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DISWalt Disney Company (The)Sell5.3·$98.93+0.90%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Walt Disney has executed flawlessly on earnings for four consecutive quarters and trades roughly 15% below the analyst-derived target with a 3.7-to-1 risk/reward ratio, but a confirmed price downtrend, a legal risk overhang that elevated the caution level from sell to hold, and free cash flow converting at only 33% of net income argue for patience rather than adding at current levels.

Thesis pillars

  • Weak Free Cash ConversionStable
  • Four Quarter Beat StreakStable
  • Confirmed Price DowntrendStable
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Walt Disney Company (The) (DIS) Stock Analysis

SellModerate Confidence

Communication Services · Entertainment

Sell if holding. Momentum 4.5/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $98.93 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend); Weak growth.

The Walt Disney Company, together with the subsidiaries through which businesses are conducted (the Company), is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with operations in three segments: Entertainment, Sports and Experiences.

$98.93+18.1% A.UpsideScore 5.3/10#17 of 28 Entertainment
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield2.19%
IncomeYield1.52%(5y avg 1.38%)Payout20.00%sustainable
Stop $94.96Target $116.67(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 3.6:1
Analyst target$129.63+31.0%29 analysts
$116.67our TP
$98.93price
$129.63mean
$77
$163

Sell if holding. Momentum 4.5/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $98.93 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend); Weak growth. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, earnings proximity 38d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-29
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202638d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Weak growth
Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)15.8
P/E (Fwd)13.2
Mkt Cap$171.5B
EV/EBITDA11.1
Profit Mgn11.5%
ROE11.0%
Rev Growth6.5%
Beta1.39
Dividend1.52%
Rating analysts36

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.85bearish
IV45%normal

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
4.1
GatesMomentum 4.5<4.5Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentA.R:R 3.6 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKEARNINGS PROXIMITY 38d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
47 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $97.90Resistance $104.53

Price Targets

$95
$117
A.Upside+17.9%
A.R:R3.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! momentum at 4.5 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (38d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIS stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Momentum 4.5/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $98.93 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend); Weak growth. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $94.96. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the DIS stock price target?

Take-profit target: $116.67 (+18.1% upside). Prior stop was $94.96. Stop-loss: $94.96.

What are the risks of investing in DIS?

Weak growth; Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is DIS overvalued or undervalued?

Walt Disney Company (The) trades at a P/E of 15.8 (forward 13.2). TrendMatrix value score: 7.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about DIS?

36 analysts cover DIS with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $130.

What does Walt Disney Company (The) do?The Walt Disney Company, together with the subsidiaries through which businesses are conducted (the Company), is a...

The Walt Disney Company, together with the subsidiaries through which businesses are conducted (the Company), is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with operations in three segments: Entertainment, Sports and Experiences.

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