10-K Filing

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, INC. CIK: 1437107 FY 2019

Filing Information

Form Type	10-K
Accession Number	`0001437107-20-000006`
Period End Date	20191231
Filing Date	20200227
Fiscal Year	2019
Fiscal Period	FY
XBRL Instance	disca-2019123110kq4_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 67 Income Statement 90 Cash Flow Statement 155 Stockholders Equity 39 Comprehensive Income 35

Balance Sheet 67 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$986.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables, net	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$2.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables, net	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$2.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Content rights, net	`ContentLibraryNetCurrent`	$579.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Content rights, net	`ContentLibraryNetCurrent`	$313.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$312.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$453.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent content rights, net	`ContentLibraryNetNonCurrent`	$3.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent content rights, net	`ContentLibraryNetNonCurrent`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockShares`	190.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$951.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockShares`	167.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$800.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$7.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$13.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$13.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$8.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$9.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Equity method investments, including note receivable	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$935.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity method investments, including note receivable	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$568.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$835.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$32.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$33.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$325.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$463.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenues	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$489.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenues	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$249.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$609.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent portion of debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$14.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent portion of debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$14.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$22.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$21.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 22)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 22)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCommonCarryingAmount`	$442.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCommonCarryingAmount`	$415.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$10.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$10.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost: 190 and 167 shares	`TreasuryStockValue`	$6.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost: 190 and 167 shares	`TreasuryStockValue`	$7.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$7.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$5.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-822.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-785.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$32.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$33.73B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 90 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$6.87B	USD	Annual
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$10.55B	USD	Annual
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.68B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.81B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$11.14B	USD	Annual
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.59B	USD	1 Quarter
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$3.82B	USD	Annual
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$2.66B	USD	Annual
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$3.94B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.79B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.77B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.62B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$330.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.35B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.40B	USD	Annual
Impairment of goodwill	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$1.33B	USD	Annual
Impairment of goodwill	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$155.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment of goodwill	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Impairment of goodwill	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Restructuring and other charges	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$75.00M	USD	Annual
Restructuring and other charges	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$26.00M	USD	Annual
Restructuring and other charges	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$750.00M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on disposition	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$-4.00M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on disposition	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$84.00M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on disposition	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Total costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$8.62B	USD	Annual
Total costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.16B	USD	Annual
Total costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$8.13B	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.01B	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$204.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$650.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.93B	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$713.00M	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$705.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$911.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$711.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$619.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$369.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$774.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpense`	$677.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpense`	$729.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpense`	$475.00M	USD	Annual
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-54.00M	USD	Annual
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-28.00M	USD	Annual
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Loss from equity investees, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-63.00M	USD	Annual
Loss from equity investees, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-211.00M	USD	Annual
Loss from equity investees, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-2.00M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-110.00M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-120.00M	USD	Annual
Other expense, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-8.00M	USD	Annual
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.02B	USD	Annual
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.29B	USD	Annual
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-137.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$341.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$176.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$81.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$418.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$297.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$511.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$681.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-313.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.21B	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$987.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$244.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$299.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$128.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$67.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$947.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$476.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-337.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.07B	USD	Annual
