Disney Banks on NFL Deal: Will ESPN's New Streaming Push Pay Off?
Disney Faces Stronger Rivals in Sports Streaming Race
FuboTV FUBO stands out as a sports-first live TV streamer, offering NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, MLS, and top European soccer with features like multi-view, cloud DVR and live stats. Backed by Disney's $220 million equity stake and $145 million loan, FuboTV gains the scale to reach millions more viewers. With its immersive sports experience and focused audience targeting, FuboTV remains a leading choice for dedicated sports fans.Comcast CMCSA challenges Disney through NBCUniversal studios, Peacock streaming and Universal theme parks. Comcast's upcoming Epic Universe in Orlando — featuring Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter attractions — directly targets Disney's park dominance. Comcast's diversified portfolio — spanning broadband, wireless, and content — drives resilience, while growth in high-speed internet users, wireless expansion, and strong Peacock ad-supported adoption position Comcast for sustained competitive strength.
DIS' Share Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
DIS shares have gained 2.1% in the year-to-date period, underperforming both the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector's rise of 6.3% and the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry's return of 4.7%.
DIS's YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, DIS stock is currently trading at a forward 12-month Price/Earnings ratio of 17.78X compared with the industry's 19.66X. DIS has a Value Score of B.
DIS's Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Disney's 2025 earnings is pegged at $5.85 per share, up by 1.2% over the past 30 days. This indicates a 17.71% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
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DIS stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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