- Previous Rank406
- Revenues ($M)$6,497
- Revenue Percent Change1.6%
- Profits ($M)$1,194
- Profits Percent Change15.5%
- Assets ($M)$15,758
- Employees7,000
- Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)$11,306
The mass media company based out of Maryland is known for the Discovery Channel, TLC, and Animal planet. The company purchased Scripps in mid-2017.
Company Info
| CEO | David M. Zaslav |
| CEO Title | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director |
| Sector | Media |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| HQ Location | Silver Spring, MD |
| Website | http://www.discoverycommunications.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | 4 |
| Employees | 7,000 |
Discovery Communications Rank History
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Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
| $ millions | % change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues ($M) | $6,497 | 1.6% |
| Profits ($M) | $1,194 | 15.5% |
| Assets ($M) | $15,758 | - |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $5,167 | - |
| Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M) | $11,306 | - |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 18.4% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 7.6% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 23.1% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 1.96 |
| EPS % Change (from 2015) | 24.1% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | 7% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | - |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2016) | 2.7% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 6% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 14.1% |