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DIS vs. AAPL, AMZN, CMCSA, GOOG, and GOOGL

Should you buy Walt Disney stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Walt Disney with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Walt Disney include Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), Comcast (CMCSA), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL).

How does Walt Disney compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, Apple had 209 more articles in the media than Walt Disney. MarketBeat recorded 333 mentions for Apple and 124 mentions for Walt Disney. Walt Disney's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Apple's score of 0.90 indicating that Walt Disney is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
211 Very Positive mention(s)
35 Positive mention(s)
43 Neutral mention(s)
35 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Walt Disney
83 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Walt Disney's net margin of 11.54%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Walt Disney's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.15% 146.69% 34.02%
Walt Disney 11.54%8.92%5.10%

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Walt Disney. Walt Disney is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B10.52$112.01B$8.2736.04
Walt Disney$97.26B1.86$12.40B$6.2616.61

Apple has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Walt Disney has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

Apple presently has a consensus target price of $314.59, suggesting a potential upside of 5.56%. Walt Disney has a consensus target price of $133.71, suggesting a potential upside of 28.57%. Given Walt Disney's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Walt Disney is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Walt Disney
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Walt Disney pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Walt Disney pays out 24.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Walt Disney shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Walt Disney shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Apple beats Walt Disney on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Walt Disney compare to Amazon.com?

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Walt Disney has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

65.7% of Walt Disney shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Walt Disney shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Walt Disney. Walt Disney is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amazon.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Walt Disney$97.26B1.86$12.40B$6.2616.61
Amazon.com$742.78B3.54$77.67B$8.3629.23

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 199 more articles in the media than Walt Disney. MarketBeat recorded 323 mentions for Amazon.com and 124 mentions for Walt Disney. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Walt Disney's score of 0.98 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Walt Disney
83 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Amazon.com
215 Very Positive mention(s)
50 Positive mention(s)
33 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Walt Disney presently has a consensus target price of $133.71, suggesting a potential upside of 28.57%. Amazon.com has a consensus target price of $312.78, suggesting a potential upside of 27.98%. Given Walt Disney's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Walt Disney is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Walt Disney
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to Walt Disney's net margin of 11.54%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat Walt Disney's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Walt Disney11.54% 8.92% 5.10%
Amazon.com 12.22%19.92%9.86%

Walt Disney pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Amazon.com pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Walt Disney pays out 24.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Amazon.com pays out 2.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Amazon.com beats Walt Disney on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Walt Disney compare to Comcast?

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Walt Disney had 91 more articles in the media than Comcast. MarketBeat recorded 124 mentions for Walt Disney and 33 mentions for Comcast. Walt Disney's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Comcast's score of 0.86 indicating that Walt Disney is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Comcast
24 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Walt Disney
83 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Comcast has higher revenue and earnings than Walt Disney. Comcast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walt Disney, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Comcast$123.71B0.65$20.00B$5.084.42
Walt Disney$97.26B1.86$12.40B$6.2616.61

Comcast has a net margin of 15.00% compared to Walt Disney's net margin of 11.54%. Comcast's return on equity of 15.47% beat Walt Disney's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Comcast15.00% 15.47% 5.45%
Walt Disney 11.54%8.92%5.10%

84.3% of Comcast shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Walt Disney shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Comcast shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Walt Disney shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Comcast pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Walt Disney pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Comcast pays out 26.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Walt Disney pays out 24.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Comcast has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Comcast is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Comcast has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Walt Disney has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

Comcast currently has a consensus target price of $34.50, suggesting a potential upside of 53.81%. Walt Disney has a consensus target price of $133.71, suggesting a potential upside of 28.57%. Given Comcast's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Comcast is more favorable than Walt Disney.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Comcast
2 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.26
Walt Disney
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Summary

Comcast and Walt Disney tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Walt Disney compare to Alphabet?

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Walt Disney. Walt Disney is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Walt Disney$97.26B1.86$12.40B$6.2616.61
Alphabet$422.50B10.54$132.17B$13.1128.03

In the previous week, Alphabet had 73 more articles in the media than Walt Disney. MarketBeat recorded 197 mentions for Alphabet and 124 mentions for Walt Disney. Walt Disney's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Alphabet's score of 0.91 indicating that Walt Disney is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Walt Disney
83 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
135 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Walt Disney's net margin of 11.54%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Walt Disney's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Walt Disney11.54% 8.92% 5.10%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

Walt Disney presently has a consensus price target of $133.71, indicating a potential upside of 28.57%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $376.78, indicating a potential upside of 2.54%. Given Walt Disney's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Walt Disney is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Walt Disney
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

65.7% of Walt Disney shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Walt Disney shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Walt Disney pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Walt Disney pays out 24.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Walt Disney has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Walt Disney on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Walt Disney compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Walt Disney. Walt Disney is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$422.50B10.57$132.17B$13.1128.11
Walt Disney$97.26B1.86$12.40B$6.2616.61

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Walt Disney has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 84 more articles in the media than Walt Disney. MarketBeat recorded 208 mentions for Alphabet and 124 mentions for Walt Disney. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Walt Disney's score of 0.98 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
155 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
27 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Walt Disney
83 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Walt Disney pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Walt Disney pays out 24.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $413.13, indicating a potential upside of 12.12%. Walt Disney has a consensus target price of $133.71, indicating a potential upside of 28.57%. Given Walt Disney's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Walt Disney is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Walt Disney
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Walt Disney's net margin of 11.54%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Walt Disney's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Walt Disney 11.54%8.92%5.10%

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Walt Disney shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Walt Disney shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Alphabet beats Walt Disney on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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DIS vs. The Competition

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MetricWalt DisneyMEDIA CONGLOM IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$180.41B$15.23B$7.32B$23.18B
Dividend Yield1.49%3.83%3.06%4.06%
P/E Ratio16.6132.3820.7031.61
Price / Sales1.863.894.09118.87
Price / Cash11.4615.8415.3824.44
Price / Book1.652.273.754.68
Net Income$12.40B$924.61M$246.38M$1.08B
7 Day Performance4.12%1.45%-0.84%-0.82%
1 Month Performance-0.07%2.01%2.43%1.61%
1 Year Performance-11.57%27.34%5.07%24.87%

Walt Disney Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DIS
Walt Disney
4.8246 of 5 stars		$104.00
+0.1%		$133.71
+28.6%		-11.7%$180.41B$97.26B16.61231,000
AAPL
Apple
4.5524 of 5 stars		$301.54
-1.9%		$312.82
+3.7%		+51.6%$4.43T$416.16B36.46166,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.964 of 5 stars		$245.22
-0.3%		$312.52
+27.4%		+15.0%$2.64T$742.78B29.331,576,000
CMCSA
Comcast
4.9799 of 5 stars		$23.76
-0.3%		$34.56
+45.4%		-34.5%$84.88B$123.71B4.68179,000
GOOG
Alphabet
3.8096 of 5 stars		$361.17
-1.3%		$376.00
+4.1%		+111.2%$4.38T$422.50B27.55190,200

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