Should I buy or sell Walt Disney stock right now?

25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walt Disney in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 22 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DIS shares. View DIS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Walt Disney's stock price target for 2024?

25 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Walt Disney's stock. Their DIS share price targets range from $76.00 to $145.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $124.54 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.5% 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 2024?

Walt Disney's stock was trading at $90.29 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DIS stock has increased by 24.9% and is now trading at $112.73. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Walt Disney?

Walt Disney saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 19,660,000 shares, an increase of 5.4% from the March 15th total of 18,650,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 12,560,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.6 days. View Walt Disney's Short Interest .

When is Walt Disney's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024. View our DIS earnings forecast .

How can I listen to Walt Disney's earnings call?

Walt Disney will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 7th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were Walt Disney's earnings last quarter?

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.25. The entertainment giant had revenue of $23.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.71 billion. Walt Disney had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.88% and a net margin of 3.36%. Walt Disney's quarterly revenue was down .1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.99 EPS. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Walt Disney pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Walt Disney?

Walt Disney announced a semi-annual dividend on Wednesday, February 7th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.45 per share on Thursday, July 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 8th. Read our dividend analysis for DIS .

Is Walt Disney a good dividend stock?

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.26%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 18.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, DIS will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.39% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for DIS .

What ETFs hold Walt Disney's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock in their portfolio include ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF (JRNY) , Gabelli Growth Innovators ETF (GGRW) , iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) , Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (FCOM) , Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) , Monarch Blue Chips Core Index ETF (MBCC) , Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (EWCO) .

What guidance has Walt Disney issued on next quarter's earnings?

Walt Disney issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.600- for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.980. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

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) .

Who are Walt Disney's major shareholders?

Walt Disney's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Sarasin & Partners LLP (0.12%), IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%), Scharf Investments LLC (0.06%), Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.04%), Cacti Asset Management LLC (0.03%) and Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Amy Chang, Brent Woodford , Christine M Mccarthy , Robert A Chapek , Robert A Iger , Sonia L Coleman and Susan E Arnold . View institutional ownership trends .

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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Volume: 3.17 million shs
Average Volume: 12.17 million shs
Market Capitalization: $209.61 billion

P/E Ratio: 70.54
Dividend Yield: 0.26%
Price Target: $124.54

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Walt Disney MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.84 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 10.5% Upside
$124.54 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.07% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.46
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.27
Based on 86 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$226,405 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 19.53%
From $4.66 to $5.57 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.82 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

37th out of 268 stocks

Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation Services Industry

2nd out of 18 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Walt Disney has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.84, and is based on 22 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Walt Disney has been the subject of 17 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.07% of the outstanding shares of Walt Disney have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Walt Disney has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Walt Disney has recently increased by 5.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Walt Disney has a dividend yield of 0.26%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Walt Disney has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Walt Disney is 18.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Walt Disney will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.39% next year. This indicates that Walt Disney will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

4.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Walt Disney has received a 55.64% net impact score from Upright. Walt Disney seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Meaning & joy", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Meaning & joy" impact category is mostly driven by its "Digital recordings of pop songs", "Amusement park services", "Production of theatre shows", and "Broadcasting of storytelling television programs" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Walt Disney is -0.46.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Walt Disney has a news sentiment score of 0.27. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 86 news articles for Walt Disney this week, compared to 81 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 227 people have searched for DIS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -4% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
108 people have added Walt Disney to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 32% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Walt Disney insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $226,405.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.10% of the stock of Walt Disney is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
65.71% of the stock of Walt Disney is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Walt Disney are expected to grow by 19.53% in the coming year, from $4.66 to $5.57 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Walt Disney is 69.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.07.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Walt Disney is 69.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 13.42.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Walt Disney has a PEG Ratio of 1.65. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Walt Disney has a P/B Ratio of 1.93. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Walt Disney Stock (NYSE:DIS)

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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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/06/2024
Today: 4/16/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/07/2024
Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Miscellaneous amusement & recreation services
Sub-Industry: Movies & Entertainment
Current Symbol: NYSE:DIS
CUSIP: 25468710
CIK: 1744489
Web: www.thewaltdisneycompany.com
Phone: (818) 560-1000
Fax: 818-560-1930
Employees: 225,000
Year Founded: 1923

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $124.54
High Stock Price Target: $145.00
Low Stock Price Target: $76.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +10.3%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.84
Research Coverage: 25 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.62
Trailing P/E Ratio: 69.72
Forward P/E Ratio: 24.24
P/E Growth: 1.65
Net Income: $2.35 billion
Net Margins: 3.36%
Pretax Margin: 6.60%
Return on Equity: 7.88%
Return on Assets: 4.01%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.39
Current Ratio: 0.84
Quick Ratio: 0.77

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $88.90 billion
Price / Sales: 2.33
Cash Flow: $6.84 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 16.52
Book Value: $58.37 per share
Price / Book: 1.94

