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Discovery, Inc. Income Statement 2020-2011 | DISCA
Brief overview of income trends at Discovery, Inc.
The overview follows changes across a five-year period. According to figures from Discovery, Inc., revenue changed from $6.4 billion to $10.7 billion over five years. The cumulative result was +66.9%, corresponding to roughly 10.8% per year. Revenue followed a strong upward trend without signs of stagnation.
Gross profit changed from 4.1 billion dollars to 6.8 billion dollars (+68.1%). Gross profit as a share of revenue changed from 63.4% to 63.8%. The economics of the core business remained steady.
The operating result measured by EBITDA moved from $2.4 billion to $5.5 billion, or +129.7%. Additional revenue translated efficiently into EBITDA. At the operating-margin level, the figure shifted from 37.3% to 51.3%. The company improved its ability to convert sales into EBITDA.
The net result moved from $1 billion to $1.4 billion, or +31%. There was no meaningful strengthening in net profitability.
Market capitalization changed from $11.9 billion to $20.9 billion (+75.5%). Higher capitalization indicates improving investor confidence.
What the figures show
The indicators form a favorable picture of business development. The constructive conclusion rests on steady gross profitability, sales growth and a stronger final result. Investors should continue to monitor margins, costs, and earnings quality.
Annual Income Statement Discovery, Inc.
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Market Cap |
20.9 B | 15.8 B | 13.3 B | 9.59 B | 11.2 B | 11.9 B | 13.2 B | 13.6 B | 12.3 B | 11.6 B |
Shares |
505 M | 529 M | 498 M | 384 M | 401 M | 432 M | 454 M | 331 M | 349 M | 529 M |
Net Income |
1.36 B | 2.07 B | 594 M | -337 M | 1.19 B | 1.03 B | 1.14 B | 1.08 B | 943 M | 1.13 B |
Revenue |
10.7 B | 11.1 B | 10.6 B | 6.87 B | 6.5 B | 6.39 B | 6.26 B | 5.54 B | 4.49 B | 4.24 B |
EBITDA |
5.47 B | 4.54 B | 4 B | 2.45 B | 2.38 B | 2.38 B | 2.45 B | 2.27 B | 1.98 B | 1.82 B |
Operating Expenses |
2.72 B | 4.14 B | 4.02 B | 2.1 B | 2.01 B | 2 B | 2.02 B | 1.85 B | 1.41 B | 1.3 B |
General and Administrative Expenses |
2.72 B | 2.79 B | 2.62 B | 1.77 B | 1.69 B | 1.67 B | 1.69 B | 1.58 B | 1.29 B | 1.18 B |
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The income statement is one of the three key financial reports of a company Discovery, Inc. (alongside the balance sheet and the cash flow statement). It shows how the company makes money and what its expenses are:
- How much revenue the company earned
- How much it spent on production, personnel, marketing, taxes, etc.
- What profit remained in the end
Analyzing the income statement helps an investor understand whether the business generates stable and growing profits, how effectively the company controls its expenses, and whether it is capable of generating income in the future. Additionally, this analysis shows how the company copes with crises and economic cycles, and allows assessing the potential for stock price growth and dividend payments.
Features- The income statement may include both recurring and one-time items (for example, profit from the sale of assets). It is necessary to separate core metrics from one-off events for accurate analysis.
- Companies often publish interim reports (e.g., quarterly), which allows for more timely tracking of trends.
- A combined analysis of the income statement with the balance sheet and cash flow statement provides a comprehensive view of the company’s financial health.