- Previous Rank460
- Revenues ($M)6,265
- Revenue Percent Change13.2%
- Profits ($M)1,139
- Profits Percent Change6%
- Market Value (as of March 31, 2015)13,382
The global media company behind Discovery Channel, TLC, and Animal Planet reaches 3 billion subscribers in 220 countries.
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Company Info
| CEO | David M. Zaslav |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Sector | Media |
| HQ Location | Silver Spring, MD |
| Website | http://www.discoverycommunications.com |
| Years on List | 2 |
Key Financials (last fiscal year)
| $ millions | % change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues ($M) | 6,265 | 13.2% |
| Profits ($M) | 1,139 | 6% |
| Total Stockholder Equity | 5,602 | - |
| Employees | 6,800 | - |
| Market Value (as of March 31, 2015) | 13,382 | - |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 18.2% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 7.1% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 20.3% |
Earnings Per Share (last fiscal year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 1.66 |
| EPS % Change (from 2013) | 11.8% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | 20.6% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | - |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2014) | -23.8% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 17.6% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | - |
