
NYSE:DIS
This summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.
Walt Disney Co. has shown both potential and challenges in its recent trajectory. While theme parks and cruising continue to be main attractions, the company's streaming business has faced significant pressures due to high investments that have reduced profit margins. Analysts express optimism with the new CEO starting, and the stock's valuation is considered reasonable, especially given Disney's strong brand and unique franchise offerings. There remains a consensus that with patience and the right leadership, the stock could perform well, with expectations for future growth in revenues and earnings. However, there are concerns about competitive pressures in media and the high operational costs associated with its theme parks, which could impact profitability during economic downturns.
Take profits now at $200, trading at a 40x forward PE. That's big for Disney. Disney+ isn't as profitability as the Netflix model. Given all the good news recently (making 100 million subscriber mark earlier than expected), you need to take some money off the table as today. That said, the line-ups when the theme parks reopen will be ridiculous.
They've been rewarded for going after growth and not being profitable. The reopening trade for them will thrive in three or four of their businesses, and the stock will be rewarded as a result. It's a relative value trade. He likes their growth on the streaming and prefers it to Netflix.