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$216.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$117.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$594.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$262.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$384.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$269.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 155 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$418.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$297.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$511.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$681.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-313.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.21B	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$987.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$244.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$299.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Content rights amortization and impairment	`ContentAmortizationAndWriteoffs`	$3.29B	USD	Annual
Content rights amortization and impairment	`ContentAmortizationAndWriteoffs`	$1.91B	USD	Annual
Content rights amortization and impairment	`ContentAmortizationAndWriteoffs`	$2.85B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$330.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.40B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.35B	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredIncomeTaxes`	$504.00M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredIncomeTaxes`	$199.00M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredIncomeTaxes`	$131.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment of goodwill	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$1.33B	USD	Annual
Impairment of goodwill	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$155.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment of goodwill	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Impairment of goodwill	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$80.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$142.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$39.00M	USD	Annual
Equity in losses of equity method investee companies, net of cash distributions	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$-223.00M	USD	Annual
Equity in losses of equity method investee companies, net of cash distributions	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$-138.00M	USD	Annual
Equity in losses of equity method investee companies, net of cash distributions	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsNetOfDividendsOrDistributions`	$-62.00M	USD	Annual
Unrealized loss (gain) from derivative instruments, net	`UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Unrealized loss (gain) from derivative instruments, net	`UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives`	$-62.00M	USD	Annual
Unrealized loss (gain) from derivative instruments, net	`UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives`	-	USD	Annual
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-54.00M	USD	Annual
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-28.00M	USD	Annual
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interests	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$14.00M	USD	Annual
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interests	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	-	USD	Annual
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interests	`BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGain`	$34.00M	USD	Annual
Realized (gain) loss from derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfDerivatives`	$14.00M	USD	Annual
Realized (gain) loss from derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfDerivatives`	$-98.00M	USD	Annual
Realized (gain) loss from derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfDerivatives`	-	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on disposition	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	$-4.00M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on disposition	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	$84.00M	USD	Annual
(Gain) loss on disposition	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	-	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-141.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-42.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-85.00M	USD	Annual
Receivables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndNotesReceivable`	$258.00M	USD	Annual
Receivables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndNotesReceivable`	$7.00M	USD	Annual
Receivables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndNotesReceivable`	$84.00M	USD	Annual
Content rights and payables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInContentRightsAndPayables`	$-2.88B	USD	Annual
Content rights and payables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInContentRightsAndPayables`	$-3.06B	USD	Annual
Content rights and payables, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInContentRightsAndPayables`	$-1.95B	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$122.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-74.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$265.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-20.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-57.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-4.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency and other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-25.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency and other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-64.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency and other, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$32.00M	USD	Annual
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.40B	USD	Annual
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.58B	USD	Annual
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.63B	USD	Annual
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$60.00M	USD	Annual
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$73.00M	USD	Annual
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$8.56B	USD	Annual
Investments in and advances to equity investments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromInvestments`	$444.00M	USD	Annual
Investments in and advances to equity investments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromInvestments`	$61.00M	USD	Annual
Investments in and advances to equity investments	`PaymentsForProceedsFromInvestments`	$254.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$135.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$289.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$147.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from dissolution of joint venture and sale of investments	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from dissolution of joint venture and sale of investments	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from dissolution of joint venture and sale of investments	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfInterestInJointVenture`	$125.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from (payments for) derivative instruments, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$2.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from (payments for) derivative instruments, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$-54.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from (payments for) derivative instruments, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$101.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyHeldForSale`	$68.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyHeldForSale`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyHeldForSale`	$4.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from dispositions, net of cash disposed	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from dispositions, net of cash disposed	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$29.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from dispositions, net of cash disposed	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$107.00M	USD	Annual
Distributions from equity method investees	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Distributions from equity method investees	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	-	USD	Annual
Distributions from equity method investees	`ProceedsFromEquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributionsReturnOfCapital`	$77.00M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-1.00M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-6.00M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-8.59B	USD	Annual
Cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-633.00M	USD	Annual
Cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-438.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment and premiums to par value	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$650.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment and premiums to par value	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment and premiums to par value	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.66B	USD	Annual
Borrowings from debt, net of discount and including premiums	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$7.49B	USD	Annual
Borrowings from debt, net of discount and including premiums	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$1.48B	USD	Annual
Borrowings from debt, net of discount and including premiums	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	Annual
Borrowings under term loan facilities	`ProceedsFromNotesPayable`	-	USD	Annual
Borrowings under term loan facilities	`ProceedsFromNotesPayable`	$2.00B	USD	Annual
