
NYSE:DIS
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.
(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.