$ 2.3m
Andrew Brandon-Gordon
Chief Strategy Officer1yrUS$48.54m0.037%
$ 4.3m
Makan Delrahim
Chief Legal Officerless than a yearUS$63.58m0.035%
$ 4.0m
Kevin Creighton
EVP of Corporate Finance & Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Melissa Zukerman
Chief Communications Officerno datano datano data
Jim Sterner
Chief People Officerno datano datano data
Jonathan Sarrow
Senior Vice President of Television Networks Distribution12.8yrsno datano data
Kelli Raftery
Executive Vice President of Communications11.2yrsno datano data
Kurt Davis
Executive Vice President of CBS Affiliate Relations10.3yrsno datano data
Bryon Rubin
COO & CFO at CBS Entertainment Group5.8yrsno datano data
Linda Rene
Executive Vice President of Primetime Sales and Branded Partnerships9yrsno datano data
5.8yrs
Average Tenure
54.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: PSKY's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.8 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
David Ellison
Chairman & CEO1yrUS$63.21m30.1%
$ 3.5b
Andrew Brandon-Gordon
Chief Strategy Officer1yrUS$48.54m0.037%
$ 4.3m
John Thornton
Director1yrUS$293.50k0.0022%
$ 257.4k
Safra Catz
Director1yrUS$293.50k0.0022%
$ 257.4k
Sherry Lansing
Independent Director1yrUS$293.50k0.0022%
$ 257.4k
Barbara Byrne
Independent Director1yrUS$293.50k0.0068%
$ 787.4k
Gerald Cardinale
Director1yrUS$293.50k0.0022%
$ 257.4k
Dana Goldberg
Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures & Chair of Paramount Televisionno datano datano data
Andrew Campion
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.0015%
$ 178.9k
Paul Marinelli
Director1yrUS$293.50k0.0022%
$ 257.4k
Josh Greenstein
Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures & Vice Chair of Platformsno datano datano data
Justin Hamill
Independent Director1yrUS$293.50k0.0022%
$ 257.4k
1.0yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: PSKY's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/21 21:42
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/21 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Paramount Skydance Corporation is covered by 50 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Pierre-Marie D'OrnanoArete Research Services LLP
Andrew Charles BealeArete Research Services LLP
Joseph BonnerArgus Research Company