NYSE:DIS

Walt Disney Co. (DIS)

99.34
-0.05 (0.05%)
as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 18 opinions in the last 12 months.

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is currently facing a turning point with a new CEO at the helm. Experts highlight the company's strengths, such as its beloved theme parks, growing streaming services, and impressive brand power. However, there are concerns about the company's growth trajectory and the valuation of its assets, particularly in light of increased costs at amusement parks and competition in the media landscape. While some believe the stock is consolidating and has potential for a breakout, others caution against its high valuation and external economic pressures that could impact consumer spending. Overall, many experts see potential for growth and profitability in the long run, especially with expected improvements in streaming and continued success at theme parks, signaling that patience may be rewarded for investors.

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PEP, 123
BUY ON WEAKNESS
He's trickling in money. A great stock. Still recovering from Covid. Streaming is sorting itself out. Very cheap, great potential going forward.
BUY
He just bought a starting, small position. He applauded what the CEO said last weekend when he identified another growth engine beyond Disney+ and that is ESPN in relation to sports betting. He's excited over Disney for the first time in a while.
WEAK BUY
It's been a hard stock to own. Holds a full position, so isn't adding. Their ad-supported Disney+ offers a unique opportunity for advertisers to target a younger audience that will make Disney more relevant to those advertisers. This will add another lever, in addition to the theme parks, movies and other businesses in their eco-system.
BUY
Disney vs. Netflix Disney--it has more levers to pull. ESPN will benefit as we enter college and pro football seasons. These will be significant drivers as audiences watch them again. Also, Disney reports their theme parks and hotels are very close to sold out. Amazon has free streaming and Netflix is trying to get an ad-supported system so this limits Disney+ rate increases. So, look past the streaming business and focus on Disney's bigger revenue generators.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 11/21, Down 28%) Fastest-growing streaming company. Travel is booming, so parks are doing well, and so is their movie business. ESPN is a huge area for advertisers. Expects revenue growth of over 10% per year in 2023-24, and a 50% bump in net income, still as streaming has negative income. Significant price increase has not impacted subscriber numbers, and could offset inflation and slowing growth. Compelling buy here.
TOP PICK
Quarterly results were really strong. Park performance is doing unbelievably well. Streaming subscriber growth great, but operating profits weak. Going to turn the corner in 2023 or 2024. Edge longer term comes from its fantastic original content. Lots of value. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $142.30)
BUY
Just reported a great quarter with better than expected Disney+ subs. Theme parks are doing well. The stock has lagged in the last couple of years, but is well-positioned for the future.
BUY
Shares have plunged. It's hideous, shocking that it now trades like a streaming stock like Netflix. Why be pigeonhold when they have amazing brands, and strong theme park revenues. DIS needs a better balance sheet. This is too hated for shares to stay this low. He expects he will like what they say on Wednesday when they report.
BUY
DIS reports next week. The theme parks and movies will be strong. Streaming will be interesting. (We didn't get good numbers out of competitor Peacock.) DIS is cheap on a cash flow basis. Worth picking up. A great franchise.
BUY
DIS reports next week. He understands why investors are negative here--Disney has to spend on content. But last quarter, DIS had a great subscription add, due to them buying the rights to Indian Premier League Cricket. Disney+ subs continue to go up. Theme parks are doing gangbusters. Dr. Strange is doing fine box office business. Everything is going right for them, certainly more right than wrong. DIS is undervalued.
TOP PICK
Smartly pivoted to streaming, propelling the company into the future. 60% of revenues came from theme parks pre-pandemic, so this will pick up steam. Lots of horses in the race. His price target is $149. Loves the stock. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $137.98)
STRONG BUY
A core holding. The PE is now at pre-Covid levels. But now travel is booming, including to their theme parks. Earnings are on the upswing, $4 this year, $6 next year. Their streaming business is growing as fast as anyone's but remains a money-loser. He thinks Disney is worth twice the current share price.
BUY
You can buy it here. Parks have to come back, as it drives a lot of their business. Disney+ outperformed expectations and will continue to do so. Look to see if Disney+ continues to grow and has pricing power. Movie blockbusters are a positive. Cost-cutting can come from selling assets.
COMMENT
Snap reports poor quarter, weaker revenues Disney last week announced a record $9 billion ad sale on Disney+. In digital ad spending now, it is a mixed picture and not a disaster across the digital board (like Snap last quarter).
STRONG BUY
Netflix and Disney stocks should not be trading together. Disney is better. DIS is down 100 points from its early 2021 highs, in part because its balance sheet is ugly after stupidly paying $71 billion for the bulk of Fox's assets. However, under the new CEO, the theme parks are a juggernaut, making a fortune but nobody cares. DIS has an amazing catalogue of franchises in Star Wars and Marvel that the company has not fully tapped yet and are guaranteed to make money. Disney just released the Thor movie and it already grossed $143 million in its first weekend and to date grossed over $500 million worldwide. These Marvel sequels are basically annuities. Disney's streamer is doing just fine, perhaps not worth as much as when streaming in general was on fire a year ago, but Disney+ remains one of the must successful platforms and has room for growth. Plus, they just raised the price of ESPN+ to entice customers to buy the entire bundle.
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