# Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Forecast Calculator

Interactive five-year financial forecast and DCF for Warner Bros. Discovery. Adjust revenue growth, margins, capex, and WACC to update revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value.

- Canonical: https://finamodel.com/companies/warner-bros-discovery/forecast
- Industry: Communications
- Forecast start year: 2026

## Historical data

| Year | Revenue | Free cash flow | EBITDA | Net income |
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| 2021 | 11144000000 | 3110000000 | 4356000000 | 2069000000 |
| 2022 | 10671000000 | 2337000000 | 3874000000 | 1219000000 |
| 2023 | 12191000000 | 2425000000 | 3594000000 | 1006000000 |
| 2024 | 33817000000 | 3317000000 | -177000000 | -7371000000 |
| 2025 | 41321000000 | 6161000000 | 6437000000 | -3126000000 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Warner Bros. Discovery's core business?

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes content across television, film, and streaming platforms. It operates through its Networks, Studios, and Direct-to-Consumer segments, leveraging a vast content library and well-known franchises.

### How does Warner Bros. Discovery generate its revenue?

Warner Bros. Discovery generates revenue through a mix of subscription fees from its Max streaming service, advertising sales, theatrical ticket sales, and content licensing. These revenue streams are diversified across its three main business segments.

### What are some key financial assumptions used in the Warner Bros. Discovery model?

Key assumptions in the Warner Bros. Discovery financial model include a revenue growth rate of 0.2, COGS as 45.6% of revenue, and SGA as 27.1% of revenue. The model also incorporates a tax rate of 16.1% and capital expenditure as 3.1% of revenue.

### What is the primary objective of the Warner Bros. Discovery financial model?

The financial model aims to evaluate Warner Bros. Discovery's standalone equity valuation and its capacity to generate cash flow. A key purpose is to assess the fairness of the proposed $31 per share acquisition by Paramount Skydance.

### Is an Excel financial model available for Warner Bros. Discovery?

Yes, an Excel financial model for Warner Bros. Discovery is available for download. This model provides a forecast horizon from FY2026 through FY2030, allowing for detailed financial analysis.

### What is Warner Bros. Discovery's working capital strategy?

Warner Bros. Discovery typically maintains a negative net working capital profile as a percentage of revenue. This is primarily due to the benefits derived from deferred revenue, which comes from upfront subscription payments, and extended payable terms with its production vendors.