WBTN

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Common Stock

10.01 USD
-0.22
2.15%
Updated Feb 25, 11:01 AM EST
1 day
-2.15%
5 days
-8.58%
1 month
-20.93%
3 months
-17.14%
6 months
-25.96%
Year to date
-26.34%
1 year
-56.48%
5 years
-56.48%
10 years
-56.48%
 

About: Webtoon Entertainment Inc is a global storytelling platform where a vibrant community of creators and users discover, create and share new content. It has pioneered a cultural movement by revolutionizing the storytelling format and democratizing content creation and publication connecting 24 million creators with approximately 170 million monthly active users in over 150 countries around the world.

0
Funds holding %
of 7,290 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

214% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 7

122% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 20 | Existing positions reduced: 9

30% more funds holding

Funds holding: 47 [Q3] → 61 (+14) [Q4]

21% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $557M [Q3] → $673M (+$116M) [Q4]

0.67% more ownership

Funds ownership: 37.95% [Q3] → 38.62% (+0.67%) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

50% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $190K | Put options by funds: $383K

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$16
60%
upside
Avg. target
$21
105%
upside
High target
$25
150%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Goldman Sachs
Eric Sheridan
63% 1-year accuracy
32 / 51 met price target
150%upside
$25
Buy
Maintained
27 Jan 2025
Morgan Stanley
Matthew Cost
50% 1-year accuracy
4 / 8 met price target
60%upside
$16
Equal-Weight
Maintained
13 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
WEBTOON Entertainment Long-Term Investor Notice: Johnson Fistel has Initiated an Investigation into the Potential Breach of Fiduciary Duties by the Board and Management
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, LLP announces it is investigating whether certain directors and officers of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: WBTN) breached their fiduciary duties to the shareholders.
WEBTOON Entertainment Long-Term Investor Notice: Johnson Fistel has Initiated an Investigation into the Potential Breach of Fiduciary Duties by the Board and Management
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Announces Select Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Preliminary Estimated Results and Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Call & Webcast
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN) (“WEBTOON Entertainment,” or “the Company”), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, today announced select preliminary, estimated and unaudited results for its fourth quarter and full year 2024 ended December 31, 2024 ahead of parent company, NAVER Corporation's earnings release today.
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Announces Select Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Preliminary Estimated Results and Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Call & Webcast
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
WEBTOON Entertainment Named to Inc.'s 2024 Best In Business List
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (“WEBTOON Entertainment”), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, today announced its inclusion on Inc.'s 2024 Best in Business list in the Media category. WEBTOON Entertainment is one of 215 companies selected out of thousands of applicants in the list's fifth year. The annual award recognizes exceptional achievements and contributions of companies that have made a profound.
WEBTOON Entertainment Named to Inc.'s 2024 Best In Business List
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN) (“WEBTOON” or “the Company”), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, today announced CFO and COO, David J. Lee, will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
WEBTOON ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: WBTN) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Webtoon on September 5, 2024 regarding Webtoon common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with the Company's June 2024 initial public offering (“IPO” or the “Offering”). Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Webtoon have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
WEBTOON ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
WEBTOON Announces “Webcomic Legends” Contest with Over $1 Million in Cash Prizes
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (“WEBTOON”), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, is on the hunt for the next wave of visionary webcomic creators with “Webcomic Legends,” a new contest with over USD $1 million in prizes. The contest will highlight emerging talent on WEBTOON's CANVAS platform, rewarding 40 outstanding webcomics with cash prizes and the opportunity to join the WEBTOON Originals program. Lau.
WEBTOON Announces “Webcomic Legends” Contest with Over $1 Million in Cash Prizes
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
WEBTOON Entertainment Launches WEBTOON Shop, A New Online Retail Destination for Webcomic Merchandise
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (“WEBTOON”), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, has officially launched WEBTOON Shop, a new online retail destination for webcomic fans. Starting today, fans worldwide can find merchandise from some of WEBTOON's biggest creators and franchises. The WEBTOON Shop launch lineup includes must-have items from global sensations like The Mafia Nanny, Love 4 a Walk, School Bus Gr.
WEBTOON Entertainment Launches WEBTOON Shop, A New Online Retail Destination for Webcomic Merchandise
Positive
Bloomberg Technology
3 months ago
Webtoon: We're Relatively Immune to the US Election
Webtoon CFO David Lee says the popular online-comic company is shielded from FX and revenue volatility due to US election. He joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to discuss on "Bloomberg Technology.
Webtoon: We're Relatively Immune to the US Election
Positive
Schwab Network
3 months ago
Webtoon (WBTN) CFO on Using A.I. in Story Creation
David Lee, CFO & COO of Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN), discusses the direction of the company after reporting an earnings beat. He talks about how Webtoon uses A.I.
Webtoon (WBTN) CFO on Using A.I. in Story Creation
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Strong Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth of 9.5%; Robust Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth on a Constant Currency Basis of 13.5%
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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