Retail Buzz Spikes Around Paramount Ahead Of Q1 Results Amid Tariff Concerns

Estimates show mixed expectations and analysts warn of potential impacts from proposed U.S. tariffs on foreign-produced films.

Retail chatter is building around Paramount Global ahead of its first-quarter (Q1) earnings report, with Wall Street estimates pointing to mixed expectations as the company faces renewed tariff-related concerns.

Shares of Paramount Global closed at $11.57 on Wednesday, up 0.61% for the day, with pre-market trading showing a slight gain to $11.58.

Koyfin expects Paramount’s Q1 revenue to decline 10.96% year-over-year to $7.11 billion, while EBITDA is forecast to rise 58.25% to $642.48 million. 

EBIT is seen surging 283.73% to $495.01 million. 

The company is projected to post an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19 under GAAP, recovering from a loss of $0.33 in the prior period.

The results come amid broader industry headwinds, after former President Donald Trump proposed 100% tariffs on movies produced outside America, a move that has drawn scrutiny from analysts.

Barclays and Citi analysts warned that such tariffs, if implemented, could disrupt global production pipelines and pressure earnings for studios heavily invested in overseas content. 

Paramount, which operates both traditional media and streaming platforms, could face rising costs and strategic shifts under such a scenario.

According to Koyfin, the average analyst rating for Paramount currently stands at 2.79 on 5. 

Of the 24 analysts covering the stock, 4 rate it a ‘Buy,’ 9 a ‘Hold,’ 6 a ‘Sell,’ and 3 a ‘Strong Sell, while only 2 recommend it as a ‘Strong Buy.’

On Stocktwits, sentiment around Paramount Global was described as ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume.

One user suggested the stock appeared to be setting up for a move higher, while another expressed enthusiasm about a potential rally.

The stock has risen 9.4% so far in 2025.

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