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,834,300,000
Free Float: 1,832,468,000
Market Cap: $207.18 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.42

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Key Executives

Mr. Robert A. Iger (Age 73)
CEO & Director
Comp: $5.63M
Mr. Horacio E. Gutierrez (Age 59)
Senior EVP, Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel
Comp: $4.45M
Ms. Kristina K. Schake (Age 53)
Senior EVP & Chief Communications Officer
Comp: $2.09M
Ms. Sonia L. Coleman (Age 51)
Senior EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Comp: $1.92M
Mr. Hugh F. Johnston (Age 62)
Senior EVP & CFO
Mr. Carlos A. Gomez
Executive Vice President of Corporate Finance & Treasurer
Ms. Alexia Skouras Quadrani
Executive Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Ronald L. Iden (Age 77)
Senior VP & Chief Security Officer
Mr. Brent A. Woodford (Age 61)
Executive Vice President of Controllership, Financial Planning & Tax
Mr. Mahesh Samat
Executive Vice President of Disney Consumer Products Commercialization for the Asia Pacific region

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Should I Buy Walt Disney Stock? DIS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company operates globally across multiple segments, providing diversified revenue streams that can help mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in specific regions or industries.
Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming services, including Disney+ and Hulu, have shown significant growth potential, attracting a large subscriber base and contributing to the company's overall revenue growth.
With a strong portfolio of intellectual property from iconic brands like Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, Disney has a competitive advantage in creating popular and profitable content for various entertainment platforms.
Disney's theme parks and resorts, such as Walt Disney World and Disneyland, have a loyal customer base and offer unique experiences that drive consistent revenue generation through ticket sales, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings.
Despite recent market fluctuations, Disney's stock price has shown resilience and potential for long-term growth, making it an attractive investment opportunity for investors seeking stability and capital appreciation.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Walt Disney Company for these reasons:

The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Disney's theme parks and theatrical releases has led to revenue losses and operational challenges, affecting the company's overall financial performance.
Increasing competition in the streaming industry from platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ poses a threat to Disney's market share and subscriber growth, potentially impacting its streaming revenue in the future.
Disney's heavy reliance on the entertainment and tourism sectors makes the company vulnerable to external factors like changes in consumer preferences, economic conditions, and regulatory challenges that could disrupt its business operations and financial stability.
The high level of debt on Disney's balance sheet, particularly due to recent acquisitions like 21st Century Fox, raises concerns about the company's leverage and ability to manage debt obligations effectively, which could impact its credit rating and financial flexibility.
Uncertainties surrounding the resumption of normal operations for Disney's theme parks and live entertainment events, as well as potential delays in film production schedules, create risks of revenue volatility and prolonged recovery periods that may affect investor confidence in the short to medium term.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Walt Disney pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

DIS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Walt Disney stock right now?: 25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walt Disney in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 22 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DIS shares.
View DIS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Walt Disney's stock price target for 2024?: 25 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Walt Disney's stock. Their DIS share price targets range from $76.00 to $145.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $124.54 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.5% 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 2024?: Walt Disney's stock was trading at $90.29 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DIS stock has increased by 24.9% and is now trading at $112.73.
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Are investors shorting Walt Disney?: Walt Disney saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 19,660,000 shares, an increase of 5.4% from the March 15th total of 18,650,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 12,560,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.6 days.
View Walt Disney's Short Interest.
When is Walt Disney's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024.
View our DIS earnings forecast.
How can I listen to Walt Disney's earnings call?: Walt Disney will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 7th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were Walt Disney's earnings last quarter?: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.25. The entertainment giant had revenue of $23.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.71 billion. Walt Disney had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.88% and a net margin of 3.36%. Walt Disney's quarterly revenue was down .1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.99 EPS.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Walt Disney pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Walt Disney?: Walt Disney announced a semi-annual dividend on Wednesday, February 7th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.45 per share on Thursday, July 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 8th.
Read our dividend analysis for DIS.

Is Walt Disney a good dividend stock?: Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.26%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 18.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, DIS will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.39% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for DIS.
What ETFs hold Walt Disney's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock in their portfolio include ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF (JRNY), Gabelli Growth Innovators ETF (GGRW), iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP), Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (FCOM), Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX), Monarch Blue Chips Core Index ETF (MBCC), Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (EWCO).
What guidance has Walt Disney issued on next quarter's earnings?: Walt Disney issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.600- for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.980. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
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).
Who are Walt Disney's major shareholders?: Walt Disney's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Sarasin & Partners LLP (0.12%), IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%), Scharf Investments LLC (0.06%), Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.04%), Cacti Asset Management LLC (0.03%) and Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Amy Chang, Brent Woodford, Christine M Mccarthy, Robert A Chapek, Robert A Iger, Sonia L Coleman and Susan E Arnold.
View institutional ownership trends.
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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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About Walt Disney Stock (NYSE:DIS)

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Should I Buy Walt Disney Stock? DIS Pros and Cons Explained

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DIS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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