Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Walt Disney Co (DIS) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Walt Disney Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Walt Disney Co is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $190.95B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 22 Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For DIS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 45.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 22.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Walt Disney Co (DIS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | DIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $190.95B | 1/22 |
| P/E Ratio | 22.85x | 4/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.74x | 8/12 |
| EPS | $4.84 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $63.72 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $57.25 | – |
| FCF/Share | $4.80 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | DIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 7.8% | 5/10 |
| ROA | 4.2% | 4/15 |
| ROIC | 10.8% | 7/15 |
| Operating Margin | 18.4% | 6/17 |
| Net Margin | 8.7% | 4/14 |
| EBT Margin | 12.9% | 7/18 |
| Tax Rate | 27.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | DIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71x | 14/20 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.65x | 9/12 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.80x | 8/14 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.86x | 7/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.0x | 4/16 |
| Working Capital | -$10.21B | 20/20 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | DIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $16.99B | 1/23 |
| Free Cash Flow | $8.29B | 1/13 |
| Capital Spending | -$8.70B | 13/13 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -11.3% | 7/12 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -28.2% | 7/11 |
| FCF/Sales | 8.4% | 7/12 |
| CapEx/Sales | 8.8% | 4/12 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | DIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.48x | 9/11 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.8x | 10/13 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 2.2x | 8/13 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 54 days | 4/13 |
Income Statement
| Metric | DIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $98.86B | 1/15 |
| Operating Income | $18.24B | 1/21 |
| Net Income | $8.60B | 1/17 |
| SG&A Expense | $16.61B | 1/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | DIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 1727M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -25.6% | 4/6 |
| EPS Growth | -24.3% | 6/9 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $24.89B | 12.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $5.18B | 2.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $14.55B | 7.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $2.08B | 1.0% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $87.90B | 42.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $15.56B | 7.6% of assets |
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Walt Disney Co (DIS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Walt Disney Co (Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation): 24 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| DIS Walt Disney Co | ▼ | $190.95B |
| MSGS Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. | ▶ | $9.54B |
| DKNG Draftkings Inc. | ▲ | $9.31B |
| SGHC Super Group (Sghc) Ltd | ▼ | $5.61B |
| MTN Vail Resorts Inc | ▶ | $5.38B |
| RSI Rush Street Interactive, Inc. | ▲ | $4.29B |
| STUB Stubhub Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $2.24B |
| BRSL Brightstar Lottery Plc | ▶ | $1.78B |
| GENI Genius Sports Ltd | ▲ | $1.70B |
| PRKS United Parks & Resorts Inc. | ▲ | $1.47B |
| FBYD Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc. | ▶ | $403M |
| BUKS Butler National Corp | ▲ | $305M |
| SEG Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. | ▶ | $290M |
| XPOF Xponential Fitness, Inc. | ▲ | $228M |
| ENHA Enhanced Group Inc. | ▼ | $154M |
| GRSD Grandstand Ltd | ▶ | $47M |
| SEAT Vivid Seats Inc. | ▲ | $34M |
| PRKA Parks America, Inc | ▼ | $31M |
| TBTC Table Trac Inc | ▼ | $23M |
| EVTK Eventiko Inc. | ▶ | $10M |
| BRVO Bravo Multinational Inc. | ▶ | $2M |
| VIVC Vivic Corp. | ▼ | $300K |
| GAMG Global Asset Management Group, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| LIMX Limitless X Holdings Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Walt Disney Co (DIS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Walt Disney Co (DIS) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Walt Disney Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Walt Disney Co stock predictions?
For DIS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 45.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 22.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Walt Disney Co forecasts updated?
Walt Disney Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Walt Disney Co's industry peers?
24 issuers in our coverage, DIS included, share the SEC industry code Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation. The largest are: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS), Draftkings Inc. (DKNG), Super Group (Sghc) Ltd (SGHC), Vail Resorts Inc (MTN), Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI), Stubhub Holdings, Inc. (STUB).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.