Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Entertainment

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners. It also provides direct-to-consumer streaming services through Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, and Hulu; sports-related video streaming content through ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+ DTC, and Star; sale/licensing of film and episodic content to television and video-on-demand services; theatrical, home entertainment, and music distribution services; DVD and Blu-ray discs, electronic home video licenses, and VOD rental services; staging and licensing of live entertainment events; and post-production services. In addition, the company operates theme parks and resorts, such as Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, National Geographic Expeditions, and Adventures by Disney, as well as Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Hawaii. Further, it licenses its intellectual property (IP) to a third party that owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort; licenses trade names, characters, visual, literary, and other IP for use on merchandise, published materials, and games; operates a direct-to-home satellite distribution platform; sells branded merchandise through retail, online, and wholesale businesses; and develops and publishes books, comic books, and magazines. The company was founded in 1923 and is based in Burbank, California.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for DIS
Revenue projections for DIS

The Walt Disney Company is projected to see a decline in revenue compared to last year, which could lead to investor caution. A drop in earnings is often viewed as a negative signal for profitability, making it more difficult for the company to maintain investor confidence in its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.669000
forwardPE 14.145072
debtToEquity 40.909000
earningsGrowth -0.043000
revenueGrowth 0.052000
grossMargins 0.372840
operatingMargins 0.153610
trailingEps 6.790000
forwardEps 7.334710

DIS's current ratio of 0.669 implies that the company may face difficulties covering short-term debt with its current assets and cash reserves. This signals potential liquidity risks and could require additional financial strategies to meet obligations.
DIS's Forward PE being in a reasonable range suggests the stock is fairly priced based on its earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, leaving room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking opportunities for future value appreciation.
DIS's low growth in both earnings and revenue signals a potential profit decline. This could be a sign of financial trouble, suggesting that the company's profitability might shrink in the near future.
DIS's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is experiencing losses at both the production and operational levels. This could point to inefficiencies or declining demand for its products.
DIS's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS signals anticipated growth in profitability for the current financial year. This suggests that DIS is on track to improve its earnings, outpacing the previous year's performance and reflecting positive market expectations.

Price projections:

Price projections for DIS
Price projections for DIS

The Walt Disney Company's price has often been near the lower end of the projected range. This ongoing trend suggests that investor confidence might be waning, and the stock could face challenges in gaining upward momentum.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for DIS
Insider Transactions for DIS


The Walt Disney Company experienced 4 sell transactions with market price of 114.19499969482422 per share.2 transactions to buy DIS took place, with market price at 106.98999786376953 per share.Investors have shown more interest in buying than selling DIS at current price levels, which may point to a positive market sentiment. This could indicate that investors are expecting favorable results from the stock in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for DIS
Recommendations trend for DIS


The recent buy bias from analysts suggests The Walt Disney Company is seen as a strong investment, encouraging more investors to consider it. With this favorable sentiment, The Walt Disney Company appears to be a reliable option for parking money, offering stability and long-term growth potential in the stock market.