How high could WBD stock soar on potential Paramount-Skydance deal?

how high could wbd stock fly on paramount skydance deal [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lucid_Origin_create_an_image_of_a_group_of_friends_sitting_on__0.jpg] Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ: WBD) is extending gains on Monday morning following reports that Paramount Skydance is willing to pay a massive premium to acquire the mass media giant. The potential acquisition comes as WBD prepares to split its streaming and studio operations from global TV networks. If successful, the deal will unite two major Hollywood studios and a sprawling portfolio of cable networks and sports rights under one roof. WBD shares have been in a sharp uptrend over the past five months. Including recent gains, the entertainment conglomerate is up more than 150% versus its year-to-date low in early April. HOW MUCH IS PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE WILLING TO PAY FOR WBD STOCK According to CNBC, Paramount Skydance could value Warner Bros. Discovery shares at as much as $24, indicating a more than 20% premium on the current price. For shareholders, this could mean swift upside – especially since the transaction could be “70% to 80% cash.” CNBC also suggested that the WBD deal will be backed in part…