Paramount Global Revenue Up, EPS Down
Paramount Global reported weaker-than-expected earnings, highlighting the challenges of its transition to streaming amid declining traditional media segments.
Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA), a media company known for its diverse entertainment content, released its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Feb. 26, 2025. The results spotlight the company’s ongoing struggle to meet financial objectives despite notable progress in its streaming services. For the quarter, diluted earnings per share (EPS) significantly underperformed, reporting at -$0.11 in comparison to an analyst forecast of $0.13, coming up short by $0.24, marking a 184.6% miss. Total revenue was $7.98 billion, shy of the $8.10 billion target but showed a 5% improvement from the previous year's $7.64 billion. While streaming successes such as Paramount+ reflect positive momentum, challenges in traditional media continue to be a hurdle.
Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.
Paramount Global operates as a major entity in the media and entertainment industry, known for its extensive content library and a range of television networks, including CBS and Showtime. With a strategy increasingly focused on streaming, Paramount Global aims to capture market share in the shifting entertainment landscape. Recent efforts have been centered around expanding its direct-to-consumer segment with services like Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Key success factors include subscriber growth, content expansion, and strategic integrations.
