About Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a Entertainment company operating in the Communication Services sector.
WBD trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $27.40
- Market Cap
- $67.98B
- 52-Week High
- $30.00
- 52-Week Low
- $7.52
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
$1,000 Invested in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)
How much would $1,000 invested in WBD be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in WBD 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) in 2025 would be worth $2,551 as of May 2026, representing a +155.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WBD 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) in 2023 would be worth $1,911 as of May 2026, representing a +91.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WBD 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) in 2021 would be worth $370 as of May 2026, representing a -63.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WBD 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) in 2016 would be worth $991 as of May 2026, representing a -0.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WBD at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) at IPO would be worth $3,862 as of May 2026, representing a +286.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 20+ years (248 months), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) has averaged a monthly return of +1.22% with a median return of +0.18%. The stock had 127 positive months (51%) and 120 negative months (48%). The best month in WBD's history was September 2025 with a +67.8% return, while the worst was June 2022 at -27.3%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.8%), and March the weakest (-1.9%).
WBD's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2025 with a cumulative return of +125.9%, and the worst was 2022 at -74.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 21 years of trading history, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) has delivered an average annual return of +16.34% with a median return of +2.74%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.70%. The stock posted gains in 11 years (52%) and losses in 10 years (48%).
WBD's best year was 2025 with a +172.66% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -59.73%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 2, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. WBD achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.93% | $28.82 | $27.40 |
| 2025 | +172.66% | $10.57 | $28.82 |
| 2024 | -7.12% | $11.38 | $10.57 |
| 2023 | +20.04% | $9.48 | $11.38 |
| 2022 | -59.73% | $23.54 | $9.48 |
| 2021 | -21.77% | $30.09 | $23.54 |
| 2020 | -8.09% | $32.74 | $30.09 |
| 2019 | +32.34% | $24.74 | $32.74 |
| 2018 | +10.55% | $22.38 | $24.74 |
| 2017 | -18.35% | $27.41 | $22.38 |
| 2016 | +2.74% | $26.68 | $27.41 |
| 2015 | -22.55% | $34.45 | $26.68 |
| 2014 | -25.44% | $46.20 | $34.45 |
| 2013 | +42.44% | $32.44 | $46.20 |
| 2012 | +54.94% | $20.94 | $32.44 |
| 2011 | -1.75% | $21.31 | $20.94 |
| 2010 | +35.96% | $15.67 | $21.31 |
| 2009 | +116.60% | $7.24 | $15.67 |
| 2008 | -37.93% | $11.66 | $7.24 |
| 2007 | +56.25% | $7.46 | $11.66 |
| 2006 | +6.20% | $7.02 | $7.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WBD
What sector is WBD in? ▼
WBD operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Entertainment industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.
How has WBD performed historically? ▼
Over 21 years of trading history, WBD has posted gains in 11 years (52% of the time). The best year was 2025 with a +172.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WBD? ▼
You can invest in WBD through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WBD.
Last updated: 3/24/2026