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NYSE:DIS

Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$79.54
-2.13 (-2.61%)
(As of 10/3/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$79.46
▼
$81.89
50-Day Range
$79.54
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$91.73
52-Week Range
$79.21
▼
$118.18
Volume
12.29 million shs
Average Volume
15.07 million shs
Market Capitalization
$145.54 billion
P/E Ratio
64.67
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$113.50
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Walt Disney MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.74 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
42.7% Upside
$113.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.06% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-0.46
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.26mentions of Walt Disney in the last 14 days
Based on 91 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$85,399 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
38.81%
From $3.71 to $5.15 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.10 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

12th out of 272 stocks

Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation Services Industry

1st out of 18 stocks

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About Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Stock

The Walt Disney Company is the world’s second-largest entertainment company by revenue and market cap. It is built on the work of Walt Disney, a revolutionary entertainer and cartoon innovator, and is now a multinational conglomerate of entertainment venues, channels, and brands. The company was founded in 1923 as the Disney Brothers Studio and operated under several other names before being branded as The Walt Disney Company in 1986.

The company is based in Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California, and is best known for its work in animation and for creating the character Mickey Mouse. Over the years, the company expanded into live-action movies, theme parks, and even new corporate divisions such as Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. The new divisions provided new avenues for growth that helped accelerate the company’s business to a record high revenue near $85 billion in F2022.

Among the many innovations, are its work with technicolor and multiplane motion picture cameras. These advances were used throughout the groundbreaking Silly Symphonies series which featured animated shorts set to music.

Today, The Walt Disney Company, through a network of subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment company worldwide. The company operates through two segments; Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products creating long-lasting memories for children of all ages. In total, the company has earned 135 Oscars including 32 awarded directly to Walt himself and is said to have created many of the most loved and enduring films of all time as well as revolutionizing the theme park industry.

Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution is focused on the film and television production and distribution industries including the operation of television networks under the ABC, Disney, ESPN, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brands. The company’s studios produce major motion pictures and content for its channels and digital streaming services under the Walt Disney Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Searchlight Pictures banners. This segment also hosts streaming services including but not limited to Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Star+ as well as post-production services by Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound.

The Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products segment includes a network of theme parks, resorts, and cruises under the Walt Disney World and Disneyland banners. Parks include the flagship Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Guests can also enjoy themed vacations under the National Geographic banner and others. This segment also provides a wide range of licensed and branded themed products based on each of its many franchises.



DIS Price History

DIS Stock News Headlines

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September 29, 2023 | marketbeat.com
What's Really Behind The FTC's Lawsuit Targeting of Amazon? (DIS)
Regulators have sued Amazon, alleging price suppression that harms consumers. It's not clear that the company will be broken up as a result of the suit.
September 27, 2023 | marketbeat.com
How You Can Reverse Engineer Michael Burry's Latest Buy (DIS)
Dr. Michael Burry, the famous investor with the insight to call the 2008 great recession, has just made a long move (along State Street) on tis stock.
September 27, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Pain for Gain: 2 Stocks Whose CEOs Left Without a Clue (DIS)
There has been a litany of CEO removals in the past year. Some of the headliners include the removal of The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Chapek in No
September 20, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Disney Denies Rumors of TV Sale, After Stock Jumps on News (DIS)
Disney's stock rallied on reports of talks to sell ABC and other channels. The company issued a statement denying it had reached a decision about divestitures.
September 14, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Shutterstock is the Value Stock they don't want you to know about (DIS)
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September 9, 2023 | marketbeat.com
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September 6, 2023 | marketbeat.com
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As the calendar turns to September, optimistic investors will look for value in quality companies with a history of generating strong revenue and earnings
September 5, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Disney's Return To High Margins May Be Your Easiest Win This year
Disney's troubles may be all over the media today, and investors should remember that news follow the stock price. Truth is, the future looks better than today
October 4, 2023 | sports.yahoo.com
Meet the skydiver who flew in a wingsuit past the castle which inspired Walt Disney
October 4, 2023 | msn.com
Viral TikTok Leads To Two Kids Having An Epic Disney World Experience, And I Am In Tears
October 4, 2023 | msn.com
What does loss of consortium mean? Disney World wedgie lawsuit, injuries and damaged explained
October 4, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Disney Is Still A Stock To Avoid
October 3, 2023 | msn.com
Visual effects workers at Walt Disney Pictures vote in favor of unionization
October 3, 2023 | msn.com
Walt Disney Pictures In-House VFX Workers Vote to Unionize Under IATSE
October 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Why Netflix is reportedly looking to raise prices for ad-free tier
October 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results via Webcast
October 3, 2023 | msn.com
Disney Sued Over 'Injurious Wedgie'
October 3, 2023 | msn.com
‘Injurious wedgie’ lawsuit filed against Walt Disney World after water slide injury
October 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Netflix Plans to Raise Prices After Actors Strike Ends
October 3, 2023 | msn.com
Wish Producers Tease ‘A Few Surprises’ For Disney Parks Inspired By The Disney Musical, And I Can’t Wait
October 3, 2023 | msn.com
New Disney Halloween Snacks at Walt Disney World for Fall
October 3, 2023 | msn.com
A woman claims a Disney park ride gave her a 'wedgie', leaving her seriously injured
October 2, 2023 | msn.com
The best gifts for Disney fans of all ages and that Mickey would approve
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DIS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/09/2023
Today
10/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/14/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Miscellaneous amusement & recreation services
Sub-Industry
Movies & Entertainment
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Current Symbol
NYSE:DIS
CUSIP
25468710
CIK
1744489
Web
www.thewaltdisneycompany.com
Phone
(818) 560-1000
Fax
818-560-1930
Employees
220,000
Year Founded
1923

