Walt Disney
DIS

$89.93

0.67%

Market Cap: 164B

About: Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from franchises and characters the firm has created over the course of a century. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.

Employees: 225,000

Consumer Discretionary Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation

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Funds holding %

of 6,702 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 30 analysts

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News positive %

of 110 articles

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q1 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

67% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 339 | Existing positions closed: 203

61% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 61 [Q4 2023] → 98 (+37) [Q1 2024]

37% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $110B [Q4 2023] → $151B (+$40.7B) [Q1 2024]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,916 [Q4 2023] → 3,052 (+136) [Q1 2024]

1.15% more ownership

Funds ownership: 65.74% [Q4 2023] → 66.89% (+1.15%) [Q1 2024]

7% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $6.4B | Put options by funds: $6B

11% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,155 | Existing positions reduced: 1,298

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Research analyst outlook

30 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price forecasts over the past 6 months

Low target

$95

6%

upside

Avg. target

$131

45%

upside

High target

$145

61%

upside

30 analyst ratings

26 positive

87%

4 neutral

13%

0 negative

0%

Needham Laura Martin	61%upside $145	Buy Reiterated	3 Jul 2024
MoffettNathanson Michael Nathanson	39%upside $125	Buy Maintained	2 Jul 2024
Goldman Sachs Michael Ng	39%upside $125	Buy Initiated	25 Jun 2024
Redburn Atlantic Hamilton Faber	11%upside $100	Neutral Upgraded	21 May 2024
Macquarie Tim Nollen	19%upside $107	Neutral Maintained	13 May 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 110 articles about DIS published over the past 30 days

NBA hopes to cash in on rising WNBA popularity with media rights reevaluation after 2028 season

The NBA and its media partners will reassess the value of WNBA media rights after the 2028 season based on new inputs such as TV ratings, league expansion and the length of the season. The WNBA has exploded in popularity this season with the introduction of rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

NBA hopes to cash in on rising WNBA popularity with media rights reevaluation after 2028 season

Disney Bundles: The Strategy To Beat Netflix

Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming is turning the corner as the U.S. market matures and churn rates decline. Significant global growth potential still exists as linear TV viewing is declining and smart TVs become more widespread. Disney's bundles offer subscribers a leading array of content, positioning them as a strong competitor to Netflix.

Disney Bundles: The Strategy To Beat Netflix

Disney+, Max, Hulu now offer a discounted bundle

Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have teamed up to release a bundle at up to a 38% discount.

Disney+, Max, Hulu now offer a discounted bundle

Zacks Investment Research

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Disney (DIS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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This year, Dow stocks have been all over the place, prompting concerns from investors and analysts alike. Unlike the other two major U.S. stock indices, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which are up by a considerable percentage this year, the Dow 30 continues to perform inconsistently.

Get Your Money Out of These 3 Dow Stocks by 2025

The Motley Fool

Down 50% Since Its 2021 Peak, Can Disney Stock Be Great Again?

Two Motley Fool contributors believe good times can return for shareholders. Here's why.

Down 50% Since Its 2021 Peak, Can Disney Stock Be Great Again?

What's next for Disney stock as DIS forms first death cross in over a year

At a time when the stock market has – despite some staggering corrections – been hitting new all-time highs (ATH) after new all-time highs, Disney (NYSE: DIS) has not been a particularly strong performer and, by extension, a particularly good investment.

What's next for Disney stock as DIS forms first death cross in over a year

Does Comcast's Theme Park Sales Drop Spell Trouble For Disney's Q3?

Disney is expected to publish its Q3 FY'24 results in early August. We expect Disney's revenues to come in at $23.2 billion for the quarter, slightly ahead of consensus estimates, marking an increase of about 3% compared to the last year.

Does Comcast's Theme Park Sales Drop Spell Trouble For Disney's Q3?

Proactive Investors

Disney and Warner Bros unveil Netflix competitor for under $30 ad free

Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery have launched a new streaming bundle, combining Disney+, Hulu, and Max, to compete directly with Netflix, Apple, and Amazon Prime.

Disney and Warner Bros unveil Netflix competitor for under $30 ad free

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