- Previous Rank221
- Revenues ($M)$12,943.0
- Revenue Percent Change-2.4%
- Profits ($M)$1,719.0
- Profits Percent Change-8.3%
- Assets ($M)$23,783.0
- Employees10,880
The entertainment company produces and distributes films and programming through brands including Paramount Pictures and MTV. It is the subject of on-again off-again talks concerning a merger with CBS.
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Company Info
| CEO | Robert M. Bakish |
| CEO Title | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director |
| Sector | Media |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| HQ Location | New York, N.Y. |
| Website | http://www.viacom.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | 14 |
| Employees | 10,880 |
Figures are for fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2018.
Viacom Rank History
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Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
| $ millions | % change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues ($M) | $12,943.0 | -2.4% |
| Profits ($M) | $1,719.0 | -8.3% |
| Assets ($M) | $23,783.0 | - |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $7,407.0 | - |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 13.3% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 7.2% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 23.2% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 4.27 |
| EPS % Change (from 2017) | -8.8% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | -2.5% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | 4.6% |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2018) | -14.4% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | -19.8% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 5.0% |