DIS - The Walt Disney Company
| Previous Close | 109.3600 |
| Open | 108.8900 |
| Bid | 108.5200 x 900 |
| Ask | 108.5100 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 108.2302 - 109.2500 |
| 52 Week Range | 96.8000 - 117.9000 |
| Volume | 728,448 |
| Avg. Volume | 6,775,573 |
| Market Cap | 161.276B |
| Beta | 1.05 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 13.69 |
| EPS (TTM) | 7.9210 |
| Earnings Date | Nov 7, 2018 - Nov 12, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 1.68 (1.54%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-07-06 |
| 1y Target Est | 119.34 |
- Zacks•1 hour ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Netflix, Amazon, Apple and Disney
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Netflix, Amazon, Apple and Disney
- The Wall Street Journal•3 hours ago
[$$] Sky Takeover Explained
NBCUniversal Inc.’s owner, Comcast Corp., raised its offer to buy all of Sky to £25.9 billion on July 11. Co. to acquire most of Fox’s entertainment assets, until Comcast dropped its pursuit of the Fox assets. In the fiscal year to the end of June, Sky had revenue of £13.59 billion and a pretax profit of £864 million.
- The Wall Street Journal•14 hours ago
[$$] Disney Doesn’t Need Hulu to Challenge Netflix
Disney may be better off battling Netflix without Hulu. The media giant will gain control of the video-streaming service as part of its acquisition of assets belonging to 21st Century Fox. Selling the unit would be a straightforward way for Disney to cut debt and free up resources for its own streaming endeavors.
- Reuters•15 hours ago
'This is Us' stars arrive early for television's Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES, Sept 17 (Reuters) - "This is Us" stars Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore and Sterling K. Brown joined Scarlett Johansson, Henry Winkler and the young cast of "Stranger Things" on the Emmy red carpet on Monday as the highest honors in television kicked off. "Insecure" actress Issa Rae, "Shameless" actor William H. Macy and Kristen Bell of comedy "The Good Place," were also among the early arrivals under warm, sunny skies in Los Angeles. "Saturday Night Live" stars Michael Che and Colin Jost will host the annual Emmy Awards host for the first time on an evening where barbs about U.S. President Donald Trump and other topical issues are expected to feature.
- American City Business Journals•16 hours ago
AMC integrates subscription plan with Fandango, Atom
AMC Stubs A-List members can now reserve tickets through Fandango and Atom Tickets. Subscribers to the VIP tier of AMC Theatres’ loyalty program can enter their A-List membership number during checkout on the advance ticketing services and apply the ticket to one of their three movies per week. “The guest feedback and membership sign-up rate have far exceeded our expectations, but we’re constantly looking for ways to provide more opportunities for guest value through A-List,” said AMC (NYSE: AMC) Executive Vice President and CMO Stephen Colanero in a statement, calling the integration in “keeping with our mission of providing our loyal guests with as much convenience and flexibility as possible.” AMC’s answer to MoviePass, Stubs A-List includes up to three movies per week for $20 per month.
- American City Business Journals•17 hours ago
Disney Epcot's iconic nighttime show to be replaced next year
One of Walt Disney World's nighttime shows in Orlando is coming to an end, opening the door for future additions. Disney (NYSE: DIS) announced its Epcot's Illumination: Reflections of Earth nighttime show will come to an end in the second half of next year as part of the theme park's ongoing additions that include new attractions like a Guardians of the Galaxy ride. Here's more from the Disney Parks Blog: Illuminations has been part of the Epcot line-up since 1999, but all attractions eventually have to evolve.
- InvestorPlace•18 hours ago
7 Market Heavyweights to Ditch Before the Selloff
The company will next report results on Oct. 22, after the close. Analysts are looking for earnings of $10.49 per share on revenues of $27.25 billion. When the company last reported on July 23, earnings of $11.75 beat estimates by $2.05 on a 25.6% rise in revenues.
Reuters•19 hours agoFox says Sky shareholders have until October 6 to accept offer
(Reuters) - Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA.O) said on Monday that its 14 pounds per share bid for Sky Plc (SKYB.L) will remain open for acceptances until October 6. As of Monday, Rupert Murdoch-controlled ...
- American City Business Journals•20 hours ago
EU regulators set deadline to approve Disney’s Fox acquisition
The European Commission set a deadline of Oct. 19, at which point it can approve the deal, with or without concessions, or launch a four-month inquiry.
- Simply Wall St.•21 hours ago
What does The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE:DIS) Balance Sheet Tell Us About Its Future?
There are a number of reasons that attract investors towards large-cap companies such as The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), with a market cap of US$162.50b. One reason being its ‘tooRead More...