Borrowings under term loan facilities	`ProceedsFromNotesPayable`	-	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of term loans	`RepaymentsOfNotesPayable`	$2.00B	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of term loans	`RepaymentsOfNotesPayable`	-	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of term loans	`RepaymentsOfNotesPayable`	-	USD	Annual
Repurchases of stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfEquity`	$603.00M	USD	Annual
Repurchases of stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfEquity`	-	USD	Annual
Repurchases of stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfEquity`	$633.00M	USD	Annual
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$30.00M	USD	Annual
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$76.00M	USD	Annual
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$250.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$200.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$225.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of revolving credit facility	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$475.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations`	$33.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations`	$44.00M	USD	Annual
Principal repayments of finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations`	$50.00M	USD	Annual
Hedge of borrowings from debt instruments	`PaymentsForHedgeFinancingActivities`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Hedge of borrowings from debt instruments	`PaymentsForHedgeFinancingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Hedge of borrowings from debt instruments	`PaymentsForHedgeFinancingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
(Repayments) borrowings under program financing line of credit, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfProgramFinancingLinesOfCredit`	$-12.00M	USD	Annual
(Repayments) borrowings under program financing line of credit, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfProgramFinancingLinesOfCredit`	-	USD	Annual
(Repayments) borrowings under program financing line of credit, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfProgramFinancingLinesOfCredit`	$22.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based plan (payments) proceeds, net	`ProceedsFromRepurchaseOfEquity`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based plan (payments) proceeds, net	`ProceedsFromRepurchaseOfEquity`	$-2.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based plan (payments) proceeds, net	`ProceedsFromRepurchaseOfEquity`	$54.00M	USD	Annual
Commercial paper repayments, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$-48.00M	USD	Annual
Commercial paper repayments, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$-5.00M	USD	Annual
Commercial paper repayments, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	-	USD	Annual
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$350.00M	USD	Annual
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	-	USD	Annual
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	-	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-64.00M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-12.00M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$6.00M	USD	Annual
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.36B	USD	Annual
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$5.95B	USD	Annual
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-283.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-23.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$62.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-38.00M	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-6.32B	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$566.00M	USD	Annual
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$7.01B	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$7.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$300.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$986.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$7.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$300.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$986.00M	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 39 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-337.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$661.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss) available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.20B	USD	Annual
Cumulative effect of accounting changes	`NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification`	$4.00M	USD	Annual
Cumulative effect of accounting changes	`NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification`	-	USD	Annual
Cumulative effect of accounting changes	`NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification`	$7.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-7.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$177.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-174.00M	USD	Annual
Preferred stock modification	`PreferredStockModificationValue`	$35.00M	USD	Annual
Repurchases of stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$603.00M	USD	Annual
Repurchases of stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$637.00M	USD	Annual
Settlement of common stock repurchase contract	`SettlementOfCommonStockRepurchaseContract`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Excess of fair value received over book value of equity contributed to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalExcessOfFairValueReceivedOverBookValueOfEquityContributedToRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$57.00M	USD	Annual
Cash settlement of common stock repurchase contracts	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalCashSettlementOfCommonStockRepurchaseContracts`	$58.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$73.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$44.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$82.00M	USD	Annual
Tax settlements associated with equity based compensation	`TaxSettlementsAssociatedWithEquityBasedPlans`	$30.00M	USD	Annual
Tax settlements associated with equity based compensation	`TaxSettlementsAssociatedWithEquityBasedPlans`	$22.00M	USD	Annual
Tax settlements associated with equity based compensation	`TaxSettlementsAssociatedWithEquityBasedPlans`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$44.00M	USD	Annual
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$80.00M	USD	Annual
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$72.00M	USD	Annual
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityAdjustmentToRedemptionValue`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityAdjustmentToRedemptionValue`	$38.00M	USD	Annual
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityAdjustmentToRedemptionValue`	$24.00M	USD	Annual
Preferred stock conversion	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	Annual
Issuance of stock and noncontrolling interest in connection with the acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (Scripps Networks)	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions`	$4.92B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$211.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$51.00M	USD	Annual
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.52B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 35 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$418.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$297.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$511.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$681.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-313.00M	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.21B	USD	Annual
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$987.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$244.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$299.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	Annual
Currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-189.00M	USD	Annual
Currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$183.00M	USD	Annual
Available-for-sale securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Available-for-sale securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Available-for-sale securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Pension plan and SERP	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$10.00M	USD	Annual
Pension plan and SERP	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	Annual
Pension plan and SERP	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$12.00M	USD	Annual
Derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-20.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.21B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$507.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-135.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$67.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$127.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetofTaxAttributabletoRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetofTaxAttributabletoRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeLossNetofTaxAttributabletoRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Discovery, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.06B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Discovery, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-160.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Discovery, Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$420.00M	USD	Annual

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.