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Embattled media giant Disney is expanding its search for Bob Iger’s successor beyond the the walls of the Magic Kingdom, according to a new report. The Mouse House had been mulling a handful of internal candidates, but is now working with recruiters from search firm Heidrick & Struggles to conduct its review of external contenders for the top job, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.One possible successor from the outside is Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson, a name that has been consistently floated i ...

Disney‘s process to identify CEO Bob Iger‘s successor will officially include external candidates as well as four current executives. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday morning on the deliberations extending to outsized candidates. One particular outsider, Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson, was called out in the Journal report and pictured prominently in a photo. When asked by Deadline if that treatment reflected Wilson’s status as a leading candidate in the derby, a Disney rep declined to comment. M ...

Walt Disney will take to the earnings confessional before the open on Thursday, Nov. 14Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) will report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, Nov. 14. Analysts expect revenue to total $22.59 billion -- a roughly 6.4% year-over-year increase -- while the earnings estimate of $1.09 per share would point to a 32.9% year-over-year rise.Stepping back, DIS settled lower the day after earnings in five of the past eight quarters, including a 9.5% drop in May and 4. ...

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is slated to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results on Nov. 14.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $22.59 billion, suggesting modest growth of 6.37% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.The consensus mark for earnings has moved south by a penny to $1.09 per share over the past 30 days, indicating growth of 32.93% year over year.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchFind the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.In the last r ...

Disney (NYSE: DIS ) has long been considered a company of the highest quality and resilience. Its parks are (or at least were) unique experiences desired all over the world and with the capacity to increase prices inEquity Research Analyst with a broad career in the financial market, covered both Brazilian and global stocks. As a value investor, my analysis is primarily fundamental, focusing on identifying undervalued stocks with growth potential.Associated with the existing author D.M. Martins Research.Ana ...

The upcoming report from Walt Disney (DIS) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share, indicating an increase of 32.9% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $22.59 billion, representing an increase of 6.4% year over year.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.4% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.Before a ...

The media stock is starting to rally, and now it has a huge quarter to announce on Wednesday.It's been more than four months since Walt Disney (DIS 0.09%) shares have traded in the triple digits. The media giant's stock last topped $100 in late June, but it's closing in on the round milestone.Momentum is on its side. The shares are moving higher for the third consecutive month. Disney also clocked in with intraday highs north of $99 -- just below $100 -- for the last three trading days of last week. All it ...

Key TakeawaysDisney is set to report earnings Thursday morning, with analysts expecting revenue and profits to grow year-over-year. The profitability of its streaming operations and revenue for its theme parks and cruises have been in focus in recent quarters.The company recently announced a new chairman of the board, and said it will decide on CEO Bob Iger's successor by early 2026. The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is set to report earnings Thursday morning, rounding out its results for fiscal 2024. Analysts expe ...

Market Performance - The Dow and S&P 500 both gained more than 4.6% for the week, marking their best weeks of the year and their first positive weeks in the past three [3] - The Nasdaq rose 5.7% for the week, its strongest weekly gain since September [3] - The Dow surpassed 44,000 for the first time ever, and the S&P 500 topped 6,000 for the first time ever, though they closed just below those levels [2] - All three stock benchmarks (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) finished the week at closing record highs [2] Sector Performance - Consumer Discretionary led the S&P 500 sectors with a 7.62% weekly gain, followed by Energy (6.16%), Industrials (5.93%), Financials (5.53%), and Information Technology (5.44%) [4] - Year-to-date, Information Technology has the highest gain at 36.14%, followed by Financials (30.46%) and Communication Services (34.93%) [4] Earnings and Company Updates - Home Depot is expected to report Q3 sales of $39.24 billion and earnings of $3.64 per share, with potential sales boosts from hurricane recovery efforts [14] - Disney is expected to report Q4 sales of $22.44 billion and earnings of $1.10 per share, with its direct-to-consumer business improving profitability [16] - Disney's experiences business may face challenges due to hurricane-related closures and inflation-weary consumers [15] Economic Data and Reports - The October consumer price index (CPI) is expected to show a 2.6% annual increase, with the core rate rising 3.3% year-over-year [10] - The October producer price index (PPI) is expected to show a 2.3% annual increase in headline PPI and a 2.9% year-over-year increase in the core rate [11] - October retail sales and industrial production data will be released on Friday, providing insights into consumer spending and manufacturing activity [12] Market Reaction to Political Events - The stock market reacted strongly to the presidential election results, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq reaching all-time highs [2] - Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley surged double-digits on a percentage basis following the election results [5]