DreamWorks Animation suffers losses

Analysts at Lehman Brothers reiterate their "equal weight" rating on DreamWorks Animation SKG, while reducing their estimates for the company. The target price has been cut from $33 to $26.

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In a research note published this morning, the analysts mention that the box office results for Bee Movie missed expectations and Shrek 3 DVD sales are likely to be lower than was earlier anticipated. DreamWorks Animation’s execution needs to be more consistent for there to be continued upside to the company’s share price.

The EPS estimates for 2008 and 2009 have been reduced from $2.19 to $1.90 and from $1.55 to $1.45, respectively.

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DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. is an independent American animation studio, producing primarily feature animated films. It was formed by the merger of the feature animation division of DreamWorks SKG and Pacific Data Images. Originally formed under the banner of DreamWorks SKG,it was spun-off into a separate public company in 2004.