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Disney Reportedly Slashes Jobs Again Investor Calls For Real Change At Mouse House
Article Summary
HOLD- Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is reportedly laying off employees across its different brands, including ESPN and Pixar, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations across its entertainment divisions.
- Walt Disney Company carried out a major round of cuts in April 2026 - its first significant job reductions under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
- Most of the job cuts stem from integrating NFL assets into ESPN in January 2026, with ESPN acquiring NFL Network, the NFL's fantasy football business, and the RedZone highlights show from the National Football League in return for a 10% stake in ESPN.
- Deadline reported that Disney is also cutting positions across Pixar and National Geographic, with staffers at Disney Entertainment Television and Studios among other units notified.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 4.0% | 25% | 20.0 ptsMinimal (4.0%) - Very weak |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 11.9% | 25% | 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (11.9%) - Modest outlook |
| Target Price Upside ? | 33.2% | 20% | 85.0 ptsLarge Upside (33.2%) - Target: $128.07 vs Current: $96.14 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 31.6% | 15% | 40.0 ptsModerate (31.6%) - Adequate margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -22.1% | 15% | 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-22.1%) - Light entry opportunity |
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About DIS
- The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
- It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences.
- The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.
- It also provides direct-to-consumer streaming services through Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, and Hulu; sports-related video streaming content through ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+ DTC, and Star; sale/licensing of film and episodic content to television and video-on-demand services; theatrical, home entertainment, and music distribution services; DVD and Blu-ray discs, electronic home video licenses, and VOD rental services; staging and licensing of live entertainment events; and post-production services.
- In addition, the company operates theme parks and resorts, such as Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, National Geographic Expeditions, and Adventures by Disney, as well as Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Hawaii.
- Further, it licenses its intellectual property (IP) to a third party that owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort; licenses trade names, characters, visual, literary, and other IP for use on merchandise, published materials, and games; operates a direct-to-home satellite distribution platform; sells branded merchandise through retail, online, and wholesale businesses; and develops and publishes books, comic books, and magazines.
- The company was founded in 1923 and is based in Burbank, California.