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Why Walt Disney (DIS) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
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Walt Disney (DIS - Free Report) closed at $114.38 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.12% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.37%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.38%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.83%.
Shares of the entertainment company witnessed a gain of 9.17% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its gain of 6.48%, and the S&P 500's loss of 2.29%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Walt Disney in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on November 17, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.67, marking a 50.45% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $25.3 billion, reflecting a 12.62% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.91 per share and a revenue of $101.64 billion, demonstrating changes of +16.53% and +7.65%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Walt Disney should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.13% lower. Currently, Walt Disney is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Walt Disney is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.13. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.13, so one might conclude that Walt Disney is trading at no noticeable deviation comparatively.
It's also important to note that DIS currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.31. 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 had an average PEG ratio of 1.39 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Media Conglomerates industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 170, putting it in the bottom 32% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
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Why Walt Disney (DIS) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
Walt Disney (DIS - Free Report) closed at $114.38 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.12% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.37%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.38%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.83%.
Shares of the entertainment company witnessed a gain of 9.17% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its gain of 6.48%, and the S&P 500's loss of 2.29%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Walt Disney in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on November 17, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.67, marking a 50.45% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $25.3 billion, reflecting a 12.62% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.91 per share and a revenue of $101.64 billion, demonstrating changes of +16.53% and +7.65%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Walt Disney should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.13% lower. Currently, Walt Disney is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Walt Disney is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.13. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.13, so one might conclude that Walt Disney is trading at no noticeable deviation comparatively.
It's also important to note that DIS currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.31. 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 had an average PEG ratio of 1.39 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Media Conglomerates industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 170, putting it in the bottom 32% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.