Here are a few of the most interesting CBS statistics and facts I was able to dig up including revenue totals and employee counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
CBS Facts
- Website: Official Website
- Year Founded: 1886
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Founder(s): George Westinghouse
- Current Chief Executive: George Cheeks
- Parent Company: ViacomCBS
- Subsidiaries / Brands: Showtime, Simon & Schuster, The CW
- App Download (iOS)
- App Download (Android)
What is CBS?
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, our portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, CBS All Access, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. We deliver the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents. (source)
CBS Revenue Totals
CBS annual revenue:
- 2018: $14.514 billion
- 2017: $13.692 billion
- 2016: $13.166 billion
- 2015: $12.671 billion
- 2014: $12.519 billion
- 2013: $12.713 billion
CBS annual net earnings:
- 2018: $1.960 billion
- 2017: $357 million
- 2016: $1.261 billion
- 2015: $1.413 billion
- 2014: $2.959 billion
- 2013: $1.879 billion
CBS Statistics
Number of CBS television stations:
Last updated 9/16/18
Number of CBS weekly viewers in the 2017-2018 season: