The Walt Disney Company (DIS) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
DIS price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedDIS is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $108.05
- Sector
- Communication Services
- 12-month range
- $92.42–$116.65
- Market cap
- $187B
- From 52-week high
- -7.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 1.73B
- Rank in Communication Services by discount to fair value
- #10 of 29
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
The Walt Disney Company is a media and entertainment conglomerate that produces and distributes films, television programs, streaming content, theme park experiences, and consumer products. The company operates globally with major business segments including film studios, broadcast and cable networks, streaming services, theme parks, and merchandise licensing across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets.
DIS currently ranks #10 of 29 Communication Services stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $187B
- P/E (trailing)
- 17x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $98.9B
- Net margin
- 8.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.37
- Gross margin
- 40.2%
- Debt / equity
- 0.42
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 6.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 1.73B
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- D
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 64 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $106.11
- 200-day average
- $103.59
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
- Momentum score
- 87 · grade A
- Positive weeks (of 12)
- 3
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.50 per share (2 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.39%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 2
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-06-30
- Last payment date
- 2026-07-22
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-17 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+9.6%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+4.7%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+3.2%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+8.8%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+11.0%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+19.8%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+23.1%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+2.7%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 29 buy · 3 hold · 1 sell (33 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $127
- Target vs last price
- +17.5%
What our data shows for DIS
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for DIS, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $92.42–$116.65.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 64.
- 3 of the last 12 weekly snapshots showed positive price momentum.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for DIS
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent DIS news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for DIS is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- VERSANT Licenses E!'s The Golden Life to Hulu, Boosting Disney's Streaming Content (DIS) (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Disney's licensing of E!'s The Golden Globes Life to Hulu represents incremental content acquisition that supports the company's streaming strategy within its Communication Services segment. Given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment of DIS, investors monitoring the stock should observe whether such content deals contribute meaningfully to subscriber growth and engagement metrics that justify the current valuation discount. The streaming sector's competitive dynamics mean that content licensing alone typically requires demonstrated subscriber retention or acquisition impact to materially shift valuation outlooks. - Disney (DIS): Should It Invest More in Cruise Ships or Theme Parks? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Disney faces strategic capital allocation decisions between expanding its cruise ship operations and investing in theme parks, both of which generate significant revenue streams. Given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment, investors should monitor whether management's investment choices enhance asset returns and justify the company's current valuation relative to peers in the Communication Services sector. The company's ability to deploy capital efficiently across these distinct business segments could prove material to whether the stock sustains its undervalued positioning or narrows any valuation gap. - Trump Likes Walt Disney (DIS). Time to Buy The Stock? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Disney operates in the Communication Services sector and is currently assessed as undervalued according to TickrTrends' derived verdict. Positive sentiment from high-profile figures can influence investor perception and trading activity, though valuation-focused investors typically prioritize fundamental metrics over individual endorsements. Readers interested in Disney's valuation should monitor how the company's financial performance and market multiples develop relative to sector peers, particularly if increased attention translates into sustained demand or operational developments.
More DIS news
- Disney Can Leverage Its Hard-Won Financial Strength To Fend Off Competition (NYSE:DIS) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-15)
- Character Technologies Files Chapter 11; Disney (DIS) Named Stalking Horse Bidder (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-13)
- The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It (zacks.com, 2026-10-12)
- Disney: Undervalued IP Makes Expansion Worth The Risk (NYSE:DIS) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-12)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — # DIS Weekly Indicator Summary TickrTrends' momentum indicator for DIS improved this week, moving from none to A, suggesting strengthening price movement dynamics in the Communication Services sector stock. With a current valuation verdict of Undervalued, the company's stock price appears to be trading below its fundamental value according to the platform's analysis.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for DIS show a decline in quality grade from C to D this week. Despite this downward shift in quality assessment, the current valuation verdict remains Undervalued. The stock continues to trade below what TickrTrends' analysis suggests its intrinsic value should be.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — # DIS Stock Research TickrTrends' derived indicators for DIS in the Communication Services sector showed a shift this week in the DCF cross-check band assessment, which moved from an overvalued designation to none. The current valuation verdict for DIS remains undervalued based on the full suite of TickrTrends indicators.
- 2026-09-21 — DIS's valuation assessment shifted this week as TickrTrends' derived indicators showed changes in two measures. The DCF cross-check band moved from showing no signal to indicating overvalued status, while the momentum indicator declined from an A rating to showing no signal. The current valuation verdict remains undervalued despite these indicator changes.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is DIS stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), DIS is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is DIS's TickrTrends verdict?
DIS's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does DIS compare to other Communication Services stocks?
DIS ranks #10 of 29 Communication Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is DIS overbought or oversold?
DIS's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does DIS pay a dividend?
Yes. DIS paid $1.50 per share over the last twelve months (2 payments), a 1.39% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 2 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-06-30.
When does DIS report earnings next?
DIS's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-17 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does DIS usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters DIS beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about DIS?
Of 33 analysts covering DIS, 29 rate it a buy, 3 a hold and 1 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $127 (+17.5% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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