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Televisa Reports Tomorrow After Analysts Downgrade the Stock They Just Stopped Recommending

Barchart·10/22/2026 16:02:33
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Barchart -733.33% Miss Dec 2025 $0.00 $-0.78 N/A Miss Mar 2026 $0.01 $0.11 +1,000.00% Beat Jun 2026 $0.01 $-0.05 -600.00% Miss

Note: These figures reflect diluted GAAP earnings per share, reported before non-recurring items, and may differ from the non-GAAP figures used by some sources.

Part 2.1: Price Behavior Around Earnings

Televisa typically reports earnings before market open, meaning Day 0 represents the first trading session where investors react to results, while Day +1 captures follow-through momentum.

Earnings Date Day 0 Move Day 0 Range Day +1 Move Day +1 Range
2026-07-23 -$0.03 (-1.06%) $0.07 (2.66%) -$0.04 (-1.43%) $0.23 (8.06%)
2026-04-28 -$0.09 (-3.08%) $0.20 (6.85%) +$0.02 (+0.71%) $0.18 (6.18%)
2026-02-26 +$0.02 (+0.63%) $0.08 (2.53%) -$0.23 (-7.23%) $0.37 (11.64%)
2025-10-24 -$0.02 (-0.83%) $0.07 (3.11%) +$0.13 (+5.44%) $0.15 (6.28%)
2025-07-22 +$0.23 (+10.75%) $0.26 (12.15%) +$0.08 (+3.38%) $0.10 (4.43%)
2025-04-30 -$0.07 (-3.70%) $0.13 (6.88%) -$0.06 (-3.30%) $0.11 (5.98%)
2025-02-20 +$0.00 (+0.00%) $0.15 (7.19%) -$0.13 (-6.28%) $0.14 (6.76%)
2024-10-24 +$0.07 (+3.06%) $0.14 (6.11%) -$0.23 (-9.75%) $0.25 (10.38%)
Avg Abs Move 2.89% 5.94% 4.69% 7.46%

Historical price action shows moderate volatility around earnings releases, with the Day 0 reaction averaging 2.89% in absolute terms and a trading range of 5.94%. Day +1 follow-through is notably larger, averaging 4.69% with a 7.46% range, suggesting initial reactions often extend into the second session.

The directional pattern is inconsistent—recent reports have triggered moves in both directions with similar frequency. The July 2025 release produced the largest Day 0 spike at 10.75%, while the February 2026 report led to a -7.23% Day +1 decline. The most recent July 2026 earnings saw relatively muted reactions (-1.06% Day 0, -1.43% Day +1), potentially reflecting reduced investor conviction after the volatile Q1 and Q2 results. Investors should prepare for a potential move in the 5-7% range based on historical patterns, with the direction highly dependent on whether results confirm operational improvement or reveal continued instability.

Part 2.2: Options Market Expected Move

Metric Value
Expiration Date 11/20/26 (DTE 29)
Expected Move $0.22 (9.25%)
Expected Range $2.17 to $2.61
Implied Volatility 110.72%

The options market is pricing an expected move of 9.25% (±$0.22 from the current price of $2.39), establishing a range of $2.17 to $2.61 through the November 20, 2026 expiration. This implied volatility of 110.72% is significantly higher than the historical average Day 0 move of 2.89% and even exceeds the average Day +1 move of 4.69%, suggesting options traders are pricing in elevated risk of a larger-than-typical reaction to this earnings release.

Part 3: What Analysts Are Saying

Analyst sentiment on Televisa remains decidedly bearish despite recent operational improvements. The consensus rating stands at 3.22 (between Hold and Sell), with the average price target of $4.18 implying 75% upside from the current price of $2.39. However, this upside potential comes with significant skepticism embedded in the rating distribution.

The current breakdown shows 2 Strong Buys, 6 Holds, and 1 Strong Sell among nine analysts covering the stock. Price targets range widely from a low of $2.20 (just 8% below current levels) to a high of $10.00 (representing 318% upside), reflecting deep disagreement about the company's prospects. The wide dispersion suggests analysts are split between those who see value in the depressed valuation and those who view the operational challenges as structural.

Sentiment has remained unchanged over the past month, with the rating distribution holding steady at the same levels. This stability suggests analysts are waiting for more evidence of sustained improvement before adjusting their views. New Street Research's recent upgrade from strong sell to hold on October 21, 2026, represents a modest positive shift, though the firm notably declined to issue a new price target—a sign of continued caution even as they moved away from their most bearish stance.

The $4.18 consensus target implies substantial upside, but investors should note this comes against a backdrop of negative profitability metrics and a "Reduce" consensus in some analyst frameworks. The message from the Street is clear: while the stock may be oversold at current levels, conviction remains low until management can demonstrate consistent earnings power rather than volatile quarterly swings.

Part 4: Technical Picture

Televisa enters earnings with strongly negative technical momentum across all timeframes. The Barchart Technical Opinion currently shows an 88% Sell signal, unchanged from last week but representing a slight improvement from the 100% Sell reading one month ago. This persistent bearish signal reflects sustained selling pressure as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $2.18.

Timeframe Analysis:

  • Short-term (50% Sell): Moderate sell signal indicates near-term momentum remains negative, though less extreme than longer timeframes
  • Medium-term (100% Sell): Strong sell signal suggests intermediate-term trend is firmly bearish with no signs of stabilization
  • Long-term (100% Sell): Strong sell signal reflects persistent weakness in the longer-term trend, consistent with the stock's 22% year-to-date decline

Trend Characteristics: The combination of Strong strength and Average direction indicates a well-defined downtrend that is neither accelerating nor showing signs of reversal—a cautionary setup heading into earnings.

The moving average structure confirms the bearish technical picture. At $2.39, TV is trading below the 5-day ($2.41), 50-day ($2.49), 100-day ($2.63), and 200-day ($2.82) moving averages, though it sits above the 10-day ($2.35) and 20-day ($2.32) levels. This mixed short-term positioning suggests a minor bounce attempt within a broader downtrend.

Period Value Period Value
5-Day MA $2.41 50-Day MA $2.49
10-Day MA $2.35 100-Day MA $2.63
20-Day MA $2.32 200-Day MA $2.82

The stock is testing critical support near its 52-week low of $2.18, just 8.8% below current levels, while facing resistance at the declining 50-day moving average of $2.49. The widening gap between price and the 200-day moving average (15% below current levels) illustrates the magnitude of the year-to-date decline. With all major trend indicators flashing sell signals and the stock trapped below key moving averages, the technical setup is decidedly cautionary heading into earnings. A positive surprise would need to be substantial to overcome this negative momentum, while any disappointment could accelerate selling pressure toward the 52-week low. The 100% sell readings in medium and long-term timeframes suggest any rally would likely face strong overhead resistance from investors looking to exit positions.

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