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Viacom's (VIAB) Ad Revs Were Ok but Afiiliate Growth Drags - Wedbush

February 10, 2016 8:29 AM EST

Wedbush analyst, James Dix, thinks investor frustration is growing at Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB) as he cuts his estimates on lower affiliate fee growth. The PT drops to $43 from $58 and Neutral rating remains.

The Viacom outlook was pressured by lower affiliate fee growth, primarily for adjusting VIAB networks to lower rate card in connection with AT&T-DirecTV merger. This strikes a nerve, with the DISH renewal negotiations ongoing. Until VIAB can cash some of these checks, whether through a favorable distribution renewal... More

Stifel Keeps Buy Rating On Viacom (VIAB)

February 10, 2016 7:22 AM EST

Stifel analyst, Benjamin Mogil, cut estimates on Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB) and reduced his target price to $49 from $70 but kept his Buy rating because continued SVOD hold-backs and increased programming investments should support ad trends.

Affiliate guidance growth slowed: While the culprit noted was the AT&T/DTV rate card harmonization, given that there was likely expectations for such a move since that merger was... More

Viacom (VIAB) Sinks 20% on 'Vote of No-Confidence' by Investors

February 9, 2016 3:48 PM EST

Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB) is under heavy pressure into the close (-20.4%) following earnings this morning. Analysts are calling it a 'vote of no-confidence by investors regardless of the Boards opinion.'

Needham & Company's Laura Martin said, "In answer to a question on... More