
NYSE:DIS
This summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.
Walt Disney Co. has been facing challenges recently, especially in its streaming business, which has significantly impacted profit margins. The new CEO's appointment has sparked hopes for a fresh direction, as analysts believe that the company's strong theme parks and cruises will continue to attract consumers. While there are concerns about the cost structure and the management's execution of strategy, many agree that the brand's value remains significant. Some experts highlight a potential for growth in streaming content, though the company needs to navigate its leadership transition effectively to unlock this potential. Overall, there is cautious optimism with an acknowledgment that immediate catalysts may be lacking.
Just acquired Lucas Films and feels it was a pretty good deal. It adds to a great entourage of many different brands that they own. Long-term, the company looks to be growing at about 11%-12% in terms of annual earnings growth. Trading around 16X. Prefers CBS Corp (CBS-N) for its growth profile but long-term, this one will be just fine.
Recent acquisition of Lucas will be dilutive for the first couple of years but they have done a great job with of integrating Pixar. Earnings were brought down and the stock came off 6%. That is when she bought it (last week). She likes ESPN – very lucrative. The parks and resorts are also catalysts to get the earnings going.