About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has been publicly traded since 1962, making it a 64-year-old public company. It operates in the Entertainment industry within the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in Burbank, United States and employs approximately 175,560 people. With a market capitalization of $176 billion, DIS is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $99.72
- Market Cap
- $176.83B
- 52-Week High
- $124.69
- 52-Week Low
- $80.10
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -12.35% | $113.77 | $99.71 |
| 2025 | +3.30% | $110.13 | $113.77 |
| 2024 | +24.44% | $88.50 | $110.13 |
| 2023 | +4.26% | $84.88 | $88.50 |
| 2022 | -43.91% | $151.33 | $84.88 |
| 2021 | -14.51% | $177.01 | $151.33 |
| 2020 | +25.27% | $141.30 | $177.01 |
| 2019 | +33.51% | $105.83 | $141.30 |
| 2018 | +3.61% | $102.15 | $105.83 |
| 2017 | +4.76% | $97.51 | $102.15 |
| 2016 | +0.67% | $96.86 | $97.51 |
| 2015 | +12.93% | $85.77 | $96.86 |
| 2014 | +24.85% | $68.69 | $85.77 |
| 2013 | +55.34% | $44.22 | $68.69 |
| 2012 | +34.81% | $32.80 | $44.22 |
| 2011 | +1.65% | $32.27 | $32.80 |
| 2010 | +17.58% | $27.44 | $32.27 |
| 2009 | +43.77% | $19.09 | $27.44 |
| 2008 | -28.66% | $26.76 | $19.09 |
| 2007 | -3.49% | $27.72 | $26.76 |
| 2006 | +44.27% | $19.22 | $27.72 |
| 2005 | -12.86% | $22.05 | $19.22 |
| 2004 | +20.22% | $18.34 | $22.05 |
| 2003 | +44.40% | $12.70 | $18.34 |
| 2002 | -20.30% | $15.94 | $12.70 |
| 2001 | -27.64% | $22.03 | $15.94 |
| 2000 | -0.39% | $22.11 | $22.03 |
| 1999 | -1.45% | $22.44 | $22.11 |
| 1998 | -8.52% | $24.53 | $22.44 |
| 1997 | +42.88% | $17.17 | $24.53 |
| 1996 | +19.11% | $14.41 | $17.17 |
| 1995 | +29.02% | $11.17 | $14.41 |
| 1994 | +8.67% | $10.28 | $11.17 |
| 1993 | -0.30% | $10.31 | $10.28 |
| 1992 | +51.08% | $6.82 | $10.31 |
| 1991 | +13.49% | $6.01 | $6.82 |
| 1990 | -8.92% | $6.60 | $6.01 |
| 1989 | +71.23% | $3.86 | $6.60 |
| 1988 | +11.67% | $3.45 | $3.86 |
| 1987 | +37.89% | $2.50 | $3.45 |
| 1986 | +54.06% | $1.63 | $2.50 |
| 1985 | +91.14% | $0.85 | $1.63 |
| 1984 | +15.90% | $0.73 | $0.85 |
| 1983 | -15.00% | $0.86 | $0.73 |
| 1982 | +23.62% | $0.70 | $0.86 |
| 1981 | +1.95% | $0.68 | $0.70 |
| 1980 | +14.21% | $0.60 | $0.68 |
| 1979 | +11.84% | $0.54 | $0.60 |
| 1978 | +0.31% | $0.53 | $0.54 |
| 1977 | -15.34% | $0.63 | $0.53 |
| 1976 | -5.26% | $0.67 | $0.63 |
| 1975 | +133.33% | $0.29 | $0.67 |
| 1974 | -54.76% | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| 1973 | -60.08% | $1.58 | $0.63 |
| 1972 | +72.18% | $0.92 | $1.58 |
| 1971 | +94.52% | $0.47 | $0.92 |
| 1970 | +5.50% | $0.45 | $0.47 |
| 1969 | +58.20% | $0.28 | $0.45 |
| 1968 | +54.39% | $0.18 | $0.28 |
| 1967 | +40.05% | $0.13 | $0.18 |
| 1966 | +34.78% | $0.10 | $0.13 |
| 1965 | +31.22% | $0.07 | $0.10 |
| 1964 | +16.01% | $0.06 | $0.07 |
| 1963 | +41.93% | $0.04 | $0.06 |
Valuation
DIS currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.6, which is considered low relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 13.5 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.6. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.8.
Dividends
The Walt Disney Company pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 1.51%. This translates to $1.50 per share annually. The payout ratio of 18% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
DIS has a beta of 1.44, indicating it is significantly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $80.10 to $124.69, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 28 analyst opinions, DIS has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $130.30 suggests 31.2% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Walt Disney Company do? ▼
The Walt Disney Company is a Entertainment company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in Burbank, United States.
What sector is DIS in? ▼
DIS operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Entertainment industry.
When did DIS go public? ▼
The Walt Disney Company went public in 1962, making it a 64-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in DIS 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in DIS five years ago would be worth approximately $525 today, representing a -47.5% return.
Does DIS pay dividends? ▼
Yes, The Walt Disney Company pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.51%, which is $1.5 per share annually.
What is DIS's market cap? ▼
The Walt Disney Company has a market capitalization of $176 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is DIS's P/E ratio? ▼
DIS has a trailing P/E ratio of 14.6 and a forward P/E of 13.5, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is DIS a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 28 opinions, DIS has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $130.3.
Last updated: 3/14/2026