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Netflix Vs. Disney: Internet Traffic Crowns One Streaming Giant, While Both Leave Competitors In The Dust
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:13pm | 650Consumers have plenty of options when it comes to streaming platforms. New traffic data could point to one winner and a close second place performer when it comes to the streaming sector. What Happened: Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) has dominated the sector for many years and new...
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Disney World Puts 24% Of Travelers Into Debt: Conglomerate's Theme Parks Remain Popular, Other Segments Falter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 4:20pm | 672Visitors to the so-called “Happiest Place on Earth” often find themselves in a scary scenario once their vacation ends. What Happened: About 24% of Disney-goers have gone into debt to finance their trip. According to a LendingTree survey, this figure rises to 39% among members of Gen Z...
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Disney+ Adds Horror Franchise 'Saw,' X Users React To 'Strange Dichotomy'
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 3:23pm | 394In what may seem surprising to some, subscribers to Walt Disney Co‘s (NYSE:DIS) Disney+ will now be able to stream the “Saw” movie franchise on the platform. The addition comes amid Disney+’s continued efforts to diversify its media catalogue. What Happened: The film...
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Disney Direct-To-Consumer Segment Profits In Q2, 'Operating Income Modestly Ahead' Of Analyst Expectations
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 11:50am | 413Shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) are sliding Tuesday after reporting second-quarter financial results. The Burbank, California-based company’s direct-to-consumer segment reached profitability in the second quarter — a key highlight for Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Preview: Could Taylor Swift And Bluey Help Media Giant Beat Estimates?
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 3:11pm | 938Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) will report second-quarter financial results before market open Tuesday May 7, 2024. Here’s what analysts predict for earnings, their insights, and key points to watch in the report and conference call. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Disney...
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Disney's Netflix-Like Password Sharing Crackdown Begins This June As Bob Iger Tries To 'Increase Engagement'
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 10:58am | 606The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger revealed that the Mouse House will start its password-sharing crackdown in June. What Happened: Iger disclosed the company’s plans to CNBC, stating that the new policy will be implemented in a few countries and markets initially, with a global...
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Disney Q1 Earnings Preview: Media Company Battles DeSantis, Musk, Peltz
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 6:36pm | 818Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) will report first-quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Here's a look at the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying and key items for investors to watch. Earnings Estimates: Disney is expected to report first-quarter...
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Is Disney's Percy Jackson Reboot A Streaming Sensation? The Impact Of New Shows And Bluey's Triumph On Disney+ In 2024
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 12:57pm | 815Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has one of the most popular streaming platforms with Disney+, which had 112.6 million subscribers in the fourth quarter. New content catered to kids and teenagers could help keep the streaming platform strong heading into 2024. What Happened: While...
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Disney Gets Rare 2023 Win With 'Elemental,' Top 10 Grossing And Record On Disney+
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 11:04am | 758Optimism among Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) shareholders may have faded as the conglomerate's stock recently hit 10-year lows. Disney, under the helm of CEO Bob Iger, has also struggled at the box office in 2023, but one movie gave the studio a rare win both in cinemas and on its...
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Netflix Rises Again While Disney Struggles To Revive Its Magic
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 10:52am | 581Legacy media companies are entering dark times as costs mount, Hollywood writers are still on strike and streaming king Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is making a comeback. The first half of year has been a colossal disappointment for those who hoped for a rebound from a rocky 2022, with a slowdown in...
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Disney's 'Uncertain Future': 3 Analysts Size Up Q2 Earnings, Future Plans For Disney+ And Hulu In Streaming Market
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 11:15am | 748Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported second-quarter financial results Wednesday that saw revenue come in ahead of analysts’ estimates. The company also reported a decline in subscribers for its Disney+ streaming platform. Here's an overview of analyst perspectives...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Highlights: Details On Revenue Beat, Disney+ Subs And How All Of The Mouse's Streaming Platforms Performed
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 4:27pm | 481Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported second-quarter revenue of $21.82 billion, which was up 13% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Preview: Analyst Estimates, Disney+ Versus Rivals, Dividend Talk, DeSantis Battle And More
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 11:11am | 1050Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is set to report second-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Here's an overview of analyst expectations, key factors they're monitoring, and additional aspects for investors to keep an eye on. Earnings Estimates: Analysts...
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Disney+ Subscribers, Cost Cuts, Park Growth: What's The Biggest Item For Disney Analysts Going Forward?
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 1:06pm | 1366Analysts were reacting to the first-quarter earnings report from Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), the first quarterly print since Bob Iger returned to lead the company as CEO. The Disney Analysts: Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould had a Buy rating and raised the price target from $120...
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Here's When 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Comes To Disney+
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 4:36pm | 412One of the highest-grossing movies of 2022 will soon be available to watch on a top streaming platform. Here’s a look at when “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be available on Disney+. What Happened: The highly anticipated 2022 release “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever...