Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$95.15

+1.52 (+1.62%)

(As of 10/4/2024 ET)

Walt Disney - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
18

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Walt Disney in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DIS.

Consensus Price Target

$119.20
25.28% Upside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walt Disney, the average price target is $119.20. The highest price target for DIS is $140.00, while the lowest price target for DIS is $91.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.28% from the current price of $95.15.

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DIS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/6/23 to 10/5/24	1 Month Ago 9/6/23 to 9/5/24	3 Months Ago 7/8/23 to 7/7/24	1 Year Ago 10/6/22 to 10/6/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	17 Buy rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$119.20	$117.95	$126.44	$113.08
Forecasted Upside	25.28% Upside	33.06% Upside	29.03% Upside	36.34% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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DIS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DIS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Walt Disney Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Walt Disney	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.90	2.55	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	25.28% Upside	1,154.13% Upside	7.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent DIS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/1/2024	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars	R. Prentiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
9/30/2024	Seaport Res Ptn 1 of 5 stars	D. Joyce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/26/2024	Needham & Company LLC 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $110.00	+17.12%
9/19/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$94.00 ➝ $91.00	-3.66%
8/8/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$130.00 ➝ $105.00	+22.35%
8/8/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $120.00	+40.85%
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8/8/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $115.00	+34.98%
8/8/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$136.00 ➝ $116.00	+37.57%
8/8/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $120.00	+42.16%
8/8/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$128.00 ➝ $105.00	+22.15%
8/8/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$135.00 ➝ $125.00	+45.42%
8/5/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$130.00 ➝ $110.00	+27.54%
7/30/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$139.00 ➝ $130.00	+39.51%
7/2/2024	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $125.00	+28.28%
6/25/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$125.00	+22.57%
5/21/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral	$100.00	-2.87%
4/10/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$125.00 ➝ $140.00	+19.46%
4/3/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$125.00 ➝ $140.00	+14.43%
4/2/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$129.00 ➝ $137.00	+10.97%
4/1/2024	Daiwa Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$133.00	+8.70%
2/21/2024	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$136.00	+25.76%
10/5/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$103.00	+27.46%
9/19/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$105.00	+27.63%
8/21/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$126.00 ➝ $122.00	+41.93%
8/16/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$125.00 ➝ $120.00	+38.94%
7/25/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underweight	$113.00 ➝ $76.00	-12.22%
5/25/2023	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight	$120.00 ➝ $107.00	+20.13%
5/12/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
1/17/2023	Huber Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight
11/21/2022	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kutgun Maral Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$130.00	+33.22%
11/9/2022	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$124.00 ➝ $94.00	+3.35%

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Should I Buy Walt Disney Stock? DIS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, September 30, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Walt Disney pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walt Disney
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company worldwide, producing and distributing film and television video streaming content under various well-known brands.
The company has a diverse portfolio with segments in Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences, providing multiple revenue streams.
Recent developments in the streaming industry have positioned The Walt Disney Company as a major player with its Disney+ platform gaining significant subscribers.
The current stock price of The Walt Disney Company is favorable for investors looking to enter the market at a reasonable valuation.
Strategic partnerships and acquisitions have strengthened The Walt Disney Company's position in the entertainment market, enhancing growth potential.

Walt Disney
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Walt Disney Company for these reasons:

Market competition in the entertainment industry is intense, leading to potential challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.
Economic downturns or disruptions in the global entertainment sector could impact The Walt Disney Company's financial performance.
Regulatory changes or content restrictions may affect the company's ability to create and distribute content, impacting revenue streams.
Shifts in consumer preferences towards digital streaming platforms could pose a threat to traditional media channels operated by The Walt Disney Company.
Investors should consider the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, which may lead to fluctuations in The Walt Disney Company's stock price.

DIS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walt Disney is $119.20, with a high forecast of $140.00 and a low forecast of $91.00.
: 21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walt Disney in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DIS shares.
: According to analysts, Walt Disney's stock has a predicted upside of 25.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Walt Disney's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Walt Disney has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Macquarie, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Raymond James, Seaport Res Ptn, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Walt Disney more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Walt Disney is 2.90 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how DIS compares to other companies.