- American City Business Journals•22 hours ago
How a 25-year Goldman Sachs vet sees his new role as chief exec of the National Geographic Society
Tracy Wolstencroft says he's optimistic of the society's financial stability despite drops in revenue.
- American City Business Journals•23 hours ago
U.K. takeover rules may require a blind auction for Fox, Comcast fight
Comcast and Walt Disney Co., which is backing Fox via the mega merger, are targeting Sky for its international footprint
- Market Realist•23 hours ago
Facebook Challenges Netflix for Online Audience Share
Although Facebook (FB) and Netflix (NFLX) have built their online video services on different models, they compete for the same audience—typically cord-cutters who are shifting from traditional pay-TV programming to watching video content on the Internet. A latecomer to the online video business, Facebook launched its Watch video service a year ago in the United States.
Market Realist•yesterdayA Look at Electronic Arts’ Journey in Competitive Gaming
Electronic Arts (EA) is optimistic about the market opportunity in eSports and competitive gaming verticals. According to Newzoo, the eSports market will be valued at $1 billion by the end of 2018 and is estimated to reach $1.4 billion by 2020.
- Reuters•yesterday
Dragons, handmaids and housewives - it's time for the Emmys
The best drama and comedy series races for television's highest honors are too close to call ahead of Monday's Emmy awards, where the field is so packed with quality contenders that some shows may leave empty-handed. "Saturday Night Live" stars Michael Che and Colin Jost host for the first time on an evening where barbs about U.S. President Donald Trump and other topical issues are expected to feature. "They are outrageous political satirists and if they don't shine on stage in that way, people will be disappointed," said Tom O'Neil, editor of awards website goldderby.com.
Reuters•yesterdayEU regulators to rule on Disney's $71 billion bid for Fox assets by October 19
EU antitrust regulators have set an Oct. 19 deadline for their ruling on Walt Disney's $71.3 billion bid for Twenty-First Century Fox Inc's entertainment assets, the European Commission said on Monday. ...
Reuters•yesterdayEU regulators to rule on Disney's $71 billion bid for Fox assets by Oct. 19
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators have set an Oct. 19 deadline for their ruling on Walt Disney's (DIS.N) $71.3 billion (54.46 billion pounds) bid for Twenty-First Century Fox Inc's (FOXA.O) ...
- The Wall Street Journal•2 days ago
[$$] Fox, Comcast Fight for Sky Could End in Sealed Bids
LONDON—The victor in a very public bidding war between 21st Century Fox Inc. and Comcast Inc. for British broadcaster Sky PLC is likely to be decided in private. U.K. corporate-takeover rules could require a sealed-bid auction—also known as a blind auction—to conclude what might otherwise become a never-ending game of ever-sweeter bids. In such auctions, bidders submit secret offers to a third-party arbiter.
- Motley Fool•3 days ago
Everyone but Disney Wants to Scare You This Weekend
Halloween Horror Nights begins tonight as Comcast, Six Flags, and Cedar Fair get in on the seasonal fun.
- Motley Fool•3 days ago
Disney CEO Bob Iger Talks Streaming, International Expansion, and More
Investors won't want to miss these quotes from the entertainment titan's chief executive officer.
- Zacks•4 days ago
Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
Walt Disney (DIS) closed the most recent trading day at $109.24, moving -1.3% from the previous trading session.
- GuruFocus.com•4 days ago
Mario Gabelli's Gabelli Asset Fund 2nd Quarter Commentary
For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the net asset value ("NAV") per Class AAA Share of The Gabelli Asset Fund increased 2.1% compared with an increase of 3.4% for the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") 500 Index. Discovery Communications (0.8%) (+31%) appreciated in part because it is increasingly viewed as an alternate takeover target for Comcast and because of increased synergies from its own acquisition of Scripps Networks.
- American City Business Journals•4 days ago
Streaming roundup: Netflix, HBO rivalry heats up ahead of Emmys
Recent stories on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other streaming services reported by The Business Journals and elsewhere.
- Motley Fool•4 days ago
In Your 50s? Consider Buying These 3 Stocks
Disney, IBM, and GM each operate in different industries, but share characteristics that make them worth adding to your portfolio.
Market Realist•4 days agoAT&T Is Looking to Double-Down on Its Content Business
Telecommunications giant AT&T’s (T) CEO Randall Stephenson said the carrier will shift resources to Time Warner’s crown jewel, HBO, from other divisions of the media company it recently acquired. AT&T wants to ramp up its content investments to better compete with streaming giant Netflix (NFLX).
