Discovery, Inc (DISCA) Tops Q4 EPS by 4c, Revenues Beat

Discovery, Inc (NASDAQ: DISCA) reported Q4 EPS of $0.76, $0.04 better than the analyst estimate of $0.72. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.89 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.83 billion.

Fourth-Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

• Total revenues of $2,886 million were flat compared to the prior year quarter, both reported and ex-FX.(1)
  • U.S. advertising revenues were flat and distribution revenues increased 5%; and
  • International advertising revenues decreased 1% and distribution revenues decreased 4%, both ex-FX.
• Net income available to Discovery, Inc. was $271 million and EPS was $0.42 per diluted share.
• Adjusted EPS(2) was $0.76 per diluted share.
• Total Adjusted OIBDA(3) decreased 9% to $1,002 million, or decreased 8% ex-FX.
• Cash provided by operating activities was $553 million and free cash flow(4) was $441 million.
• Repurchased 10.9 million Series C common shares for $213 million at an average price of $19.50 per share.

David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery said, "2020 was a year of change, challenge, and opportunity, and our company has shown incredible resilience, creativity and focus as one global team. We finished with strong operating momentum and great command and control across our global businesses, uniquely positioning us to balance our core and next generation businesses. We are off to a promising start in 2021 with the successful launch of discovery+. We have now surpassed 11 million total paying direct-to-consumer subscribers globally and are on pace to be at 12 million by the end of the month, underscoring the value of the investments we've made in content, beloved personalities and brands with huge consumer appeal, supported by industry-leading DTC capabilities. Our unmatched global scale and ability to serve consumers everywhere with a truly differentiated offering across platforms, as well as our robust cash flows, even amidst the significant investments in our next generation initiatives and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, position us to achieve sustainable long-term growth and drive long-term shareholder value."

2021 Outlook(11)Discovery may provide forward-looking commentary in connection with this earnings announcement on its quarterly earnings conference call. Details on how to access the audio webcast are included below.

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