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Disney

Lucasfilm, is an American film and television production company based in the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco, California. The studio is best known for creating and producing the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, as well as its leadership in developing special effects, sound and computer animation for film. Lucasfilm was founded by filmmaker George Lucas in 1971 in San Rafael, California; most of the company's operations were moved to San Francisco in 2005. The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 at a valuation of $4.06 billion.

Lucasfilm

ESPN (originally an initialism for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) is a U.S.-based global cable and satellite sports television channel owned by ESPN Inc., a joint venture owned by The Walt Disney Company (80%) and Hearst Communications (20%). The company was founded in 1979 by Bill Rasmussen along with his son Scott Rasmussen and Ed Egan.

ESPN

The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American commercial broadcast television network that is a flagship property of Disney–ABC Television Group, a subsidiary of the Disney Media Networks division of The Walt Disney Company. The network is headquartered on Columbus Avenue and West 66th Street in Manhattan, New York City. There are additional major offices and production facilities elsewhere in New York City, as well as in Los Angeles and Burbank, California.

Marvel Studios, is a motion picture studio and is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, itself a wholly owned division of The Walt Disney Company, with film producer Kevin Feige serving as president. Previously, the studio was a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment until Disney reorganized the companies in August 2015.

Marvel Studios

A&E Networks (branded as A+E Networks) is a US media company that owns a group of television channels available via cable & satellite in the U.S. and abroad. A&E stands for Arts & Entertainment. The company is a joint venture with Hearst Communications and Disney–ABC Television Group, a unit of The Walt Disney Company.

A&E Networks

FUSION is a television cable and satellite news and satire channel owned by Fusion Media Group, an American multi-platform media company that is owned by Univision Communications, which relies in part on the resources of its parent company's news division, Noticias Univision. In addition to conventional television distribution, Fusion is also streamed online and on mobile platforms to subscribers of participating cable and satellite providers.

Fusion

Pixar, also referred to as Pixar Animation Studios, is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the Lucasfilm computer division, before its spin-out as a corporation in 1986, with funding by Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs, who became the majority shareholder. Disney purchased Pixar in 2006 at a valuation of $7.4 billion, a transaction that resulted in Jobs becoming Disney's largest single shareholder at the time. Pixar is best known for CGI-animated feature films created with RenderMan, Pixar's own implementation of the industry-standard RenderMan image-rendering application programming interface, used to generate high-quality images.

Pixar

Touchstone Pictures is an American film distribution label of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Previously, Touchstone operated as an active film production banner of Walt Disney Studios, owned by The Walt Disney Company. Established on February 15, 1984 by then-Disney CEO Ron W. Miller as Touchstone Films, similar to the defunct label Hollywood Pictures, it typically releases films targeted to adult audiences with more mature themes and darker tones than those released under the Disney name. Touchstone Pictures merely serves as a brand and not a distinct business operation, and does not exist as a separate company.

Touchstone Pictures

Hulu (stylized as hulu) is an American subscription video on demand service owned by Hulu LLC, a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company (through Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International)[7] (30%), 21st Century Fox (30%), Comcast (through NBCUniversal) (30%), and as of August 10, 2016, Time Warner (through Turner Broadcasting System) (10%). Through an acquisition announced in December 2017, Disney will acquire Fox's partial ownership, giving it a majority stake when the deal closes.

Hulu

The Walt Disney Co. engages in the business of international family entertainment and media enterprise. It owns and operates television and radio production, distribution and broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks, and hotels. It operates through the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. The company was founded by Walter Elias Disney on October 16, 1923 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

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Disney focuses on streaming growth and cost savings for profitability

Disney's strategic transformation aims to drive sustained growth and profitability through cost savings and a focus on core business segments.
The company's strong performance in key segments, successful content releases, and strategic partnerships position it well for future success.
While facing challenges in restructuring and content distribution, Disney is leveraging opportunities in streaming, brand strength, and content licensing for growth.
Overall, Disney's focus on core brands, content curation, and customer experience enhancement aligns with its vision for future success and profitability.

Disney focuses on streaming profitability and parks growth strategies

Disney is strategically aligning its businesses for sustained growth, focusing on cost-cutting, audience engagement, and profitability in streaming services. The company's strong financial performance, diverse content portfolio, and focus on innovation position it well for future success amidst industry challenges and opportunities.

Disney focuses on DTC growth and strategic partnerships for future

Disney's Q3 earnings call highlighted transformation efforts, strong DTC and Parks performance, and strategic initiatives for growth. Challenges in content sales and linear networks were acknowledged, with opportunities in partnerships and pricing strategies. Company prioritizes liquidity, profitability, and smart capital allocation.

Disney triples Q4 earnings, eyes streaming growth and cost efficiency

Disney's strong financial performance in Q4 and fiscal 2023, driven by growth in streaming and experiences businesses, sets the stage for continued success.
Efforts to streamline operations, reduce costs, and focus on core brands and franchises position Disney for long-term sustainability and growth.
Anticipated investments in experiences business and strategic priorities to transform ESPN into a digital sports platform highlight Disney's commitment to innovation and expansion.
Exploration of partnerships, cost-saving measures, and focus on content quality present avenues for Disney to capitalize on emerging opportunities and navigate challenges effectively.

Disney excels in Q1 with strong financials and strategic focus

Disney's Q1 2024 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic initiatives in digital sports and streaming, and a focus on enhancing content quality and subscriber growth. While facing challenges in a competitive landscape and potential cord-cutting impacts, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in gaming partnerships, direct-to-consumer expansion, and park investments.

Disney reports strong Q2 performance and strategic growth initiatives

Disney's Q2 performance was robust, with strong growth in adjusted EPS and profitability in streaming.
The company is strategically investing in content and cost efficiency while exploring new opportunities.
Challenges include content licensing decisions and replicating partnership success.
Overall, Disney remains focused on growth, shareholder returns, and a balanced content strategy.

Disney reports 2% revenue growth in Q3, streaming success highlighted

Disney's Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted revenue growth driven by park IP and streaming success.
The company faces challenges in managing costs, content spending balance, and maximizing profitability.
Opportunities lie in capitalizing on streaming services, global park demand, and strategic partnerships.
Analysts' inquiries focused on Disney's financial outlook, pricing power, and growth strategies for key segments.

Disney reports robust Q4 results, focuses on streaming and Experiences growth

Disney's Q4 earnings call highlights strong performance across key segments, creative content offerings, and strategic investments. While facing challenges in certain areas, the company is focused on leveraging opportunities in streaming, DTC margins, and international expansion. Overall, Disney remains optimistic about its growth trajectory and future prospects.

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Investment bank Bernstein raised its price target on Disney stock to $120 Wednesday. Bernstein believes Disney can generate $840 million in extra free cash flow just by cracking down on password sharing.

1 Analyst Thinks Disney Stock Is Going to $120

Q1 earnings showed improved profitability and earnings, with a 49% increase in EPS, the return of share buybacks and a 50% dividend increase. Management acknowledged recent missteps and promised improved content production in the future. Despite the rally, shares are still trading at a 14% undervaluation, making Disney a real GARP opportunity.

Disney: Q1 2024 Earnings Revealed Improved Profitability And Streaming Success

Carnival

Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean is raising its guidance for 2024 adjusted earnings. A strong "wave" season bodes well for all major cruise line operators.

What's Good for Royal Caribbean Is Good for Carnival, NCL, and Disney

FuboTV

Twenty-First Century Fox

Warner Bros Discovery Inc

Cable streaming company FuboTV (NASDAQ: FUBO ) sued Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS ), Warner Brothers Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD ) and Fox (NASDAQ: FOX ) to stop their plans for a joint sports streaming service. Fubo's own service advertises itself as sports-heavy, and moving games from cable to streaming would threaten its future.

FUBO Stock Alert: FuboTV Launches a Massive Streaming Lawsuit

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS, ETR:WDP), Fox Corp (NASDAQ:FOXA) and Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD, ETR:J5A) have come under fire from FuboTV after proposing a three-way sports streaming service earlier this month. Fubo, itself a sports streaming platform, said it had filed an antitrust lawsuit against the trio on Tuesday, arguing such a service would destroy competition and inflate prices.

Disney, Fox, Warner sued by FuboTV over new sports 'mega-streamer'

FuboTV filed a lawsuit against Disney, Warner Bros. and Fox Corporation on Tuesday in an effort to block the creation of a recently announced sports streaming service by the companies, alleging concerns of harm to competitors and that the companies wouldn't allow Fubo to have a small bundle of sports channels they will now include in the new service, multiple outlets reported.

