Disney (DIS) has long been considered a blue-chip stock and a core holding for many investors. With its world-famous brand and beloved intellectual properties spanning movies, TV shows, theme parks and merchandise, Disney has a unique ability to bring joy to millions worldwide. However, the company has faced significant headwinds in recent years, leading some to question if the House of Mouse still holds the same investment allure in 2024.Parks, Experiences and Products Business: Back in Full SwingDisney's ...

A huge opening weekend for "Inside Out 2" is just the beginning of what could be a red-hot summer for Disney investors.Summer is officially just a couple of days away, but Walt Disney (DIS 1.48%) is already showing off its beach bod, financially speaking. The media giant is already in a much better place than it was a year ago. Disney+ is finally turning profitable, compared to the $587 million operating loss that segment posted in the prior-year quarter. There was softness heading into last year's seasonal ...

Walt Disney TodayDISWalt Disney$101.72 +1.75 (+1.75%) 52-Week Range$78.73▼$123.74Dividend Yield0.29%P/E Ratio110.57Price Target$126.29Add to WatchlistEntertainment powerhouse The Walt Disney Co. NYSE: DIS has already had a drama-filled year. CEO Bob Iger had to fend off a proxy battle for board seats with billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Fund. While the S&P 500 index has been rising 14% year-to-date (YTD), Disney shares have been selling off from a peak of $123.58 in April to $99.66 ...

ToplineIt may seem counterintuitive, but the addition of anxiety, embarrassment, ennui and envy seemed to be exactly what was needed at the box office as "Inside Out 2," which saw its teenage main character introduced to emotions for the first time, grossed $155 million in its first few days to become the year’s best opening—and the second best opening ever for a Pixar animated film.A scene from "Inside Out 2." © 2023 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. Key Facts“Inside Out 2” was expected to turn the summer ...

In Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2," Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust meet new emotions.Disney and Pixar brought a big dose of joy to the box office this weekend."Inside Out 2" debuted with an estimated $155 million domestically, the second-highest theatrical opening of an animated film and the first film since Warner Bros.' "Barbie" to top $100 million during its debut.Of note, Disney does not consider its 2019 live-action remake of "The Lion King," which generated $191.7 million during its debut, an ...

Disney is one of the most iconic companies in the world. Who are its biggest shareholders?Disney (DIS -0.12%) has been a rollercoaster in recent years. At the start of 2020, shares quickly lost 40% of their value, only to double in price before the year was through. Then shares crashed again, losing more than half their value. Today, Disney is valued at just under $200 billion. Bob Iger, its CEO, currently holds 205,036 shares of Disney stock worth around $20 million. But according to the company's latest p ...

In this articleDISIn Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2," Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust meet new emotions.Disney | PixarDisney is looking to bring a little joy to theaters with its upcoming release of Pixar's "Inside Out 2."Current expectations see the animated sequel easily topping $85 million during its domestic opening this weekend, which would make it the highest debut of any film released in the United States and Canada in 2024. Some are even forecasting the film could secure more than $100 milli ...

Because the Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) company has been around for so long, you might assume that Disney stock is a perfect set-it-and-forget-it portfolio holding. Yet, I encourage you to conduct your due diligence and check the facts. Disney’s value proposition to the company’s investors probably isn’t as good as you think it is.Granted, there are a couple of potentially positive news items about Disney that are worth mentioning. So, we’ll delve into the details now. Don’t think about buying Disney shares, tho ...

Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have put an end to their feud with a deal that allows the entertainment giant to develop the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando for the next 15 years.DeSantis and Disney, one of Florida’s biggest employers, had been embroiled in a dispute since 2022, when former Disney CEO Bob Chapek criticized a state legislative effort to limit classroom discussion of sexuality and gender issues for younger students. Critics described it as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.Under the agreemen ...

RinoCdZ Investment Thesis The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) produced a pretty solid set of Q2 results where underlying profitability improvements were obscured from view by a massive $2.1 billion one-off impairment. Without the impacts of these charges, Disney would have generated what I believe is a wonderful set of earnings data with multiple operational efficiency improvements along with their DTC business finally becoming profitable helping to bolster net income. The current share price suggests a 2 ...