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PSKY·Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B

$9.50
-0.01 (-0.10%)
Pre-Market
High
$9.81
Open
$9.81
Market Cap
11.01B
52W High
$19.23
Low
$9.79
P. Close
$9.80
P/E
-
52W Low
$7.62
Fwd P/E
11.56
DailyIQ Est.
$8.01
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
7.56%
Days to Cover
7.7
Technical Score (1D)
23
BEARISH
News Sentiment
54
MIXED
On Oct 6, analysts warned that Paramount Skydance’s recent Warner deal had left the studio burdened with significant debt, raising concerns that aggressive cost‑cutting would be essential to sustain operations and that the company’s position was weaker compared to peers such as Disney and Netflix. On Oct 5, a large volume of in‑the‑money call options on Paramount Skydance expired at the end of 2026, with traders positioning for a potential upside following the merger close, indicating positive market sentiment toward the combined entity’s prospects. On Oct 5, Paramount Skydance announced that David Ellison would serve as chairman and CEO of the merged company, a move intended to strengthen leadership during the integration of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. On the same day, Ynon Kreiz was named co‑CEO, with additional executives appointed to key operational roles, signaling a unified direction for the newly formed entity. The leadership changes were reported to streamline integration efforts and support the combined company’s growth objectives.
LOW TARGET
$2 -79.5%
8 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$10 +1.4%
17 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$16 +63.6%
3 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$2.00 - $16.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
1/2/14/7/4
DAILYIQ EST.
$8.01 (-18.1%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
332,499 shares
$3.1M
Gill Charest KatherineEVP, Controller & CAO
Option Exercise7,969 shares2026-09-02
Gill Charest KatherineEVP, Controller & CAO
Tax Withholding4,069 shares2026-09-02
Gill Charest KatherineEVP, Controller & CAO
Option Exercise7,969 shares2026-09-02
Ellison David FerrisChief Executive Officer
Option Exercise250,000 shares2026-08-07
Ellison David FerrisChief Executive Officer
Tax Withholding127,200 shares2026-08-07
View full insider trading history →
42/ 100
Bearish
Overall: Bearish
✕Revenue declining year over year
✕Negative net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
-21.2%
Revenue CAGR
-1.5%
Current Ratio
1.26x
Debt / Equity
1.13x
Return on Equity
-52.9%
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EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.20$-0.03$0.14$0.31$0.48Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.19 - -
Q3'25$0.41$-0.12-129.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$7.2B$7.2B$7.2B$7.2B$7.2BQ3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$7.2B - -
Q3'25 - - -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

PSKY Stock Snapshot

BEARISH23/100
$9.79−$0.01 (0.1%)
Market cap
11.01B
Day range
$9.79 – $9.81
News sentiment
54/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$9.92 (+1.3%)
Consensus
Hold · 28 analysts
52-week range+28.5% off low · -49.1% from high
$7.62$19.23
Price $9.79 DailyIQ Est. $8.01

PSKY is on the weaker side of its setup, with little confirmation for a reversal yet. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of PSKY's sector?

Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (lagging).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Lagging
Sector rotation score
0

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for PSKY?

CallsPuts

For Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 4 days out), open interest is roughly balanced between puts and calls (put/call ratio of 0.87), with at-the-money implied volatility around 6.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±0.7% move by that expiry — a range of about $9.93–$10.07.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.87
ATM implied volatility
6.3%
Total open interest
172,010
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±0.7% ($9.93–$10.07)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on PSKY?

Citizens most recently reiterated its rating on Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B to Market Outperform on Sep 22, 2026 with a price target of $14. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Citizens — Market Outperform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 22, 2026CitizensReiteratedMarket Outperform$14
Sep 22, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$10 → $12
Sep 14, 2026CitizensInitiatedMarket Outperform$14
Aug 5, 2026UBSMaintainedSell$10 → $8
Aug 5, 2026TD CowenMaintainedHold$13 → $8
Aug 5, 2026BenchmarkMaintainedBuy$19 → $16
May 5, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedUnderweight$8 → $7
May 5, 2026GuggenheimMaintainedNeutral$14 → $12
May 1, 2026Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight → Overweight$11 → $14
Apr 2, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedUnderweight$10 → $8
Mar 10, 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainedUnderperform$13 → $11
Mar 3, 2026GuggenheimMaintainedNeutral$11 → $14

