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Neil Macker
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Viacom Posts Strong Start to Fiscal 2018; Future Affiliate Fee Growth Remains Unclear

Viacom started fiscal 2018 on a strong note, as first-quarter revenue met Street estimates and adjusted operating income for the quarter beat consensus projections. While the firm appears to be hitting its stride with respect to its restructuring plan, we remain concerned about the weak affiliate fee guidance for fiscal 2018, which we believe highlights the challenges facing Viacom as over-the-top pay TV continues to expand. We are maintaining our narrow moat rating and our fair value estimate o...
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