
NYSE:DIS
This summary was created by AI, based on 14 opinions in the last 12 months.
Experts have mixed feelings about Walt Disney Co. (DIS-N) with some expressing optimism about the company’s potential for growth, especially in its theme parks and streaming services. The appointment of a new CEO is viewed as a pivotal factor that could break the stock's range-bound trading, suggesting that leadership changes could lead to a turnaround. While the sentiment is generally positive regarding Disney’s brand strength and ability to adapt, some experts caution about increasing operational costs and the impact of economic slowdowns on consumer spending. The consensus indicates that Disney is currently trading at reasonable multiples, with expectations for revenue and EPS growth over the coming years, although immediate catalysts are not apparent. Overall, many analysts see long-term value in Disney, emphasizing the importance of patience for investors.
(A Top Pick Nov 6/13. Up 34.47%.) It is his view that the Cdn$ will continue to back off from the US$, so he has looked at a lot of US ideas. When the consumer has a little more money, the 1st thing they spend it on is travel and leisure, and this company plays into that theme. Their franchises in the movie business are exceedingly good.
A media conglomerate and content provider. Stock has pulled back a little. ESPN just signed a new affiliate agreement this past year, so going forward she expects an improvement in revenues. There is a lot of momentum behind some of their movies. When the studio does well, this is a real positive for their other businesses, such as parks and resorts, because they can leverage off those themes. Have also been putting some money in to improve some of the attractions in their resorts, which is helping to drive traffic as well as spend. Disney Shanghai is opening at the end of 2015, but after that, she expects their CapX to be moderating.
For long-term hold, would it be Starbucks (SBUX-Q) or Disney (DIS-N)? He doesn't own either. They are both fairly expensive with Starbucks trading at about 25X earnings and this one at about 20X. Regarding growth metrics, Starbucks is probably a little bit growthier, but he feels it has some risk. If he had to choose one, it would probably be this, but he sold his holdings about a year ago.
If you can pick up a world-class name like this on a pull back like this that is a good thing. They have a multiplatform strategy. They bring out a movie or a character, and put it in their theme parks. Their content is unrivalled by any of the other competitors, so it deserves a premium multiple. Expects the stock to grow in earnings by 12%-15% long-term.
Bob Eiger has been an incredible steward and CEO. This is on his watch list, and if it were to pull back any further he would definitely be a buyer. Thinks the content companies in North America are very interesting because the number of pipes and distribution channels to the consumers is growing rapidly.
This company has done extremely well. Its seasonal time period is from October 1 to February 15. On average it has actually produced a 19.6% rate of return. They raised their dividend by 34%, which is a huge amount for them. 1) Fundamentally it is a good place, 2) technically it is a good spot and, 3) seasonally this is a very strong period for them.