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Warner Bros. Discovery Posts $1.58B Profit, Plans Split

8/7/2025

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Warner Bros. Discovery celebrated a remarkable turnaround, posting a profit of $1.58 billion in the second quarter, a stark contrast to last year's staggering $9.99 billion loss. With revenue climbing to $9.81 billion, fueled by a 9% surge in streaming, the company is set to split into two distinct entities by 2026, prioritizing production and streaming over traditional cable networks.

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Warner Bros. Discovery celebrated a remarkable turnaround, posting a profit of $1.58 billion in the second quarter, a stark contrast to last year's staggering $9.99 billion loss. With revenue climbing to $9.81 billion, fueled by a 9% surge in streaming, the company is set to split into two distinct entities by 2026, prioritizing production and streaming over traditional cable networks.