Paramount Global (PARA) is a media and entertainment company with a market cap of $8.8 billion. Despite underperforming the market last year, PARA stock has surged 24.7% in 2025, beating the S&P 500 Index. The company offers streaming services like Paramount+ and BET+.

On July 25, Paramount shares rose 1% in pre-market trading after FCC approval for the merger with Skydance Media. Analysts expect PARA’s EPS to decline 15.6% to $1.30 for fiscal 2025. The consensus among 23 analysts is a “Moderate Sell.”

Seaport Global Securities downgraded Paramount from “Neutral” to “Sell” with a $11 price target ahead of the merger with Skydance on August 7. PARA will trade under PSKY post-merger. The current price is above the average target of $11.67, with a Street-high target of $16 suggesting a 22.7% upside potential.

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