Disney’s Decade of Challenges and Future Prospects
Walt Disney's stock has stagnated over the past decade, gaining a mere 2% while the S&P 500 surged ahead. The company's reliance on its Marvel and Star Wars franchises initially drove box office success, but the launch of Disney+ in 2019 marked a pivotal shift. The streaming service grew rapidly but burned cash, compounded by pandemic-induced losses in parks and theaters.
Today, Disney+ achieves profitability, and its parks rebound, yet linear networks and film divisions lag. The next decade hinges on balancing legacy declines with streaming and experiential growth—a test of resilience for this Dow Jones stalwart.