WDP - The Walt Disney Company - Stock & Dividends

Exchange: XETRA Stock Exchange • Country: United States • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US2546871060

Movies, Television, Streaming, ThemeParks, Resorts

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television video streaming content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners. It also offers direct-to-consumer streaming services through Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, Hulu, and Star+; sports-related entertainment services through ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+ DTC, and Star; sale/licensing of film and episodic content to third-party television and VOD services; theatrical, home entertainment, and music distribution services; DVD and Blu-ray discs, electronic home video licenses, and VOD rental services; staging and licensing of live entertainment events; and post-production services. In addition, the company operates theme parks and resorts comprising Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, National Geographic Expeditions, and Adventures by Disney, as well as Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Hawaii. It also licenses its intellectual property to a third party for operations of the Tokyo Disney Resort; licenses trade names, characters, visual, literary, and other IP for use on merchandise, published materials, and games; operates a direct-to-home satellite distribution platform; sells branded merchandise through retail, online, and wholesale businesses; and develops and publishes books, comic books, and magazines. The company was founded in 1923 and is based in Burbank, California. Web URL: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com

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WDP Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 180,992m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Entertainment
GiC SubIndustry Application Software
TER 0.00%
IPO / Inception

WDP Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -24.7
Fundamental 26.1
Dividend 0.00
Rel. Performance vs Sector -1.17
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 74.19 EUR
Fair Price DCF 120.86 EUR

WDP Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.83%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.53%
Dividends CAGR 5y -29.80%
Payout Consistency 75.1%

WDP Growth Ratios

Growth 12m 6.20%
Growth Correlation 12m 50%
Growth Correlation 3m -68%
CAGR 5y -8.48%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y -0.30
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.03
Alpha vs SP500 12m -14.27
Beta vs SP500 5y weekly 0.98
ValueRay RSI 2.47
Volatility GJR Garch 1y 21.76%
Price / SMA 50 -9.75%
Price / SMA 200 -10.37%
Current Volume 1.9k
Average Volume 20d 3.2k

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What is the price of WDP stocks?
As of July 27, 2024, the stock is trading at EUR 82.71 with a total of 1,858 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -6.21%, over one month by -12.93%, over three months by -20.72% and over the past year by +6.45%.
What are the forecast for WDP stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WDP The Walt Disney Company will be worth about 81.3 in July 2025. The stock is currently trading at 82.71. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -1.7%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 81.3 -1.70

The Walt Disney Company: A Legacy of Imagination

Beginnings and Evolution

Founded by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney on October 16, 1923, The Walt Disney Company started as a small animation studio. It was the birthplace of Mickey Mouse in 1928, a character that would become synonymous with the brand. Over the years, Disney expanded its operations to include live-action films, television, and theme parks, opening its first park, Disneyland, in 1955.

Core Businesses

At its heart, Disney remains an entertainment company, with operations spanning several key segments:

  • Media Networks: This includes broadcast, cable, radio, publishing, and digital businesses across two divisions - Disney/ABC Television Group and ESPN Inc.
  • Parks and Resorts: Disney operates eight major resorts worldwide, including Disneyland and Walt Disney World, complemented by cruise lines and vacation clubs.
  • Studio Entertainment: This encompasses the production of live-action and animated motion pictures, direct-to-video content, musical recordings, and live stage plays.
  • Consumer Products & Interactive Media: This segment focuses on merchandise licensing, retail, games, and apps, leveraging Disney’s vast portfolio of brands and characters.

Side Businesses and Expansions

Disney has strategically acquired companies to bolster its entertainment empire. Major acquisitions include Pixar Animation Studios in 2006, Marvel Entertainment in 2009, Lucasfilm in 2012, and Fox's entertainment assets in 2019. These moves enriched Disney’s content portfolio, securing its position in not only family entertainment but also in the science fiction, superhero, and fantasy genres.

Current Market Status

As of 2023, The Walt Disney Company remains a titan in the entertainment industry. It has successfully navigated the challenges of the digital age, embracing streaming with its Disney+ platform, which has amassed millions of subscribers worldwide. Despite facing competition from other streaming services and the impacts of global events on its parks and resorts business, Disney's diversified business model continues to drive its success in the global market.