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Walt Disney - DIS Stock Forecast, Price & News

$94.08
-1.75 (-1.83%)
(As of 03/24/2023 08:51 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$93.02
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$95.00
50-Day Range
$92.60
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$113.21
52-Week Range
$84.07
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$144.46
Volume
9.54 million shs
Average Volume
11.28 million shs
Market Capitalization
$171.87 billion
P/E Ratio
51.69
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$128.92

Walt Disney MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.95 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
37.0% Upside
$128.92 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.93% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-0.46
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.44mentions of Walt Disney in the last 14 days
Based on 53 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$6.32 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
36.18%
From $3.98 to $5.42 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

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

3.03 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

17th out of 261 stocks

Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation Services Industry

1st out of 16 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.



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DIS Stock News Headlines

March 24, 2023 | marketbeat.com
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Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage
Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World have reached a tentative deal with the company that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour
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March 25, 2023 | msn.com
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March 24, 2023 | bizjournals.com
Walt Disney World, union workers agree on wage and benefits contract — final vote next
March 24, 2023 | msn.com
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
March 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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March 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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March 24, 2023 | nbcnews.com
Disney World strikes deal with union workers to raise the minimum wage to $18 an hour
March 24, 2023 | msn.com
Disenchanted Disney Staffers See the Looming Mass Layoff as a Way Off the Roller Coaster Ride
March 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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March 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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March 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
March 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Brent Woodford Sells 1,139 Shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Stock
March 23, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Walt Disney World workers to get $18 minimum wage under tentative deal
March 23, 2023 | msn.com
Union members reach tentative agreement with Disney for increase in workers' wages
March 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Disney World reaches tentative deal with service workers union for wage increase
March 23, 2023 | msn.com
Union members reach tentative agreement with Disney for workers' wage increases
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DIS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/08/2023
Today
3/26/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/10/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023
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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
$128.92
High Stock Price Forecast
$177.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$94.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+37.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.95
Research Coverage
21 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$1.82
Trailing P/E Ratio
51.69
Forward P/E Ratio
23.64
P/E Growth
2.35
Net Income
$3.15 billion
Net Margins
3.93%
Pretax Margin
6.36%
Return on Equity
6.72%
Return on Assets
3.23%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.45
Current Ratio
0.99
Quick Ratio
0.93

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$82.72 billion
Price / Sales
2.08
Cash Flow
$6.25 per share
Price / Cash Flow
15.05
Book Value
$54.24 per share
Price / Book
1.73

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,826,810,000
Free Float
1,824,980,000
Market Cap
$171.87 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.30

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Key Executives

  • Robert A. IgerRobert A. Iger
    Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Rebecca Campbell
    Chairman-International Content & Operations
  • Christine M. McCarthyChristine M. McCarthy
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Executive VP
  • Diane Jurgens
    Chief Information Officer
  • Alicia Schwarz
    Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President

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DIS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Walt Disney stock right now?

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walt Disney in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 20 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" DIS shares.
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What is Walt Disney's stock price forecast for 2023?

21 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Walt Disney's stock. Their DIS share price forecasts range from $94.00 to $177.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $128.92 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 37.0% from the stock's current price.
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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 increased by 8.3% and is now trading at $94.08.
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Are investors shorting Walt Disney?

Walt Disney saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totaling 16,950,000 shares, an increase of 6.2% from the January 31st total of 15,960,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 14,290,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days.
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When is Walt Disney's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 10th 2023.
View our DIS earnings forecast.

How were Walt Disney's earnings last quarter?

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 8th. The entertainment giant reported $0.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.30. The entertainment giant had revenue of $23.51 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.29 billion. Walt Disney had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.72% and a net margin of 3.93%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.06 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 Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF (PNQI), Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund (VOX), Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (FCOM), iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (EWCO), First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF (BNGE), ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF (JRNY) 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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (2.53%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.74%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.49%), Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC (1.30%), Norges Bank (0.90%) and Newport Trust Co (0.70%). 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, 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 $94.08.

How much money does Walt Disney make?

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has a market capitalization of $171.87 billion and generates $82.72 billion in revenue each year. The entertainment giant earns $3.15 billion in net income (profit) each year or $1.82 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 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff