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NYSE · DIS
The Walt Disney Company
Communication Services · Entertainment
$107.16
Down-$1.87 (-1.75%)
Updated Sep 4, 2026, 9:36 PM
SID Score
7.7/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
58/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 201.1B
- P/E ratio
- 16.21
- Dividend yield
- 2.33%
- 52-week range
- $92.19 – $116.03
- Volume
- 6.24M
- Avg. volume
- 10.37M
Price performance
DIS price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
DIS closed at $107.16 after 21 trading sessions, up 2.37% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $107.16
- Period change
- +2.37%
- Period low
- $103.18
- Period high
- $111.25
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | $108.62 | $109.20 | $106.90 | $107.16 | 6.24M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $106.71 | $108.99 | $106.325 | $107.98 | 7.56M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $107.24 | $108.95 | $106.14 | $106.22 | 7.03M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $107.78 | $108.09 | $106.97 | $107.55 | 8.73M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $107.25 | $108.195 | $107.03 | $108.10 | 5.47M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $108.78 | $108.87 | $106.74 | $106.82 | 8.7M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $111.30 | $111.52 | $109.45 | $109.63 | 8.53M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $110.50 | $111.595 | $109.76 | $111.25 | 6.75M |
| 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 |
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DIS research
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.
Visit company websiteAnalyst outlook
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 | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 4, 2026, 9:08 PM
Why Is DIS Down Today? Legal Battles and Cord-Cutting Headwinds Weigh on Stock
Disney shares declined 1.75% today amid a mix of regulatory challenges and ongoing structural headwinds in traditional television. While the company has gained 2.4% since its last earnings report, multiple legal disputes and the accelerating shift to virtual TV services are creating near-term pressure on investor sentiment.
Bottom line: Disney's 1.75% decline reflects legitimate near-term concerns around regulatory battles, patent disputes, and accelerating cord-cutting trends that challenge its traditional TV business. However, at only 1% undervalued with strategic initiatives like the Hulu Live TV partnership progressing, the stock appears fairly valued for patient investors who believe in the company's streaming transformation and diversified entertainment ecosystem.
Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026
Why Is Disney (DIS) Up 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
Disney (DIS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
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Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026
Disney (DIS) Stock Could Be 1% Undervalued As ABC Legal Fight Drags On
Walt Disney stock has fallen about 40.5% over the past five years, yet current checks suggest the shares now look close to their intrinsic value on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) basis, while earnings-based multiples still screen as relatively low. That mix puts Disney in an interesting spot for investors who are weighing a long period of weak share price performance against more neutral valuation signals. The roughly 40.5% share price decline over five years highlights how investor...
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The Walt Disney Company Stock Performance
The Walt Disney Company shares closed at $107.17, registering a daily gain of 1.74%, per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, DIS has appreciated by $9.98, while the three-month return stands at $8.64, reflecting sustained upward momentum. The stock currently trades above both its 50-day moving average of $100.94 and its 200-day moving average of $103.36, according to Massive/Polygon technical data, positioning it in a technically constructive zone. The 14-day relative strength index reads 57.1, indicating neither overbought nor oversold conditions. DIS carries a beta of 1.497, suggesting meaningfully higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 10.37 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity. The company's market capitalization is approximately $201.1 billion. Over the trailing twelve-month period, the stock has gained 2.55%, underperforming relative to its recent shorter-term trajectory.
The Walt Disney Company Valuation Analysis
The Walt Disney Company currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.21, according to SID market data, positioning the entertainment conglomerate at a moderate valuation relative to the broader Communication Services sector. The PEG ratio stands at 2.16, suggesting that when adjusted for anticipated earnings growth, the stock's valuation carries a premium above the typical fair-value benchmark of 1.0. Per SEC filings, the price-to-book ratio is 1.83, reflecting a modest premium over book value consistent with a capital-intensive media and parks business. Disney's dividend yield currently sits at approximately 0.90%, following the company's reinstatement of shareholder distributions. The $201.1 billion market capitalization places Disney among the largest media and entertainment companies globally. These valuation metrics collectively indicate that the market is pricing in steady but not aggressive earnings expansion, with the elevated PEG ratio suggesting growth expectations remain tempered relative to the current multiple.
Smart Money Activity for DIS
The Walt Disney Company's composite smart money score stands at 58 out of 100, generating a neutral signal per SID market data. Institutional ownership scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust participation from major fund managers and reinforcing strong institutional conviction in the stock. In contrast, the dark pool activity score is notably low at 5.0 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange block trading activity in recent periods. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions in the last 90 days, comprising 6 purchases and 14 sales, resulting in an insider score of 15.2 out of 25. The net selling bias among insiders is noteworthy but not uncommon for a large-cap company where executives routinely liquidate equity compensation. Congressional trading activity scores 12.8 out of 25, reflecting moderate legislative interest. The divergence between maximum institutional confidence and subdued dark pool activity presents a mixed composite reading, keeping the overall smart money signal at neutral territory.
The Walt Disney Company Earnings Outlook
The Walt Disney Company has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly results. Per company earnings reports, the fiscal quarter reported on August 5, 2026, showed earnings per share of $2.06 against a consensus estimate of $1.86, representing a positive surprise of $0.20 or approximately 10.8%. The prior quarter reported on May 6, 2026, delivered EPS of $1.57 versus estimates of $1.49, a beat of $0.08. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.58 for the upcoming quarter anticipated around February 2026, with a subsequent quarter estimate of $1.59, according to consensus data. The sequential earnings trajectory indicates accelerating profitability, with the most recent quarter's $2.06 EPS marking a meaningful step-up from the $1.57 posted in the prior period. This upward earnings trajectory aligns with management's stated focus on streaming profitability and parks segment optimization.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for DIS
Wall Street consensus on The Walt Disney Company remains decisively bullish following the company's most recent earnings release. Per SID consensus data, five analyst actions were issued on August 6, 2026, with all firms maintaining positive ratings. Barclays and Wells Fargo both reiterated Overweight ratings on the main listing, while Benchmark, Argus Research, and Guggenheim each maintained Buy ratings. Notably, none of the five firms adjusted their stance from prior ratings, reflecting sustained conviction rather than reactive upgrades. The unanimity across both bulge-bracket banks and independent research firms is significant, as it suggests broad-based agreement on Disney's fundamental trajectory. According to Wall Street analyst reports, the reiteration cluster immediately following earnings indicates that the $2.06 EPS beat and forward guidance met or exceeded institutional expectations. The absence of any downgrades or neutral ratings among recent coverage actions underscores a constructive institutional view on the company's multi-segment strategy and improving profitability profile.
