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WBD FCF Yield Analysis

4.6%

Updated 313h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 4.6% means that for every dollar of WBD’s stock price, the company generates roughly 4.6 cents in cash left after capital spending — a measure of how much cash return investors get.

Sector Performance

55th percentile

WBD

4.6%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

7.2%

Prior Period

4.3%(May 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 4.6% means that for every dollar of WBD’s stock price, the company generates roughly 4.6 cents in cash left after capital spending — a measure of how much cash return investors get.

This sits just above the sector median of 4.2%, placing WBD in the 55th percentile among its peers, indicating slightly better cash generation than half the industry. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric improved by 7.0 percentage points (from 4.3% to 4.6%), showing a recent upward move in cash flow efficiency. Because the current level is above the sector median and the quarterly trend is rising, this combination suggests a moderate opportunity: the stock offers a competitive cash return that is strengthening, reducing some valuation risk. However, this single metric does not override the overall cautious verdict — the above-average yield and positive near-term trend partially contradict a fully cautious stance, yet they are not strong enough alone to shift the broader assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WBD?

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.

How is the FCF Yield calculated?

FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.

Who are WBD's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BBWI (21.0%), COF (21.2%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%).

The Formula

Free Cash Flow / Market Cap

Why It Matters

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.

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WBD

4.6%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

7.2%

How WBD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.

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