Walt Disney Company (The)
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About Walt Disney Company (The)
AI-generatedThe Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media conglomerate. It operates through three core segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney Entertainment includes film and television content production, streaming services (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+), and media networks such as ABC. ESPN encompasses sports programming and related assets. Disney Experiences covers theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, and consumer products. The company is known for its iconic brands like Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.
Revenue is generated from multiple streams: linear networks (advertising and affiliate fees), direct-to-consumer streaming subscriptions, content licensing and theatrical releases, and theme park admissions, merchandise, and hospitality. In fiscal 2025, Disney Experiences contributed about 35% of revenue, while Entertainment and ESPN accounted for the remainder. The company has been shifting focus toward streaming profitability while managing legacy media declines.
Disney operates in the highly competitive entertainment and media industry, facing rivals like Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast, and Paramount Global. Its competitive advantages include unmatched intellectual property (IP) libraries, strong brand loyalty, and integrated cross-promotion across parks, films, and streaming. However, it faces challenges from cord-cutting, streaming competition, and rising content costs. Disney is positioned as a market leader in family entertainment and theme parks globally.
Disney’s target audience spans all ages, with core appeal to families and children through its animated and live-action films, theme parks, and merchandise. Its streaming services cater to diverse demographics, including adults via Hulu and sports fans via ESPN. Geographically, the U.S. is the largest market, but international operations are significant, with theme parks in Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, and growing streaming presence in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
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Disney's stock fell 2.0% to $97.67 amid broader media sector weakness, with Netflix's 11% plunge dragging sentiment. The company is reportedly considering a new free ad-supported streaming service as consumers cut paid subscriptions. Meanwhile, Disney moved Marvel's headquarters to Burbank and announced five new cruise ships, signaling long-term strategic investments. A report highlighted that the true cost of a Disney trip is 50% higher than advertised, potentially impacting consumer perception.
- •Disney stock fell 2.0% to $97.67, pressured by Netflix's 11% drop and sector weakness.
- •Disney considers launching a free ad-supported streaming service as paid subscriptions decline.
- •Disney moves Marvel headquarters to Burbank and announces five new cruise ships.
- •Report reveals Disney trip costs 50% more than advertised, potentially affecting consumer sentiment.
Financial highlights
Latest saved period: March 2026 · 2026-03-31
Dividend history
Cash dividends by ex-date, not an investment recommendation.
| Ex-date | Amount | Payment date | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.75 | Jul 22, 2026 | Semiannual |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.75 | Jan 15, 2026 | Semiannual |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.50 | Jul 23, 2025 | Semiannual |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.50 | Jan 16, 2025 | Semiannual |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.45 | Jul 25, 2024 | Semiannual |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.30 | Jan 10, 2024 | Other |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.88 | Jan 16, 2020 | Semiannual |
| Jul 5, 2019 | $0.88 | Jul 25, 2019 | Semiannual |
| Dec 7, 2018 | $0.88 | Jan 10, 2019 | Semiannual |
| Jul 6, 2018 | $0.84 | Jul 26, 2018 | Semiannual |
| Dec 8, 2017 | $0.84 | Jan 11, 2018 | Semiannual |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.78 | Jul 27, 2017 | Semiannual |
| Dec 8, 2016 | $0.78 | Jan 11, 2017 | Semiannual |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.71 | Jul 28, 2016 | Semiannual |
| Dec 10, 2015 | $0.71 | Jan 11, 2016 | Semiannual |
| Jul 1, 2015 | $0.66 | Jul 29, 2015 | Semiannual |
| Dec 11, 2014 | $1.15 | Jan 8, 2015 | Annual |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $0.86 | Jan 16, 2014 | Annual |
| Dec 6, 2012 | $0.75 | Dec 28, 2012 | Annual |
| Dec 14, 2011 | $0.60 | Jan 18, 2012 | Annual |
| Dec 9, 2010 | $0.40 | Jan 18, 2011 | Annual |
| Dec 10, 2009 | $0.35 | Jan 19, 2010 | Annual |
| Dec 11, 2008 | $0.35 | Jan 20, 2009 | Annual |
| Dec 5, 2007 | $0.35 | Jan 11, 2008 | Annual |
Revenue
↑ 113.7%Net Income
↑ 147.6%Free Cash Flow
↑ 993.1%Diluted EPS
↓ 29.8%Walt Disney Company (The) (DIS) analysis
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