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$113.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$177.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$76.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+42.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.74
Research Coverage
23 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$1.23
Trailing P/E Ratio
64.67
Forward P/E Ratio
21.44
P/E Growth
1.62
Net Income
$3.15 billion
Net Margins
2.56%
Pretax Margin
4.71%
Return on Equity
6.45%
Return on Assets
3.19%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.44
Current Ratio
1.07
Quick Ratio
1.00

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$82.72 billion
Price / Sales
1.76
Cash Flow
$6.39 per share
Price / Cash Flow
12.44
Book Value
$55.52 per share
Price / Book
1.43

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,829,780,000
Free Float
1,827,949,000
Market Cap
$145.54 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.27

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Robert A. IgerMr. Robert A. Iger (Age 72)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $11.27M
  • Mr. Horacio E. GutierrezMr. Horacio E. Gutierrez (Age 58)
    Sr. EVP & Gen. Counsel
    Comp: $6.75M
  • Ms. Kristina K. Schake (Age 52)
    Sr. EVP & Chief Communications Officer
    Comp: $3.19M
  • Mr. Kevin Lansberry (Age 59)
    Interim Chief Financial Officer
  • Ms. Alexia Skouras Quadrani
    Exec. VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Alicia Schwarz
    Sr. VP & Chief Compliance Officer
  • Ms. Sonia ColemanMs. Sonia Coleman
    Sr. EVP & Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. Ronald L. Iden (Age 76)
    Sr. VP & Chief Security Officer
  • Mr. Brent A. WoodfordMr. Brent A. Woodford (Age 60)
    Exec. VP of Controllership, Financial Planning & Tax
  • Mr. Mahesh Samat
    Exec. VP of Disney Consumer Products Commercialization for the Asia Pacific region

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DIS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Walt Disney stock right now?

23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walt Disney in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DIS shares.
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What is Walt Disney's stock price forecast for 2023?

23 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Walt Disney's stock. Their DIS share price forecasts range from $76.00 to $177.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $113.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 42.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for DIS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have DIS shares performed in 2023?

Walt Disney's stock was trading at $86.88 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DIS stock has decreased by 8.4% and is now trading at $79.54.
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When is Walt Disney's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 14th 2023.
View our DIS earnings forecast.

How were Walt Disney's earnings last quarter?

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 9th. The entertainment giant reported $1.03 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.99 by $0.04. The entertainment giant earned $22.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.50 billion. Walt Disney had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.45% and a net margin of 2.56%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.09 earnings per share.
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What ETFs hold Walt Disney's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock in their portfolio include Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX), Gabelli Growth Innovators ETF (GGRW), Invesco Next Gen Media and Gaming ETF (PBS), Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (FCOM), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (EWCO), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (RSPC), iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) and Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC).

What is Bob Chapek's approval rating as Walt Disney's CEO?

380 employees have rated Walt Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek on Glassdoor.com. Bob Chapek has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Walt Disney own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Walt Disney investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Alibaba Group (BABA), Tesla (TSLA), Visa (V), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Boeing (BA) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

What is Walt Disney's stock symbol?

Walt Disney trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DIS."

Who are Walt Disney's major shareholders?

Walt Disney's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Park National Corp OH (0.02%), Appleton Partners Inc. MA (0.00%) and Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan N Braverman, Brent Woodford, Christine M Mccarthy, Mary Jayne Parker, Robert A Chapek, Robert A Chapek, Robert A Iger, Robert A Iger, Sonia L Coleman, Susan E Arnold and Zenia B Mucha.
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How do I buy shares of Walt Disney?

Shares of DIS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Walt Disney's stock price today?

One share of DIS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $79.54.

How much money does Walt Disney make?

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has a market capitalization of $145.54 billion and generates $82.72 billion in revenue each year. The entertainment giant earns $3.15 billion in net income (profit) each year or $1.23 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Walt Disney have?

The company employs 220,000 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Walt Disney?

Walt Disney's mailing address is 500 SOUTH BUENA VISTA ST, BURBANK CA, 91521. The official website for the company is www.thewaltdisneycompany.com. The entertainment giant can be reached via phone at (818) 560-1000 or via fax at 818-560-1930.

This page (NYSE:DIS) was last updated on 10/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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