About The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment company worldwide. The company's Media Networks segment operates cable programming services under the brand ESPN, Disney, and Freeform; broadcast businesses, which include the ABC TV Network and eight owned television stations; radio businesses consisting of the ESPN Radio network; and the Radio Disney network. It also produces and sells original live-action and animated television programming to first-run syndication and other television markets, as well as subscription video on demand services and in home entertainment formats, such as DVD, Blu-Ray, and electric home video license. Its Parks and Resorts segment owns and operates the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California. This segment also operates Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, and Adventures by Disney; and manages Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Shanghai Disney Resort, as well as licenses its intellectual property to a third party for the operations of the Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan. The company's Studio Entertainment segment produces and acquires live-action and animated motion pictures for distribution in the theatrical, home entertainment, and television markets primarily under the Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Touchstone banners. This segment also produces stage plays and musical recordings; licenses and produces live entertainment events; and provides visual and audio effects, and other post-production services. Its Consumer Products & Interactive Media segment licenses its trade names, characters, and visual and literary properties; develops and publishes mobile games; and sells its products through The Disney Store, shopDisney.com, and shop.Marvel.com, as well as directly to retailers. The company was founded in 1923 and is based in Burbank, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryMovies & Entertainment
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNYSE:DIS
CUSIP25468710
Phone818-560-1000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.43%
Current Ratio0.87%
Quick Ratio0.80%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio17.57
Forward P/E Ratio14.47
P/E Growth1.45
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$55.14 billion
Price / Sales2.73
Cash Flow$7.8734 per share
Price / Cash12.72
Book Value$29.16 per share
Price / Book3.43
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.70
Net Income$8.98 billion
Net Margins19.61%
Return on Equity20.44%
Return on Assets10.02%
Miscellaneous
Employees199,000
Outstanding Shares1,503,680,000
The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Walt Disney's stock symbol?
The Walt Disney trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DIS."
How often does The Walt Disney pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Walt Disney?
The Walt Disney announced a Semi-Annual dividend on Wednesday, November 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 11th will be given a dividend of $0.84 per share on Thursday, January 11th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 8th. View The Walt Disney's Dividend History.
How were The Walt Disney's earnings last quarter?
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.61 by $0.28. The entertainment giant earned $15.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.47 billion. The Walt Disney had a return on equity of 20.44% and a net margin of 19.61%. The Walt Disney's quarterly revenue was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.55 EPS. View The Walt Disney's Earnings History.
When is The Walt Disney's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for DIS?
27 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for The Walt Disney's shares. Their forecasts range from $93.00 to $144.00. On average, they anticipate The Walt Disney's share price to reach $119.1304 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for The Walt Disney.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about The Walt Disney stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about The Walt Disney stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Disney's shares have underperformed the industry in the past year. Falling subscriber base and higher programming costs at ESPN are the major concerns. The company is hurt by decrease in advertising revenues owing to a decline in average viewership and lower rates. The company has mixed record of earnings surprises in recent quarters. However, the company's long list of franchises continues to reap hefty box-office revenues. The upcoming launch of its multi-sport streaming service, ESPN Plus, is a positive." (4/11/2018)
- 2. Pivotal Research analysts commented, "We continue to value Disney at $94 per share on a YE2018 basis, rating the stock Sell. Disney reported fiscal 1Q18 (calendar 4Q17) earnings for the period ending December 30, 2017 on Tuesday. Revenues rose +4% (including less than a percentage point of top-line benefit from the acquisition of BAMTech). This compares with our forecast for revenue growth of +5%. Operating income margins of 26% vs. 25% in the year-ago period were better than our 23% expectation, and adjusted EPS of $1.89, up from $1.55 in the year-ago period, was also better than expectations." (2/7/2018)
Who are some of The Walt Disney's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to The Walt Disney include Comcast (CMCSA), Time Warner (TWX), Charter Communications (CHTR), 21st Century Fox (FOXA), Liberty Global (LBTYA), Liberty Global (LBTYB), Rogers Communications (RCI), Liberty Global (LBTYK), Dish Network (DISH), Liberty Broadband (LBRDK), Liberty Broadband (LBRDA), Altice USA (ATUS), Viacom (VIAB), Liberty Interactive QVC Group (QRTEB) and Shaw Communications (SJR).
Who are The Walt Disney's key executives?
The Walt Disney's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert A. Iger, Chairman & CEO (Age 67)
- Ms. Christine Mary McCarthy, Sr. Exec. VP & CFO (Age 63)
- Mr. Lowell Singer, Sr. VP of Investor Relations
- Mr. Alan N. Braverman, Sr. Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 70)
- Ms. Zenia B. Mucha, Chief Communications Officer & Sr. EVP
Has The Walt Disney been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about DIS stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. The Walt Disney earned a coverage optimism score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the entertainment giant an impact score of 46.25 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of The Walt Disney?
