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Barchart13h agobullish
7 Stocks Worth Buying the Dip in Now... Or At Least Adding to Your WatchlistWhile the S&P 500 notched another record close on Tuesday, 17 NYSE and Nasdaq Composite stocks fell to new 52-week lows. Here’s why the seven highest-priced names deserve a spot on your watchlist.
Motley Fool13h agobullish
Why Walt Disney Stock Jumped 8.6% TodayDisney's new CEO just delivered a blowout quarter. Is the classic entertainment stock finally a buy?
Motley Fool13h agobullish
Disney's New CEO, Josh D'Amaro, Kicks Off His Tenure With a Bang, as Streaming Profits SoarThe House of Mouse gave shareholders some of the magic the stock has been lacking.
Reuters Videos13h agoneutralVIDEO
Disney earnings show consumers are 'full systems go,' says CIO<body><p>STORY: Disney reported adjusted earnings-per-share of $1.57 and revenue of $25.2 billion for January through March. Analysts, on average, had expected adjusted EPS of $1.49 and revenue of $24.78 billion, according to LSEG.</p><p>"All three aspects of their business did extraordinary," said Weinand, referring to streaming, theme parks and merchandise. </p><p>"I don't know the last time you've been to a theme park, but it's $300 to get in the door, and it's about $1,000 per person by the time you've left," he said. "Add that to almost every single streaming service is increasing their subscription prices, and people are paying it." </p><p>While most of those consumers are in middle- or upper-income brackets, Weinand said lower-middle class consumers are also spending, but at "entry-level consumer goods stores."</p><p>"That's kind of why I still like a Ross Stores or a TJ Maxx," he said, noting that shares of Ross Stores are "up about 26% this year."</p></body>
Proactive14h agoneutral
Mattel set to see upside from film tie-ins, including ‘Toy Story 5’: JefferiesMattel, Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) is expected to see improved growth in 2026, according to Jefferies, which raised its forecasts and price target for the toymaker, citing potential upside from its entertainment-driven product slate. Jefferies has increased its fiscal 2026 sales growth estimate to 6.6%...
MT Newswires14h agoneutral
Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Rise Late AfternoonConsumer stocks were higher late Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select
Reuters Videos15h agobullishVIDEO
Disney earnings beat estimates as new CEO outlines growth strategy<body><p>STORY: Walt Disney is kicking off a new era, and Wall Street liked what it heard.</p><p>Shares surged as much as 8.5% in Wednesday trading after the company reported quarterly results that topped analysts' expectations.</p><p>:; Disney</p><p>It was also the first earnings call for new Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, who took over from longtime chief executive Bob Iger in mid-March.</p><p>D'Amaro used the moment to lay out his vision for the company, vowing to stay focused on creative excellence, grow Disney's streaming business, and keep investing in theme parks and cruise lines.</p><p>At its entertainment division, operating income jumped 6% for the quarter, boosted by higher subscription and ad revenue from streaming services including Disney+. </p><p>:; Disney</p><p>Theme parks told a more mixed story. Guests who did visit spent more — but overall attendance was down, partly due to fewer international tourists. </p><p>Disney noted that it is "not immune" from the impacts of rising gas prices — and that a further increase could lead to more changes in consumer behavior.</p><p>Meanwhile, the company's sports division, home of ESPN, faced pressure from rising programming costs. But executives pushed back on any notion that ESPN is fading — calling it the world's biggest sports media brand and an "important contributor" to the company's portfolio.</p><p>:: Particle6</p><p>Archive</p><p>D'Amaro also addressed AI, saying it presented "meaningful long-term opportunities," including the potential to make production more efficient, but that human creativity would remain at Disney's core.</p></body>
GuruFocus.com15h agobullish
Disney Jumps 8.4% As Streaming Profitability Hits New MilestoneDisney beat expectations, guided for 12% EPS growth, and reported the first double-digit profit margin in direct-to-consumer.
GuruFocus.com15h agobullish
Disney Beats on Revenue in D'Amaro's DebutJosh D'Amaro calls domestic park demand healthy while flagging macroeconomic uncertainty
Barrons.com16h agoneutral
Warner Bros. Earnings Are on Deck. How Disney Turned Up the Heat.Media companies across the board are seeing a fundamental change in how customers watch TV. Disney has found a way to capitalize on it.
MT Newswires16h agoneutral
Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed in Afternoon TradingConsumer stocks were mixed Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector
Motley Fool16h agoneutral
Diving Into Josh D'Amaro's Whole New WorldDisney's latest quarter was a blowout on most fronts.
