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ViacomCBS is a global media and entertainment company. It was formed as a result of a merger between Viacom and CBS. The company operates through 4 segments: TV Entertainment, Cable Networks, Filmed Entertainment, and Publishing. The TV Entertainment segment creates and acquires programming for distribution and viewing on multiple media platforms, including proprietary broadcast network, through multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) and virtual MVPDs, and streaming services, as well as for licensing to third parties. The Cable Networks segment creates and acquires programming for distribution and viewing on multiple media platforms, including proprietary cable networks, through MVPDs and virtual MVPDs, and own streaming services, as well as for licensing to third parties. The Filmed Entertainment segment develops, produces, finances, acquires, and distributes films, television programming, and other entertainment content in various markets and media. The Publishing segment publishes and distributes Simon & Schuster consumer books.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 2019 | |
| HQ | New York, NY, US | Map |
| Website | viacomcbs.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More | |
| Overall Culture | C | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Comcast and ViacomCBS face prisoner's dilemma as they consider ways to work together
- The Wall Street Journal: CEOs of Comcast, ViacomCBS met to talk possible streaming partnership overseas
- ViacomCBS Stock Jumps More Than 12% In A Week – Here’s Why
- ViacomCBS, Roku shares close up on report that Comcast is considering a deal
Key People/Management at ViacomCBS
Robert M. Bakish
Alex Berkett
George Cheeks
Marc DeBevoise
Anthony DiClemente
James N. Gianopulos
ViacomCBS Office Locations
ViacomCBS Financials and Metrics
ViacomCBS Revenue
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (Q1, 2021) | 7.4b |
Gross profit (Q1, 2021) | 3.0b |
Gross profit margin (Q1, 2021), % | 41.1% |
Net income (Q1, 2021) | 923.0m |
EBIT (Q1, 2021) | 1.5b |
Market capitalization (21-Jul-2021) | 26.8b |
Closing stock price (21-Jul-2021) | 44.9 |
Cash (31-Mar-2021) | 5.5b |
EV | 40.6b |
| USD | Q1, 2018 | Q2, 2018 | Q3, 2018 | Q1, 2019 | Q2, 2019 | Q3, 2019 | Q1, 2020 | Q2, 2020 | Q3, 2020 | Q1, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 147.0m | 252.0m | 182.0m | 500.0m | 216.0m | 196.0m | 589.0m | 2.3b | 3.1b | 5.5b |
Accounts Receivable | 3.8b | 3.6b | 3.7b | 4.1b | 3.8b | 3.7b | 7.2b | 7.1b | 6.9b | 7.3b |
Prepaid Expenses | 631.0m | 117.0m | 137.0m | 152.0m | 158.0m | 218.0m | 1.2b | 1.2b | 1.3b | 1.0b |
Inventories | 1.6b | 1.9b | 1.8b | 1.5b | 1.9b | 2.0b | 1.4b | 1.8b | 1.9b | 1.1b |
| USD | Q1, 2018 | Q2, 2018 | Q3, 2018 | Q1, 2019 | Q2, 2019 | Q3, 2019 | Q1, 2020 | Q2, 2020 | Q3, 2020 | Q1, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 511.0m | 911.0m | 1.4b | 1.6b | 2.0b | 2.3b | 519.0m | 1.2b | 1.9b | 911.0m |
Depreciation and Amortization | 56.0m | 112.0m | 168.0m | 53.0m | 106.0m | 158.0m | 113.0m | 237.0m | 335.0m | 99.0m |
Cash From Operating Activities | 717.0m | 1.0b | 1.2b | 438.0m | 314.0m | 341.0m | 356.0m | 1.2b | 2.6b | 1.7b |
Purchases of PP&E | (62.0m) |
| USD | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|
Debt/Equity | 5.1 x |
Debt/Assets | 0.5 x |
Financial Leverage | 10.5 x |
ViacomCBS Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Ananey | April 06, 2020 | |
| CBS Corporation | December 04, 2019 | |
| Viacom | December 04, 2019 | |
| 14 Hours Productions Inc. | ||
| 1928778 Ontario Inc. | ||
| 2POP, LLC | ||
| Aardvark Productions, Inc. | ||
| AC INVERSORA S.A. | ||
| AG Films Canada Inc. | ||
| ATCO I S.A. |
ViacomCBS Revenue Breakdown
ViacomCBS revenue breakdown by business segment: 42.3% from TV Entertainment, 44.2% from Cable Networks, 10.6% from Filmed Entertainment and 2.9% from Other
ViacomCBS revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 79.7% from United States and 20.3% from International
ViacomCBS Cybersecurity Score
ViacomCBS Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Ratings
ViacomCBS Online and Social Media Presence
184.46k Twitter followers
ViacomCBS has 184.46k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 0.1% month over month and decreased 0.4% quarter over quarter
ViacomCBS's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @ViacomCBS
7.5k
Tweets
720
Following
184.5k
Followers
24
Tweets last 30 days
21.3
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
ViacomCBS Company Culture
Overall Culture
C
66/100
CEO Rating
B-
69/100
Compensation
B-
70/100
Diversity
C
66/100
ViacomCBS News and Updates
Comcast and ViacomCBS face prisoner's dilemma as they consider ways to work together
The Wall Street Journal: CEOs of Comcast, ViacomCBS met to talk possible streaming partnership overseas
ViacomCBS Stock Jumps More Than 12% In A Week – Here’s Why
ViacomCBS, Roku shares close up on report that Comcast is considering a deal
Where Is ViacomCBS Stock Headed After Almost 50% Value Erosion?
Bank of America double upgrades ViacomCBS on its potential as an acquisition target
ViacomCBS Frequently Asked Questions
When was ViacomCBS founded?
ViacomCBS was founded in 2019.
Who are ViacomCBS key executives?
ViacomCBS's key executives are Robert M. Bakish, Alex Berkett and George Cheeks.
How many employees does ViacomCBS have?
ViacomCBS has 23,990 employees.
What is ViacomCBS revenue?
Latest ViacomCBS annual revenue is $25.3 b.
What is ViacomCBS revenue per employee?
Latest ViacomCBS revenue per employee is $1.1 m.
Who are ViacomCBS competitors?
Competitors of ViacomCBS include hulu, YouTube and Warner Media.
Where is ViacomCBS headquarters?
ViacomCBS headquarters is located at 1515 Broadway, New York.
Where are ViacomCBS offices?
ViacomCBS has offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Hauppauge and in 30 other locations.
How many offices does ViacomCBS have?
ViacomCBS has 37 offices.
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