Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) Stock Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Warner Bros. Discovery stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Performance

WBD opened at $27.77 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90. Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has a 12-month low of $7.52 and a 12-month high of $30.00. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $23.39 and a two-hundred day moving average of $16.81. The firm has a market capitalization of $68.81 billion, a PE ratio of 146.17 and a beta of 1.60.

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by ($0.02). The business had revenue of $9.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. Warner Bros. Discovery had a return on equity of 1.34% and a net margin of 1.28%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.05 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. will post -4.33 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Warner Bros. Discovery

In related news, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels sold 242,994 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.50, for a total transaction of $7,168,323.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 918,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,108,730. This trade represents a 20.91% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Lori C. Locke sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.62, for a total transaction of $138,100.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 110,084 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,040,520.08. This trade represents a 4.34% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 489,326 shares of company stock worth $12,781,456. Corporate insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Warner Bros. Discovery News

Here are the key news stories impacting Warner Bros. Discovery this week:

• Positive Sentiment: WBD’s board formally rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile approach and urged shareholders to reject that offer in favor of the Netflix proposal, reinforcing management’s preferred path and lowering the chance of an unsolicited break-up at current terms. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis shows a Netflix–Warner Bros. combination would be a strategic powerhouse (projected to eclipse Disney’s TV demand share), which supports the argument that the Netflix bid could create significant long‑term value for WBD shareholders. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that activist/hedge fund Standard General has been approached about buying or investing in WBD’s cable networks (including CNN) raise the prospect of asset sales or minority investments that could unlock value outside a full sale. That potential monetization pathway is viewed favorably by investors. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Harris Associates, a top-five WBD shareholder, said it would be “very open” to a revised Paramount offer if it is superior and fixes deal-term issues — this keeps the door open for a higher competing bid but also prolongs deal uncertainty. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market write-ups this week highlight the sudden entry of Paramount into the bidding contest and the sector‑wide reaction; broader market sentiment and rotation also influence WBD’s trading alongside deal news. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Paramount’s reported all‑cash $108 billion/$30‑per‑share approach escalates the takeover fight and could force protracted negotiations or a bidding war, increasing execution risk and near‑term volatility for the stock. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: WBD has pressed for stronger assurances from the Ellison family trust (a personal guarantee) around Paramount’s financing, signaling the board’s doubts about deal certainty — that pushback could complicate or delay any deal and sustain share‑price swings. Read More.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of WBD. WPG Advisers LLC acquired a new position in Warner Bros. Discovery in the 1st quarter valued at about $26,000. Concord Wealth Partners lifted its holdings in Warner Bros. Discovery by 49.9% in the third quarter. Concord Wealth Partners now owns 1,321 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 440 shares during the last quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in Warner Bros. Discovery by 152.1% in the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 1,404 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 847 shares during the last quarter. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. purchased a new position in Warner Bros. Discovery in the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Grove Bank & Trust increased its stake in Warner Bros. Discovery by 66.5% during the third quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 1,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 675 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.95% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Warner Bros. Discovery from $10.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Singular Research upgraded shares of Warner Bros. Discovery to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Barclays set a $20.00 price target on shares of Warner Bros. Discovery in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Warner Bros. Discovery in a research note on Friday, September 12th. Finally, Raymond James Financial lifted their price objective on Warner Bros. Discovery from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $23.22.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a global media and entertainment company formed when WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc combined their businesses in 2022. Headquartered in New York City, the company assembles a broad portfolio of film and television production, linear and cable networks, streaming services and consumer distribution operations. Its assets span well-known studio brands, premium scripted and unscripted programming, news and factual entertainment, and licensed franchise properties.

The company’s core activities include film and television production and distribution through units such as Warner Bros.