Discovery Communications Misses Estimates

The video discusses the performance of international businesses, highlighting the impact of FX pressures and competition from events like the Olympics and Brexit. It examines the decline in subscriber numbers in the US due to cord cutting and the rise of OTT platforms like DTV Now, which offer alternatives to traditional bundles. These factors have influenced Discovery's stock price and operating results.

What was one of the main reasons for the softness in Discovery's international business?

• FX pressure and competition from global events

• Increased competition from local channels

• High operational costs

• Lack of new content

How much of Discovery's business is attributed to international revenues?

• 25%

• 75%

• 48%

• 60%

What trend has been observed in Discovery's subscriber base in the United States?

• A steady increase

• A 2% annual decline

• A rapid decline

• No significant change

What is one of the challenges faced by Discovery due to emerging over-the-top platforms?

• Increased content production costs

• Lower pricing compared to traditional bundles

• Lack of technological infrastructure

• Decreased advertising revenue

What percentage of traditional bundled subscriber revenue does DTV Now pricing represent?

• 70%

• 100%

• 50%

• 85%