This Stock’s Dividend Has Risen 1.5X in 2 Years. Is It a Buy Here?

Last week, Disney (DIS) announced its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings, which were a mixed bag and led to a selloff in the stock. One of the key highlights of the report was the 50% hike in its dividend, following which the company will pay an annual dividend of $1.50 in the current fiscal year. Disney increased its dividends by 33% in December 2024, also. Since reinstating its dividends in late 2023, its semi-annual dividends have risen from $0.30 to $0.75 – a 1.5-fold increase. On the face of it, the hike looks ...