FuboTV Sues To Block New ESPN-Fox-Warner Bros. Sports Streaming Platform

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, filed an antitrust lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, FOX Corp., Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. and their affiliates today, alleging that the vertically-integrated media companies have engaged in a years-long campaign to block Fubo's innovative sports-first streaming business resulting in significant harm to both Fubo and consumers. The complaint alleges that the forthcomi.

Fubo Sues The Walt Disney Company, FOX Corp., Warner Bros. Discovery and Affiliates for Antitrust Practices

Sony

Disney has reached a deal with Sony under which the latter's home entertainment division will handle all Disney releases on DVD and Blu-ray as well as all physical media production. It's the latest sign of the decline of the physical disc trade.

Disney Reaches Deal With Sony Pictures Home Entertainment For Its Physical Media Production

Sports-focused streaming service FuboTV has sued Walt Disney , Fox and Warner Bros Discovery over a planned sports streaming platform by the companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a court filing.

FuboTV sues to block ESPN, Warner and Fox sports streaming deal, WSJ reports

FuboTV filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block a new sports-streaming joint venture scheduled to premiere this fall, claiming the ESPN-Warner Bros. Discovery-Fox juggernaut would squeeze Fubo's ability to carry a skinny bundle of sports-focused channels that the venture plans to include.

FuboTV sues to block ESPN, Warner, Fox sports-streaming venture

FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. over sports joint venture

The lawsuit says the companies behind the planned platform have forced Fubo ‘to broadcast unwanted, expensive content.'

FuboTV Sues to Block ESPN, Warner and Fox Sports-Streaming Service

Cinemark Holdings

IMAX

People have been staying away from movie theaters in 2024. A weekend earlier in the month drew the smallest audiences in nearly three years.

Don't Bury Movie Theater Stocks

Apple

General Electric

A lot of well-known companies have had to contend with slumping share prices in recent years. After years of strong and predictable gains, many companies have seen their stocks fall out of favor with investors.

Turnaround Picks: 3 Unloved Stocks That Are Ready to Rise

Amazon

Netflix

Netflix, Disney, and Amazon dominate a crowded streaming industry. Live sports could impact how market shares change over time.

Here Are the Top 3 Streaming Services by Subscriber Count. But Which Has the Best Stock to Buy Now?

MercadoLibre

This Latin American e-commerce leader continues to report tremendous growth, while the stock's valuation supports significant near-term upside potential. A return to profitable growth is driving Disney stock higher in 2024, and there's more to come.

2 Stocks Outperforming the S&P 500 With Room to Run

Disney had several big announcements in its earnings call. It's borrowing a strategy from Netflix called paid sharing.

Disney's Latest Strategy Looks Like a Slam Dunk for Investors. Is the Stock a Buy?

A major sports streaming collaboration between Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS, ETR:WDP)'s ESPN, Fox Corp (NASDAQ:FOXA) and Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD, ETR:J5A) will be interrogated under US antitrust regulations, according to reports. Quoting “two people familiar with the matter”, Bloomberg reported that the Department of Justice is concerned that the joint venture could harm consumers, media rivals and even sports leagues.

Disney-Fox-Warner mega sports streamer faces antitrust probe

Following a dramatic year, during which Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) witnessed ups and downs ranging from massive subscriber losses, actors and writers' strikes, and cuts that made its streaming business more profitable, the company's stock has recently made a massively bullish upturn.

Disney stock hits 1-year high; What's next for DIS?

Standard Chartered has appointed former Walt Disney Company executive Diane Jurgens to its board as an independent non-executive director, the British-based bank said on Friday.

StanChart names former Disney executive Diane Jurgens as new board director

Disney CEO Robert Iger is motivated to position Disney for the next cycle of the streaming wars. The market is optimistic due to solid numbers and potential catalysts. Disney should aggressively attack their debt load, but it is nevertheless in good financial shape, with better free-cash-flow prospects.

Disney: Bob Iger Is Serious About A Comeback

The regulators will examine the terms of the deal when it is finalized, the report added.

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros' sports streaming deal facing DOJ probe: report

The U.S. Department of Justice aims to scrutinize a sports streaming platform planned by Walt Disney , Fox and Warner Bros Discovery over concerns it could harm consumers, sports leagues and rivals, Bloomberg Law reported on Thursday.

US to scrutinize Disney, Fox, Warner sports streaming deal, Bloomberg Law reports

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Disney's New Magic: Cutting Costs

Bob Iger's return brought major changes to Disney, including the changing of its revenue segments. Disney's diverse revenue streams and recent financial wins could make it worth adding to your portfolio.

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