Shares of DIS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is The Walt Disney's stock price today?
One share of DIS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $100.15.
How big of a company is The Walt Disney?
The Walt Disney has a market capitalization of $150.73 billion and generates $55.14 billion in revenue each year. The entertainment giant earns $8.98 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.70 on an earnings per share basis. The Walt Disney employs 199,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact The Walt Disney?
The Walt Disney's mailing address is 500 SOUTH BUENA VISTA ST, BURBANK CA, 91521. The entertainment giant can be reached via phone at 818-560-1000.
MarketBeat Community Rating for The Walt Disney (DIS)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about The Walt Disney and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe DIS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe DIS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
27 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for The Walt Disney in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $119.1304, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 18.95%. The high price target for DIS is $144.00 and the low price target for DIS is $93.00. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Hold | Hold |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s) 9 Hold Rating(s) 16 Buy Rating(s) 1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s) 8 Hold Rating(s) 16 Buy Rating(s) 1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 3 Sell Rating(s) 12 Hold Rating(s) 17 Buy Rating(s) 1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 4 Sell Rating(s) 14 Hold Rating(s) 15 Buy Rating(s) 1 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $119.1304 | $119.1739 | $116.5632 | $114.15 |
Price Target Upside: | 18.95% upside | 15.43% upside | 5.57% upside | 17.77% upside |
The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Consensus Price Target History

The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/24/2016 forward)
The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Dividend Information
The Walt Disney pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.68%. DIS's most recent semi-annual dividend payment was Thursday, January 11. The Walt Disney pays out 29.47% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Most Recent Dividend: | 1/11/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $1.68 |
Dividend Yield: | 1.68% |
Dividend Growth: | 22.00% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 29.47% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 24.28% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 22.46% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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11/29/2017 | Semi-Annual | $0.84 | | 12/8/2017 | 12/11/2017 | 1/11/2018 |
6/28/2017 | Semi-Annual | $0.78 | | 7/6/2017 | 7/10/2017 | 7/27/2017 |
12/1/2016 | semiannual | $0.78 | 1.58% | 12/8/2016 | 12/12/2016 | 1/11/2017 |
6/30/2016 | semiannual | $0.71 | 1.45% | 7/7/2016 | 7/11/2016 | 7/28/2016 |
12/3/2015 | semiannual | $0.71 | 1.27% | 12/10/2015 | 12/14/2015 | 1/11/2016 |
6/24/2015 | semiannual | $0.66 | 1.15% | 7/1/2015 | 7/6/2015 | 7/29/2015 |
12/4/2014 | annual | $1.15 | 1.23% | 12/11/2014 | 12/15/2014 | 1/8/2015 |
12/5/2013 | annual | $0.86 | 1.22% | 12/12/2013 | 12/16/2013 | 1/16/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
The Walt Disney (NYSE DIS) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.38%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 62.61%
The Walt Disney (NYSE DIS) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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2/26/2018 | Aylwin B Lewis | Director | Sell | 1,797 | $108.39 | $194,776.83 | 85,636 | |
8/10/2017 | Maria Elena Lagomasino | Director | Buy | 976 | $102.34 | $99,883.84 | 7,513 | |
6/9/2017 | Robert A Iger | Chairman | Sell | 797,578 | $105.09 | $83,817,472.02 | 1,566,484 | |
5/11/2017 | Susan E Arnold | Director | Sell | 12,143 | $109.02 | $1,323,829.86 | 48,673 | |
4/18/2017 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 2,000 | $114.50 | $229,000.00 | 27,745 | |
1/30/2017 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 2,000 | $110.50 | $221,000.00 | 27,745 | |
1/6/2017 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 2,000 | $108.50 | $217,000.00 | 27,745 | |
1/3/2017 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 2,000 | $106.50 | $213,000.00 | 27,745 | |
12/21/2016 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 925 | $104.61 | $96,764.25 | 25,745 | |
12/20/2016 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 1,582 | $105.13 | $166,315.66 | 27,480 | |
12/15/2016 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 2,000 | $104.50 | $209,000.00 | 27,659 | |
12/8/2016 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 2,500 | $103.72 | $259,300.00 | 30,245 | |
11/16/2016 | Alan N Braverman | EVP | Sell | 19,871 | $99.00 | $1,967,229.00 | 135,614 | |
11/14/2016 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 230 | $98.06 | $22,553.80 | 27,745 | |
5/12/2016 | Maria Elena Lagomasino | Director | Buy | 980 | $101.98 | $99,940.40 | 2,820 | |
5/9/2016 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 2,500 | $106.50 | $266,250.00 | 27,975 | |
4/18/2016 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 1,000 | $101.25 | $101,250.00 | 30,475 | |
3/7/2016 | Brent Woodford | EVP | Sell | 1,000 | $99.25 | $99,250.00 | 31,475 | |
3/1/2016 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 1,000 | $97.25 | $97,250.00 | 32,475 | |
2/25/2016 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 1,000 | $95.26 | $95,260.00 | 33,484 | |
1/13/2016 | Christine M. Mccarthy | CFO | Sell | 49,920 | $101.09 | $5,046,412.80 | 104,272 | |
12/22/2015 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 1,237 | $106.90 | $132,235.30 | 30,800 | |
8/31/2015 | John S. Chen | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $101.97 | $611,820.00 | 48,936 | |
7/15/2015 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $118.50 | $237,000.00 | | |
6/23/2015 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $114.50 | $229,000.00 | | |
6/11/2015 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $110.64 | $221,280.00 | | |
6/8/2015 | Robert W Matschullat | Director | Sell | 2,965 | $109.46 | $324,548.90 | | |
6/3/2015 | Mary Jayne Parker | EVP | Sell | 139,704 | $111.12 | $15,523,908.48 | | |
6/2/2015 | Mary Jayne Parker | EVP | Sell | 78,662 | $111.07 | $8,736,988.34 | | |
6/2/2015 | Robert W Matschullat | Director | Sell | 16,360 | $110.81 | $1,812,851.60 | | |
6/1/2015 | Mary Jayne Parker | EVP | Sell | 2,700 | $111.01 | $299,727.00 | | |
5/19/2015 | Kevin A Mayer | EVP | Sell | 99,438 | $110.63 | $11,000,825.94 | | |
5/11/2015 | Robert A Iger | CEO | Sell | 200,000 | $108.73 | $21,746,000.00 | | |
3/13/2015 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 2,500 | $106.10 | $265,250.00 | | |
3/13/2015 | James A Rasulo | CFO | Sell | 115,000 | $106.72 | $12,272,800.00 | | |
3/11/2015 | Orin Smith | Director | Sell | 16,360 | $104.04 | $1,702,094.40 | | |
2/24/2015 | Mary Jayne Parker | EVP | Sell | 14,144 | $104.52 | $1,478,330.88 | | |
2/23/2015 | Aylwin B Lewis | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $104.69 | $628,140.00 | | |
2/9/2015 | Monica C Lozano | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $101.57 | $609,420.00 | | |
2/6/2015 | Fred Langhammer | Director | Sell | 20,122 | $102.18 | $2,056,065.96 | | |
2/4/2015 | Alan N Braverman | EVP | Sell | 1,201 | $99.98 | $120,075.98 | | |
1/28/2015 | Alan N Braverman | EVP | Sell | 1,201 | $94.25 | $113,194.25 | | |
1/28/2015 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 1,853 | $94.25 | $174,645.25 | | |
1/22/2015 | Alan N Braverman | EVP | Sell | 20,905 | $94.71 | $1,979,912.55 | | |
1/21/2015 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 2,920 | $94.07 | $274,684.40 | | |
1/16/2015 | Alan N Braverman | EVP | Sell | 40,010 | $94.51 | $3,781,345.10 | | |
1/5/2015 | Christine M Mccarthy | EVP | Sell | 37,895 | $92.94 | $3,521,961.30 | | |
11/11/2014 | Robert W Matschullat | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $89.53 | $537,180.00 | | |
3/14/2014 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 2,001 | $80.16 | $160,400.16 | 29,015 | |
2/28/2014 | Aylwin Lewis | Director | Sell | 1,982 | $81.35 | $161,235.70 | 47,835 | |
2/28/2014 | Mary Jayne Parker | EVP | Sell | 39,351 | $80.99 | $3,187,037.49 | | |
2/21/2014 | Alan Braverman | EVP | Sell | 7,697 | $80.00 | $615,760.00 | 216,271 | |
1/23/2014 | Alan Braverman | EVP | Sell | 4,334 | $74.26 | $321,842.84 | 225,399 | |
1/15/2014 | Kevin Mayer | EVP | Sell | 27,898 | $74.63 | $2,082,027.74 | 11,847 | |
11/22/2013 | Kevin Mayer | EVP | Sell | 10,000 | $70.00 | $700,000.00 | 19,105 | |
5/15/2013 | James A Rasulo | CFO | Sell | 217,264 | $67.38 | $14,639,248.32 | | |
5/15/2013 | Mary Jayne Parker | EVP | Sell | 19,206 | $67.50 | $1,296,405.00 | | |
5/14/2013 | Robert A Iger | CEO | Sell | 1,000,000 | $67.23 | $67,230,000.00 | | |
5/9/2013 | Alan N Braverman | EVP | Sell | 269,938 | $65.88 | $17,783,515.44 | | |
4/11/2013 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $60.25 | $120,500.00 | | |
4/10/2013 | Brent Woodford | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $59.25 | $118,500.00 | | |
11/12/2012 | Fred Langhammer | Director | Sell | 9,838 | $47.19 | $464,255.22 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
The Walt Disney (NYSE DIS) News Headlines
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The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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