Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$111.16 +0.34 (+0.31%)

As of 01/3/2025 05:45 PM Eastern

Walt Disney - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 25 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
19

Based on 25 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 25 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DIS.

Consensus Price Target

$123.58
11.18% Upside

According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walt Disney, the average price target is $123.58. The highest price target for DIS is $140.00, while the lowest price target for DIS is $95.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.18% from the current price of $111.16.

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DIS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/6/24 to 1/5/25	1 Month Ago 12/7/23 to 12/6/24	3 Months Ago 10/8/23 to 10/7/24	1 Year Ago 1/6/23 to 1/6/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	18 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$123.58	$123.67	$119.20	$109.40
Forecasted Upside	11.18% Upside	5.94% Upside	29.03% Upside	20.35% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.80	2.58	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.18% Upside	206.87% Upside	14.54% 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
12/16/2024	Rosenblatt Securities 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$122.00 ➝ $135.00	+19.11%
12/4/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$120.00	+2.58%
11/18/2024	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$128.00 ➝ $134.00	+17.90%
11/15/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $130.00	+13.18%
11/15/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$108.00 ➝ $123.00	+8.07%
11/15/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $130.00	+14.22%
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11/15/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$120.00 ➝ $125.00	+10.45%
11/15/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$110.00 ➝ $125.00	+10.77%
11/15/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$120.00 ➝ $140.00	+28.29%
11/15/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$115.00 ➝ $120.00	+9.96%
11/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$116.00 ➝ $138.00	+26.45%
11/15/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$91.00 ➝ $110.00	+0.80%
11/15/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $131.00	+20.04%
10/16/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Farrell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$95.00	+0.77%
10/1/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Prentiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
9/30/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Joyce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
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	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	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$135.00 ➝ $125.00	+45.42%
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%
4/1/2024	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%
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

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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 Thursday, December 26, 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 has received multiple upgrades from analysts recently, with price targets being raised significantly. For instance, Evercore ISI increased their price objective from $128.00 to $134.00, indicating strong market confidence in the company's growth potential.
The current stock price of The Walt Disney Company is approximately $114.74, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point compared to analysts' target prices.
Insider trading activity shows that executives are actively managing their positions, which can be a positive signal. For example, the CEO sold a substantial number of shares, but still retains a significant stake, suggesting confidence in the company's future.
The company operates through diverse segments including Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single area.
With a consensus target price of $123.67 and a majority of analysts rating the stock as a "Moderate Buy," there is a strong sentiment that the stock could appreciate in value, making it an attractive investment option.

Walt Disney
Bear Case

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

Recent insider sales indicate a potential lack of confidence among executives, with the CEO selling over 372,000 shares, representing a 62.15% decrease in their position, which could raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook.
Insider ownership is relatively low, with only 0.10% of the stock currently owned by corporate insiders, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
The company has experienced a significant decrease in stock positions among its executives, which could signal potential challenges or uncertainties in the company's performance.
Despite recent analyst upgrades, the stock has seen fluctuations that may indicate volatility, which can be a risk for investors looking for stable returns.
The entertainment industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid changes in consumer preferences, which could impact The Walt Disney Company's market position and profitability.

DIS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walt Disney is $123.58, with a high forecast of $140.00 and a low forecast of $95.00.
: 25 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walt Disney in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 18 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 11.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Walt Disney has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, Loop Capital, Macquarie, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Rosenblatt Securities, Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, 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 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how DIS compares to other companies.

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Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target