Walt Disney Company (DIS)

Over the past year, The Walt Disney Co. stock has increased by 24.81%. Recently, shares reached a 52-week high due to strong quarterly earnings and positive analyst sentiment. The company reported a strong Q2 2025, with adjusted EPS up 20% year-over-year, and raised its full-year EPS guidance. Disney pays semi-annual dividends, with the last dividend per share being $0.50.

Demand for Disney's products and services, especially theme parks, exhibits strong seasonality with high visitor influx during peak seasons. Disney uses dynamic pricing, adjusting ticket prices based on demand patterns. Bookings for theme parks reflect healthy demand, but there is a forecast of moderating demand through the summer of 2024 due to a global moderation of post-COVID travel.

The Walt Disney Company operates in the Communication Services sector, focusing on Entertainment and Movies/Entertainment. The company is structured around three segments: Disney Entertainment, Disney Experiences, and ESPN. Disney Entertainment includes film and television content production, broadcast networks, and streaming services. Disney Experiences brings Disney's stories to life through theme parks, resorts, and consumer products. ESPN is a multiplatform sports entertainment brand.

Disney has a global presence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, managed through four divisions. Theme parks and resorts are located in North America (Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort), Europe (Disneyland Paris), and Asia (Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Shanghai Disney Resort). A new Disney park resort has been announced in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Disney's brand reputation has declined in recent years, falling in the Axios Harris Poll. Factors impacting the reputation include leadership changes and layoffs, price increases, a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, perceived decline in content quality, and streaming service decisions.

The ownership structure of The Walt Disney Co. includes institutional, retail, and individual investors. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp., holding approximately 74.14% of total shares outstanding. Top individual owners include Christine M. McCarthy, Robert A. Iger, and Kevin A. Lansberry.