Investing.com16h agoneutral
New Disney CEO D’Amaro signals "Digital Centerpiece" strategy for Disney+Investing.com -- In his maiden earnings call as Chief Executive Officer, Josh D’Amaro signaled a fundamental shift in how the Walt Disney Company values its empire, moving away from siloed units toward a unified, technology-driven ecosystem. The company’s stock rose over 6% after reporting fiscal second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.57, topping the analyst consensus of $1.50, while revenue climbed 7% YoY to $25.17 billion, surpassing estimates of $24.85 billion.
Motley Fool17h agoneutral
Disney (DIS) Q2 2026 Earnings TranscriptWith me today are Josh DAmaro, our Chief Executive Officer; and Hugh Johnston, our Chief Financial Officer. You will notice that we've adjusted our earnings materials to shift our focus more toward the Walt Disney Company as a whole rather than its individual segments.
Moby17h agoneutral
The Walt Disney Company Q2 2026 Earnings Call SummaryMoby summary of The Walt Disney Company's Q2 2026 earnings call
Yahoo Finance Video17h agoneutralVIDEO
Josh D'Amaro's 'super app' could be Disney's next big catalystDisney's (DIS) second quarter earnings results beat analysts' expectations, driven by booming streaming profit. Bloomberg Intelligence senior media analyst Geetha Ranganathan sits down with Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman to discuss the next catalysts for Disney's stock.
Proactive18h agobullish
Disney beats quarterly estimates as streaming profits improve, park spending risesWalt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS, XETRA:WDP) reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results on Wednesday, driven by improved profitability at its streaming unit and higher guest spending at its theme parks, sending shares up nearly 8%. The entertainment giant posted revenue of $25.17...
Zacks18h agoneutral
Private Payrolls Increased More Than ExpectedPrivate Payrolls Increased More Than Expected
Zacks19h agoneutral
Disney Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/YDIS posts higher fiscal Q2 revenues and adjusted EPS, boosted by streaming gains, parks growth and stronger SVOD profitability.
24/7 Wall St.19h agobullish
Disney Stock Is Up 8% Today: Is It Outperforming Other Streaming Stocks Like Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery?Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) are up 8% in early trading on May 6 after the company posted fiscal Q2 2026 results that topped revenue and earnings estimates. Disney stock recently changed hands near $107.85 and is the standout performer in large-cap media today. Even with the pop, Disney stock is still down 5% year ... Disney Stock Is Up 8% Today: Is It Outperforming Other Streaming Stocks Like Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery?
The Wall Street Journal19h agoneutral
Disney Puts Rumors to Rest: TV Network Spinoff Is Off the TableDisney shot down persistent questions about whether it will sell or spin off some of its linear television networks, as NBCUniversal has done and Warner Bros. Discovery was planning to do before agreeing to be acquired by Paramount Skydance.
Reuters19h agoneutral
Exclusive-India's Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breachBy Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, May 6 (Reuters) - India's Zee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture, the country's biggest entertainment company, alleging it used Zee's copyrighted music
The Wall Street Journal19h agoneutral
New Disney CEO Gives Vision for Company as Revenue RisesThe new chief executive at Disney on Wednesday laid out his long-term vision for the company, centered on using technology to reach consumers and increase profits. In a nearly 3,000-word letter to shareholders accompanying quarterly financial results and comments in a conference call with analysts, Josh D’Amaro emphasized his plans to make Disney+ a digital hub for all the company’s businesses and invest in new technology, particularly around videogames. Theme parks and cruises have overtaken television as Disney’s biggest source of profits, and the company is counting on them to fuel its growth for the rest of this decade and beyond.
Yahoo Finance Video19h agobullishVIDEO
Disney stock is a 'crown jewel': Q2 earnings beat takeawaysDisney's (DIS) second quarter earnings results beat analysts' expectations, driven by booming streaming profit. Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Ines Ferré and Washington Crossing Advisors senior portfolio manager Chad Morganlander chat with Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma about the earnings results and the stock's potential.
Yahoo Finance Video19h agoneutralVIDEO
Disney stock is a 'crown jewel' for investors, portfolio mgr saysDisney's (DIS) second quarter earnings results beat analysts' expectations, driven by booming streaming profit. Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Ines Ferré and Washington Crossing Advisors senior portfolio manager Chad Morganlander chat with Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma about the earnings results and the stock's potential.