WBD Warner Bros. Discovery NASDAQ +2.72% After Hours 17 Feb 2026: Earnings spotlight

WBD stock rose 2.72% in after-hours trade on 17 Feb 2026, following a narrow waiver from Netflix that reopened talks with Paramount Skydance ahead of earnings. The move sent the share price to $28.75 on heavy turnover at 28,430,199 shares. Investors now shift focus to the company’s earnings report due 20 Feb 2026, seeking clarity on streaming progress, cost cuts, and deal outcomes that could reshape Warner Bros. Discovery’s near-term value.