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
$110.94
Market Cap
$191.56B
52-Week High
$117.09
52-Week Low
$92.19
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

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

1 Year
$1,006
+1%
3 Years
$1,434
+43%
5 Years
$665
+-33%
10 Years
$1,294
+29%
Since IPO
$1,959,343
+195834%

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 $1,006 as of November 2026, representing a +0.6% 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 $1,434 as of November 2026, representing a +43.4% 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 $665 as of November 2026, representing a -33.5% 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 $1,294 as of November 2026, representing a +29.4% 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 $1,959,343 as of November 2026, representing a +195834.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.37%
Positive Months
441
57% of 777
Negative Months
332
43% of 777
Data Period
64+ years
777 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 (777 months), The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.37% with a median return of +1.24%. The stock had 441 positive months (57%) and 332 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 +18.07% with a median return of +13.85%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.19%. 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 10 years.

Avg Return
+18.07%
Best Year
1975 (+133.33%)
Worst Year
1973 (-60.08%)
Positive Years
46/64
Year Return Start End
2026 -1.74% $112.90 $110.94
2025 +3.30% $109.29 $112.90
2024 +24.44% $87.83 $109.29
2023 +4.26% $84.24 $87.83
2022 -43.91% $150.18 $84.24
2021 -14.51% $175.67 $150.18
2020 +25.27% $140.23 $175.67
2019 +33.51% $105.03 $140.23
2018 +3.61% $101.37 $105.03
2017 +4.76% $96.77 $101.37
2016 +0.67% $96.12 $96.77
2015 +12.93% $85.11 $96.12
2014 +24.85% $68.17 $85.11
2013 +55.34% $43.89 $68.17
2012 +34.81% $32.55 $43.89
2011 +1.65% $32.02 $32.55
2010 +17.58% $27.24 $32.02
2009 +43.77% $18.94 $27.24
2008 -28.66% $26.55 $18.94
2007 -3.49% $27.51 $26.55
2006 +44.27% $19.07 $27.51
2005 -12.86% $21.88 $19.07
2004 +20.22% $18.20 $21.88
2003 +44.40% $12.61 $18.20
2002 -20.30% $15.82 $12.61
2001 -27.64% $21.86 $15.82
2000 -0.39% $21.94 $21.86
1999 -1.45% $22.26 $21.94
1998 -8.52% $24.34 $22.26
1997 +42.88% $17.04 $24.34
1996 +19.11% $14.30 $17.04
1995 +29.02% $11.08 $14.30
1994 +8.67% $10.20 $11.08
1993 -0.30% $10.23 $10.20
1992 +51.08% $6.77 $10.23
1991 +13.49% $5.97 $6.77
1990 -8.92% $6.55 $5.97
1989 +71.23% $3.83 $6.55
1988 +11.67% $3.43 $3.83
1987 +37.89% $2.48 $3.43
1986 +54.06% $1.61 $2.48
1985 +91.14% $0.84 $1.61
1984 +15.90% $0.73 $0.84
1983 -15.00% $0.86 $0.73
1982 +23.62% $0.69 $0.86
1981 +1.95% $0.68 $0.69
1980 +14.21% $0.60 $0.68
1979 +11.84% $0.53 $0.60
1978 +0.31% $0.53 $0.53
1977 -15.34% $0.63 $0.53
1976 -5.26% $0.66 $0.63
1975 +133.33% $0.28 $0.66
1974 -54.76% $0.63 $0.28
1973 -60.08% $1.57 $0.63
1972 +72.18% $0.91 $1.57
1971 +94.52% $0.47 $0.91
1970 +5.50% $0.44 $0.47
1969 +58.20% $0.28 $0.44
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: 11/1/2026