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<ul><li>The Walt Disney Company's recent fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results provided a comprehensive overview of both the progress and challenges faced by the company.</li><li>CEO Bob Iger highlighted the company's strategic positioning for growth, emphasizing their momentum as a result of specific strategies across various business segments.</li><li>However, the commentary also reveals nuances in their operational dynamics and future outlook.</li></ul>

The Walt Disney Company's recent fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results provided a comprehensive overview of both the progress and challenges faced by the company.CEO Bob Iger highlighted the company's strategic positioning for growth, emphasizing their momentum as a result of specific strategies across various business segments.However, the commentary also reveals nuances in their operational dynamics and future outlook.

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<ul><li>Disney's parks business is being impacted by the pandemic, but strong pre-tax earnings provide some protection for investors</li><li>Transition to a direct-to-consumer model may take time, but could drive long-term growth and profitability</li><li>Current share price of $89 presents opportunity for investors to benefit from Disney's long-term potential and evolving business model</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.</em></p>

Disney's parks business is being impacted by the pandemic, but strong pre-tax earnings provide some protection for investorsTransition to a direct-to-consumer model may take time, but could drive long-term growth and profitabilityCurrent share price of $89 presents opportunity for investors to benefit from Disney's long-term potential and evolving business modelThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Walt Disney Company (DIS) - Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024

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<ul><li>A lot has happened since we published our Disney thesis back in February.</li><li>On the corporate front, Disney emerged victorious from its proxy battle with Nelson Peltz and managed to patch things up with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.</li><li>In media, Disney posted its first streaming profit—ahead of schedule—and secured the NBA’s coveted “A Package,” though it came with a hefty price tag.</li></ul>

A lot has happened since we published our Disney thesis back in February.On the corporate front, Disney emerged victorious from its proxy battle with Nelson Peltz and managed to patch things up with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.In media, Disney posted its first streaming profit—ahead of schedule—and secured the NBA’s coveted “A Package,” though it came with a hefty price tag.

<ul><li>The Walt Disney Company reported its third-quarter financial results for 2024, reflecting a mixed performance across its diverse business segments.</li><li>The company reported a revenue growth of 2% during the quarter, indicating resilience in its theme parks segment despite slight moderation in demand.</li><li>Attendance at the domestic parks remained flat, with a slight increase in per capita spending, contributing to a steady revenue outlook for the fourth quarter.</li></ul>

The Walt Disney Company reported its third-quarter financial results for 2024, reflecting a mixed performance across its diverse business segments.The company reported a revenue growth of 2% during the quarter, indicating resilience in its theme parks segment despite slight moderation in demand.Attendance at the domestic parks remained flat, with a slight increase in per capita spending, contributing to a steady revenue outlook for the fourth quarter.

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I am a value investor. "Value", as defined in Value Investing, is simply the act of buying something for less than its worth. I treat my equity investment as a loan to the business - where the priority is to get back my principal in full, rather than achieving maximum yield. I consider my equity investment as a slightly higher risk loan extended to the business with slightly more accommodative loan covenants - hence justifying a slightly higher yield. While I identify as a value investor and cover all stocks and macro topics indiscriminately, most of my research will have an ASEAN bent as that’s where I’m geographically located.

<ul><li>Imagine a racetrack with 10 horses. The first two horses (NFLX and DIS) are peeling away from everyone else; with NFLX still having a sizeable lead over DIS.</li><li>But the stage is set for DIS to start accelerating faster than NFLX.</li><li>This is how I would describe the US Media sector today, and Disney’s Q1 results released yesterday only serves to bolster that narrative.</li></ul>

Imagine a racetrack with 10 horses. The first two horses (NFLX and DIS) are peeling away from everyone else; with NFLX still having a sizeable lead over DIS.But the stage is set for DIS to start accelerating faster than NFLX.This is how I would describe the US Media sector today, and Disney’s Q1 results released yesterday only serves to bolster that narrative.

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The Walt Disney Company is an entertainment company that conducts operations in media networks, studio entertainment, theme parks and resorts, consumer products, and interactive media. The Company produces motion pictures, television programs, and musical recordings, as well as books and magazines.

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Disney's Secret Weapons: How Streaming

The Walt Disney Company's recent fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results provided a comprehensive overview of both the progress and...

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Walt Disney Company (DIS) - Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024

Disney's parks business is being impacted by the pandemic, but strong pre-tax earnings provide some protection for investors

Value Investors Club

Revisiting the Disney Thesis

On the corporate front, Disney emerged victorious from its proxy battle with Nelson Peltz and managed to patch things up with Florida Governor Ron...

Value Punks

The Walt Disney Company: Enhanced Streaming Services Strategy

The Walt Disney Company reported its third-quarter financial results for 2024, reflecting a mixed performance across its diverse business...

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Imagine a racetrack with 10 horses. The first two horses (NFLX and DIS) are peeling away from everyone else; with NFLX still having a sizeable lead...

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