For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending September 30), The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has reported a 56% increase in E.P.S. from $0.09 a year ago to $0.14 in the current quarter. However, this performance was $-0.57 short of the consensus estimate of $0.71. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $1.29 compared to $1.75 a year ago — a decline of -26%.
Recent Price Action
On 11/8/23, The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) stock declined slightly by -0.1%, closing at $84.50. The stock has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months but has risen 3.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to be above the cost of capital, DIS is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
Walt Disney has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing very contradictory signals. Walt Disney has a good Appreciation Score of 82 but a poor Power Rating of 18, leading to the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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