CBS Corp. (NYSE:CBS)(7.3%)(CBS–$64.81–NYSE) operates the CBS television network and the premium cable network Showtime. It also owns 29 local television stations and 130 radio stations. We believe that CBS has a number of opportunities to generate incremental non-advertising revenue from the sale of existing content through its over-the-top platforms, online video distributors and retransmission agreements with traditional distributors. In addition, we expect a continued recovery in advertising to contribute to earnings growth. Finally, we believe that financial engineering, including the split-off of its radio business, could act as a catalyst for shares.
From Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio)'s second-quarter Gabelli Value 25 Fund shareholder commentary.
