Fintel reports that on May 5, 2023, Goldman Sachs maintained coverage of Paramount Global – Class B (NASDAQ:PARA) with a Sell recommendation.

Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 26.21% Upside

As of April 24, 2023, the average one-year price target for Paramount Global – Class B is 21.28. The forecasts range from a low of 11.11 to a high of $33.60. The average price target represents an increase of 26.21% from its latest reported closing price of 16.86.

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The projected annual revenue for Paramount Global – Class B is 31,683MM, an increase of 5.29%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.38.

Paramount Global – Class B Declares $0.24 Dividend

On March 10, 2023 the company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share ($0.96 annualized). Shareholders of record as of March 20, 2023 received the payment on April 3, 2023. Previously, the company paid $0.24 per share.

At the current share price of $16.86 / share, the stock’s dividend yield is 5.69%.

Looking back five years and taking a sample every week, the average dividend yield has been 2.80%, the lowest has been 0.96%, and the highest has been 8.51%. The standard deviation of yields is 1.39 (n=236).

The current dividend yield is 2.08 standard deviations above the historical average.

Additionally, the company’s dividend payout ratio is -1.40. The payout ratio tells us how much of a company’s income is paid out in dividends. A payout ratio of one (1.0) means 100% of the company’s income is paid in a dividend. A payout ratio greater than one means the company is dipping into savings in order to maintain its dividend – not a healthy situation. Companies with few growth prospects are expected to pay out most of their income in dividends, which typically means a payout ratio between 0.5 and 1.0. Companies with good growth prospects are expected to retain some earnings in order to invest in those growth prospects, which translates to a payout ratio of zero to 0.5.

The company has not increased its dividend in the last three years.

What is the Fund Sentiment?

There are 1450 funds or institutions reporting positions in Paramount Global – Class B. This is an increase of 39 owner(s) or 2.76% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to PARA is 0.20%, an increase of 42.04%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 2.94% to 531,205K shares. The put/call ratio of PARA is 1.03, indicating a bearish outlook.

What are Other Shareholders Doing?

Berkshire Hathaway holds 93,637K shares representing 14.39% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 91,217K shares, representing an increase of 2.59%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in PARA by 9.88% over the last quarter.

VTSMX – Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 15,090K shares representing 2.32% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,853K shares, representing an increase of 1.57%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in PARA by 16.82% over the last quarter.

AGTHX – GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA holds 14,960K shares representing 2.30% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 0K shares, representing an increase of 100.00%.

Invesco holds 12,988K shares representing 2.00% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,409K shares, representing an increase of 42.95%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in PARA by 41.42% over the last quarter.

VFINX – Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 11,675K shares representing 1.79% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 11,451K shares, representing an increase of 1.92%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in PARA by 16.73% over the last quarter.

Paramount Global Background Information
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ViacomCBS is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.

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This article originally appeared on Fintel

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