In a surprising deal announced on Monday, Disney is set to combine its Hulu Live TV business with Fubo, the live TV streaming service known for its extensive sports coverage. Under the terms of the deal, Disney will own about 70% of Fubo, which will continue to be available to viewers as a separate offering.   This new deal is expected to shake up the streaming TV business as the combined Fubo and Hulu Live TV player will let it take on major competitor YouTube TV, which has over 8 million subscribers. Hulu ...

Fresh financials, potential blockbusters, and a major celebratory milestone are just some of the reasons to keep the media giant close this year.You might not view Walt Disney (DIS -0.48%) as a holiday play, but the media giant is built for December. It's a conglomerate ripe for this time of year. Its theme parks see a seasonal bounce this time of year, particularly later this month, when schools let out for two weeks.Disney also always seems to have a blockbuster or two hitting theaters as the calendar yea ...

Walt Disney World is hoping to attract visitors to its Orlando resort this summer with a limited-time offer.Beginning on Jan. 2, guests purchasing select Walt Disney World vacation packages for 2025 can enjoy a free dining plan.The offer is available most nights for arrivals between May 27 to June 26, and July 7 to Aug. 6, according to a press release.In order to participate in the promotion, a minimum 3-night, 3-day non-discounted Walt Disney World package that includes room and a theme park ticket with a ...

Disney's 24% gain so far in 2024 merely matches the market's jump. Let's see if it can fare even better next year.It's been a good year for Walt Disney (DIS -0.89%) investors. Shares of the media giant are trading 24% higher in 2024 heading into the final full trading week of the year. This happens to match the 24% increase for the S&P 500. If the media giant can edge out the market in the next few days it will be the first time since 2020 that Disney stock beats the S&P 500.Naturally investors don't want t ...

With the broad market indexes are trading near their all-time highs, investors might be discouraged because they're finding fewer places to park their hard-earned savings. It's understandable to think that solid bargains are hard to come by these days.However, I'm here to tell you to remain optimistic. In fact, investors have a great opportunity right now to buy a growth stock recently trading 44% below its peak. Here's what you need to know.Streaming profitabilityInvestors should consider scooping up share ...

Disney has a successful track record of acquiring media properties and bringing them to a new level.The entertainment industry has always been tough to navigate. Whether you're a Hollywood star or a famous athlete, the entertainment world is predicated on a "what have you done for me lately?" mentality.But one company that seems to defy expectations time and again is The Walt Disney Company (DIS 0.59%). For a century, Disney has captivated audiences around the world like no other company in history. From an ...

Disney (DIS) is positioning itself for significant growth as it approaches 2025, leveraging its unparalleled content ecosystem, streaming success and expanding parks business. With fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results demonstrating strong execution across segments and a clear strategic roadmap ahead, Disney presents a compelling investment case. The stock has outperformed the broader market, gaining 23.3% year to date compared with the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s growth of 11%, reflecting investor c ...

The U.S. media and entertainment sector presents compelling investment opportunities heading into 2025, with industry valuations suggesting potential upside amid transformative developments. Trading at 1.14x trailing P/S, significantly below the S&P 500's 5.79x and the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s 2.26X, the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry appears attractively valued for investors seeking growth at reasonable prices. The industry's median valuation of 1.09x indicates room for multiple expansion ...

Investors interested in Media Conglomerates stocks are likely familiar with Walt Disney (DIS) and Pearson (PSO) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style S ...

Core Viewpoint - Walt Disney Company is expected to experience growth driven by its theme parks and streaming services, with a positive outlook from analyst Barton Crockett [1][2]. Group 1: Analyst Insights - Crockett maintains a Buy rating on Disney and has raised the price target from $122 to $135, indicating confidence in the stock's potential [2]. - The new price target reflects an expectation for Disney shares to trade at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22x, moving away from the recent near 10% discount to the market average [2]. - Crockett believes that a re-rating for Disney is supported by increasing confidence in the company's portfolio durability and growth trajectory, alongside reduced concerns about linear TV pressures and streaming competition [3]. Group 2: Financial Projections - Disney is projected to achieve high single-digit earnings per share growth in 2025, with double-digit growth anticipated in 2026 and 2027, although these targets are considered aggressive [3]. - The Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment, which includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN, is expected to be a significant growth driver, with cross-promotion strategies helping to reduce subscriber churn [4]. Group 3: Market Performance - Disney's stock is currently down 0.58% to $112.41, with a 52-week trading range of $83.91 to $123.74, but has seen a 24% increase year-to-date in 2024 [5].