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Walt Disney (DIS) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
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In the latest close session, Walt Disney (DIS - Free Report) was up +1.53% at $110.66. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.33%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.08%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.08%.
The stock of entertainment company has risen by 1.87% in the past month, leading the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 3.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.41%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Walt Disney in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on November 17, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.68, showcasing a 51.35% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $25.29 billion, up 12.58% from the year-ago period.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $6.92 per share and a revenue of $101.63 billion, signifying shifts of +16.69% and +7.63%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Walt Disney. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.05% lower. Currently, Walt Disney is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Walt Disney's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 14.6. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.43, which means Walt Disney is trading at a premium to the group.
One should further note that DIS currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.26. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Media Conglomerates industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.26 as of yesterday's close.
The Media Conglomerates industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 164, this industry ranks in the bottom 34% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.
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Walt Disney (DIS) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
In the latest close session, Walt Disney (DIS - Free Report) was up +1.53% at $110.66. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.33%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.08%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.08%.
The stock of entertainment company has risen by 1.87% in the past month, leading the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 3.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.41%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Walt Disney in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on November 17, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.68, showcasing a 51.35% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $25.29 billion, up 12.58% from the year-ago period.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $6.92 per share and a revenue of $101.63 billion, signifying shifts of +16.69% and +7.63%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Walt Disney. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.05% lower. Currently, Walt Disney is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Walt Disney's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 14.6. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.43, which means Walt Disney is trading at a premium to the group.
One should further note that DIS currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.26. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Media Conglomerates industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.26 as of yesterday's close.
The Media Conglomerates industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 164, this industry ranks in the bottom 34% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.