
NYSE:DIS
This summary was created by AI, based on 14 opinions in the last 12 months.
The Walt Disney Co. is currently at a crossroads with a new CEO taking the helm amidst mixed sentiments from experts. While the company maintains strong brand power and a profitable theme park segment, concerns linger regarding its growth trajectory, particularly in streaming and park operations amidst rising costs. Some analysts see potential value in the stock at current valuations, suggesting it may be a good buy for long-term investors. There is cautious optimism about future earnings, fueled by a recovering streaming segment and lucrative sports deals, but uncertainty prevails with management transitions and macroeconomic factors potentially impacting consumer spending. Overall, patience and a watchful eye on upcoming CEO announcements appear to be key for investors in navigating Disney's stock.
(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.