ETF holders

ETFs holding PSKY

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News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

54/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Paramount’s recent Warner deal has left the studio burdened with significant debt, prompting analysts to caution that aggressive cost‑cutting will be essential to sustain operations. The announcement highlighted the studio’s precarious financial position and raised concerns about its ability to compete with larger peers such as Disney and Netflix. The debt load and reliance on tight budgets were identified as key risks that could undermine Paramount’s long‑term stability.
What did this article say?
On October 2, investors traded an unusually large volume of in‑the‑money call options for Paramount Skydance (PSKY), with more than 38,000 contracts at a $9.00 strike expiring December 2026. The spike followed PSKY’s decline from a September peak, suggesting traders view the upcoming October 6 merger with Warner Bros. Discovery as a catalyst for upside. The options premium of $1.21 per contract reflected heightened confidence in the merger’s success and PSKY’s low valuation. This activity signals a bullish market stance, though it remains a short‑term bet rather than a long‑term valuation shift. The move is material enough to influence short‑term trading but does not represent a fundamental change in PSKY’s business outlook.
What did this article say?
Paramount Skydance announced that David Ellison would serve as chairman and CEO of the combined entity following Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The appointment was made public on October 5, 2024, and was viewed as a strategic move to strengthen leadership during the merger. The announcement coincided with a modest 1.6% rise in Paramount shares and a slight increase in Warner’s stock. The leadership change is expected to streamline integration efforts and support the combined company’s growth objectives.
What did this article say?
Paramount Skydance announced that David Ellison will serve as chairman and CEO of the combined company once the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery closes. Ynon Kreiz will act as co‑CEO, with additional executives named for key operational roles. The leadership structure signals a unified direction for the newly formed entity, positioning it as a next‑generation global media and entertainment company.
What did this article say?
Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) announced a new CEO Leadership Team (CLT) to guide the combined entity after its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The CLT, comprising executives from both companies, aims to foster innovation and technology-driven growth. The move signals confidence in the merged company's strategic direction and positions PSKY for expanded market influence.
What did this article say?
Paramount Skydance Corp. appointed media veteran Ynon Kreiz as Co‑Chief Executive Officer and board member, while David Ellison retained his role as principal executive officer and chairman. The change came days before the planned closing of the $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition and followed a multi‑billion‑dollar secured debt raise. Kreiz will oversee day‑to‑day operations, allowing Ellison to focus on creative direction and capital allocation. The move signals a strategic shift aimed at streamlining management as the company integrates Warner Bros. assets.
What did this article say?
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance Corp., is orchestrating a sweeping leadership overhaul at Warner Bros. Pictures in preparation for the company’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. The proposed structure will place Paramount Pictures chiefs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein in operational oversight of Warner Bros. Pictures post‑transaction. The shuffle marks the end of Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy’s tenure and consolidates management across the combined entity, which will be renamed Skydance Corp. The move is intended to streamline operations and align leadership for the merged company.
What did this article say?
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery completed a merger forming Skydance, with CEO David Ellison announcing a new corporate identity while preserving the legacy brands of the combined studios. The deal, closing on October 6, consolidates a portfolio that includes TNT, CBS, CNN, Showtime, HBO/HBOmax, Paramount+, and major intellectual properties such as Harry Potter, Transformers, and Game of Thrones. The merger positions Skydance as a creative‑first entity focused on bold, quality storytelling, potentially enhancing its competitive stance in the evolving media landscape.

Technical Analysis

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23
BEARISH
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Congressional Trading Activity
4 disclosed trades · ~$24.0K est. traded value · 0 buys, 3 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-07-172026-09-04
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-05-152026-06-08
Laura FriedmanHouseCA30▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-102025-10-08
Laura FriedmanHouseCA30↔ Exchange$1K - $15K2025-08-072025-09-09
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