The Walt Disney Company

DIS · Communication Services

About The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

The Walt Disney Company is a Entertainment company operating in the Communication Services sector.

DIS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

Key Statistics

Current Price
$97.95
Market Cap
$173.70B
52-Week High
$124.69
52-Week Low
$80.10
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

$1,000 Invested in The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

1 Year
$996
+-0%
3 Years
$1,076
+8%
5 Years
$514
+-49%
10 Years
$1,082
+8%
Since IPO
$1,716,769
+171577%

How much would $1,000 invested in DIS be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in DIS 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Walt Disney Company (DIS) in 2025 would be worth $996 as of May 2026, representing a -0.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DIS 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Walt Disney Company (DIS) in 2023 would be worth $1,076 as of May 2026, representing a +7.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DIS 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Walt Disney Company (DIS) in 2021 would be worth $514 as of May 2026, representing a -48.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DIS 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Walt Disney Company (DIS) in 2016 would be worth $1,082 as of May 2026, representing a +8.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DIS at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Walt Disney Company (DIS) at IPO would be worth $1,716,769 as of May 2026, representing a +171576.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.37%
Positive Months
438
57% of 770
Negative Months
328
43% of 770
Data Period
64+ years
770 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1975 (+41.5%)
Best month on avg: January (+4.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 1973 (-37.9%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.9%)

Over the past 64+ years (770 months), The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.37% with a median return of +1.28%. The stock had 438 positive months (57%) and 328 negative months (43%). The best month in DIS's history was January 1975 with a +41.5% return, while the worst was November 1973 at -37.9%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.7%), and September the weakest (-1.9%).

DIS's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1975 with a cumulative return of +98.4%, and the worst was 1973 at -77.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 64 years of trading history, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has delivered an average annual return of +17.88% with a median return of +13.85%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.97%. The stock posted gains in 46 years (72%) and losses in 18 years (28%).

DIS's best year was 1975 with a +133.33% gain, while the worst was 1973 at -60.08%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 12, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. DIS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 36 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.

Avg Return
+17.88%
Best Year
1975 (+133.33%)
Worst Year
1973 (-60.08%)
Positive Years
46/64
Year Return Start End
2026 -13.91% $113.77 $97.95
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

Frequently Asked Questions: DIS

What sector is DIS in?

DIS operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Entertainment industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.

How has DIS performed historically?

Over 64 years of trading history, DIS has posted gains in 46 years (72% of the time). The best year was 1975 with a +133.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in DIS?

You can invest in DIS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DIS.

Last updated: 3/24/2026