Takeover Rumors Spark Buzz: Recent discussions on X about Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have been electric, driven by news of a potential sale of the company. Posts highlight a significant stock surge, with shares reaching a three-year high amid reports of interest from major players like Paramount and Netflix. The chatter reflects a sense of anticipation about a possible deal.
Stock Performance in Focus: Many on X are noting the dramatic rise in WBD's stock price, with some pointing to a 101% increase year-to-date as evidence of strong investor confidence. Discussions often center on whether a sale or strategic spin-off could further boost the stock's trajectory. The tone on the platform suggests high stakes and keen interest in the outcome.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Warner Bros. Discovery Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $WBD stock 1 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $WBD stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON SHREVE sold up to $50,000 on 05/12.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Insider Trading Activity
Warner Bros. Discovery insiders have traded $WBD stock on the open market 8 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 2 have been purchases and 6 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $WBD stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- GUNNAR WIEDENFELS (Chief Financial Officer) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 530,793 shares for an estimated $10,350,463.
- BRUCE CAMPBELL (Chief Rev & Strategy Officer) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 439,322 shares for an estimated $7,468,474.
- ANTON J LEVY has made 2 purchases buying 325,000 shares for an estimated $3,550,000 and 0 sales.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 483 institutional investors add shares of Warner Bros. Discovery stock to their portfolio, and 586 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- PACER ADVISORS, INC. added 22,308,046 shares (+4639.8%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $435,676,138
- SESSA CAPITAL IM, L.P. added 21,068,871 shares (+71.3%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $241,449,261
- CITADEL ADVISORS LLC added 14,241,715 shares (+827.1%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $163,210,053
- HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P added 13,355,021 shares (+14.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $153,048,540
- SACHEM HEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP removed 11,330,000 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $129,841,800
- SOUND SHORE MANAGEMENT INC /CT/ added 8,547,238 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $97,951,347
- STATE STREET CORP removed 7,992,233 shares (-4.7%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $91,590,990
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Warner Bros. Discovery Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $WBD in the last several months. We have seen 6 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Benchmark issued a "Buy" rating on 10/22/2025
- Guggenheim issued a "Buy" rating on 10/08/2025
- Raymond James issued a "Outperform" rating on 10/02/2025
- B of A Securities issued a "Buy" rating on 09/30/2025
- Barrington Research issued a "Outperform" rating on 07/30/2025
- Citigroup issued a "Buy" rating on 05/29/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Warner Bros. Discovery, check out Quiver Quantitative's $WBD forecast page.
Warner Bros. Discovery Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $WBD recently. We have seen 14 analysts offer price targets for $WBD in the last 6 months, with a median target of $16.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Matthew Harrigan from Benchmark set a target price of $25.0 on 10/22/2025
- Steven Cahall from Wells Fargo set a target price of $21.0 on 10/16/2025
- Mike Morris from Guggenheim set a target price of $22.0 on 10/08/2025
- John Hodulik from UBS set a target price of $20.0 on 10/06/2025
- Ric Prentiss from Raymond James set a target price of $22.0 on 10/02/2025
- Michael Ng from Goldman Sachs set a target price of $13.0 on 09/30/2025
- Jessica Reif Cohen from B of A Securities set a target price of $24.0 on 09/30/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
