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NASDAQ · DIS
The Walt Disney Company
Communication Services · Entertainment
$110.61
Up+$0.64 (+0.58%)
Updated Aug 25, 2026, 8:49 PM
SID Score
7.9/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
62/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 201.1B
- P/E ratio
- 16.21
- Dividend yield
- 2.26%
- 52-week range
- $92.19 – $116.03
- Volume
- 12.66M
- Avg. volume
- 10.37M
Price performance
DIS price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
DIS closed at $110.61 after 21 trading sessions, up 14.44% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $110.61
- Period change
- +14.44%
- Period low
- $96.16
- Period high
- $110.61
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | $108.39 | $111.87 | $108.08 | $110.61 | 12.66M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $107.57 | $108.41 | $106.97 | $107.78 | 6.84M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $106.88 | $108.69 | $106.42 | $107.32 | 7.97M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $104.06 | $107.06 | $103.96 | $106.93 | 8.05M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $104.19 | $105.21 | $103.625 | $103.95 | 6.15M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $106.33 | $106.6375 | $103.46 | $103.50 | 7.64M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $104.99 | $107.11 | $104.91 | $106.85 | 8.18M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $103.80 | $104.94 | $103.46 | $104.80 | 7.1M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $103.29 | $103.68 | $102.025 | $103.22 | 6.72M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $102.95 | $104.085 | $102.79 | $103.53 | 6.78M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $104.61 | $104.80 | $102.8018 | $103.18 | 8.63M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $104.42 | $105.25 | $103.70 | $104.91 | 10.93M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $102.54 | $104.73 | $102.515 | $104.68 | 14.05M |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $101.99 | $103.21 | $99.685 | $101.76 | 20.81M |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $97.87 | $98.57 | $97.38 | $98.18 | 16.8M |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $97.62 | $99.05 | $97.21 | $98.14 | 11.79M |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $96.075 | $96.59 | $95.60 | $96.19 | 11.19M |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $97.405 | $97.48 | $94.46 | $96.16 | 21.11M |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $98.34 | $99.41 | $97.992 | $98.48 | 11.07M |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $97.00 | $99.23 | $96.97 | $98.89 | 11.4M |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $95.514 | $97.19 | $95.514 | $96.65 | 10.6M |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses the ESPN family of TV networks and streaming services. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks, cruises, and vacation destinations and also engages in merchandise licensing.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $139.71
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 14
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Argus Research | Buy | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Guggenheim | Buy | — |
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Yahoo · Aug 23, 2026
Jim Cramer Wanted To Own The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) But Couldn’t
Entertainment giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)’s shares are down by 9% over the past year and by 3.6% year-to-date. One aspect of the firm that Cramer regularly discusses is its cruise ship business. For instance, in August 2025, the CNBC TV host predicted that The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) would make “a lot of […]
Yahoo · Aug 22, 2026
The Lakers as a $12.5 Billion Tax Shelter
In early August, former Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner bought a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers at a record $12.5 billion valuation—$2.5 billion more than the sale price a year ago. Another is not-so-obvious: tax benefits. Since 2004, pro franchises have been considered “Section 197 intangibles,” says tax expert Robert Willens.
Yahoo · Aug 21, 2026
3 Value Stocks We Keep Off Our Radar
The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer. However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.
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The Walt Disney Company Stock Performance
The Walt Disney Company shares closed at $110.60, gaining 1.74% in the most recent session, per SID market data. DIS has demonstrated strong short-term momentum with a one-month return of 16.62%, significantly outpacing its three-month gain of 7.39% and its modest one-year appreciation of 3.60%. The stock currently trades well above both its 50-day moving average of $100.07 and its 200-day moving average of $103.56, according to Massive/Polygon technical data. However, the 14-day relative strength index stands at 76.8, placing DIS in overbought territory above the conventional 70 threshold. The stock carries a beta of 1.497, indicating notably higher volatility than the broader market. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 10.37 million shares, supporting the recent price advance with adequate liquidity. Disney's market capitalization stands at approximately $201.1 billion.
The Walt Disney Company Valuation Analysis
The Walt Disney Company currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.21, positioning it at a moderate valuation within the Communication Services sector, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 2.16, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate does not fully justify its current P/E multiple, as values above 1.0 generally indicate premium pricing relative to expected growth. Disney's price-to-book ratio of 1.83 reflects a modest premium over book value, according to SEC filings. The company has reinstated its dividend program, offering a current yield of approximately 0.90%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. With a market capitalization of $201.1 billion, Disney remains one of the largest media and entertainment conglomerates globally. The valuation metrics collectively suggest DIS is priced at levels that incorporate steady earnings expectations without excessive premium relative to sector peers.
Smart Money Activity for DIS
The Walt Disney Company registers a smart money score of 62 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional ownership scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust confidence from major asset managers and funds, according to 13F institutional filings. Congressional trading activity scores 12.8 out of 25, suggesting moderate legislative interest in the stock. Insider activity presents a more cautious picture, scoring 15.2 out of 25. SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, comprising 6 purchases and 14 sales, indicating a sell-heavy ratio of roughly 2.3-to-1. Dark pool activity scores a relatively low 8.7 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange institutional accumulation during the current period. The divergence between maximum institutional conviction and the insider sell bias represents a notable data point for investors monitoring directional smart money flows in Disney shares.
The Walt Disney Company Earnings Outlook
The Walt Disney Company has delivered consecutive earnings beats in its two most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the quarter reported on August 5, 2026, Disney posted earnings per share of $2.06 against analyst estimates of $1.86, representing a positive surprise of $0.20 or approximately 10.8%. The prior quarter reported on May 6, 2026, showed EPS of $1.57 versus the $1.49 consensus, a $0.08 upside surprise. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.58 for the upcoming February 2026 fiscal quarter and $1.59 for the following period, per consensus data. The upward trajectory from $1.57 to $2.06 across reported quarters reflects meaningful sequential earnings expansion. Disney's consistent ability to surpass Wall Street expectations across multiple quarters demonstrates improving operational execution across its diversified entertainment, streaming, and parks segments.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for DIS
Wall Street analysts maintain a broadly constructive stance on The Walt Disney Company following its most recent earnings report. On August 6, 2026, five firms issued updated ratings, with all maintaining positive outlooks, per Wall Street analyst reports. Barclays and Wells Fargo both reiterated Overweight ratings on the stock, while Benchmark, Argus Research, and Guggenheim each reaffirmed Buy recommendations, according to SID consensus data. Notably, none of the five covering analysts downgraded or altered their prior ratings, reflecting sustained confidence in Disney's fundamental trajectory. The unanimous positive sentiment followed the company's earnings beat of $0.20 per share above consensus estimates reported the prior day. The consistency of Overweight and Buy ratings across both bulge-bracket and independent research firms suggests broad-based institutional agreement on Disney's forward earnings potential. No analyst among the recent updates issued a Hold, Underweight, or Sell recommendation on DIS shares.
