Grossing $3 Billion in the U.S., Disney (DIS, $108.97) Delivers Blockbuster Performance in Hollywood's Record Year
Hollywood’s domestic and worldwide box office had a blockbuster year in 2018 – and Disney’s movies occupied the top spots.
Disney grossed the most in box office collections in North American history. The company raked more than $3 billion at the U.S. box office – thereby accounting for around 26% of the domestic market. Five movies from the Disney stable made it to the top-ten highest-grossing movies domestic list. for 2018 “Black Panthers” grossed around $700 million, while "Avengers: Infinity War" and “Incredibles 2” raked in roughly $678 million and $608 million respectively in the U.S. (based on data from Box Office Mojo). The overall domestic box office for Hollywood grossed $11.9 billion in 2018, edging past the $11.4 billion record set in 2016.
Worldwide box office garnered a record $41.7 billion in 2018. Within that, Disney's "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Black Panther were the top two contributors.
In 2018, Disney announced one of its biggest acquisitions – that of the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox for more than $71 billion.
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Momentum Indicator for DIS turns negative, indicating new downward trend
DIS saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on September 03, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 77 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 53 of the 77 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 69%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for DIS moved out of overbought territory on August 26, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 24 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 15 of the 24 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 62%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for DIS turned negative on September 01, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 26 of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 60%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where DIS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 60%.
DIS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 24, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 41 of 69 cases where DIS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 59%.
The 10-day moving average for DIS crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 07, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 6 of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 43%.
Following a +2.27% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where DIS advanced for three days, in 153 of 264 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 60 of 165 cases where DIS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 36%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 24 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 42 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.672) is normal, around the industry mean (20.425). P/E Ratio (21.969) is within average values for comparable stocks, (110.163). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.821) is also within normal values, averaging (4.692). Dividend Yield (0.014) settles around the average of (0.016) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.917) is also within normal values, averaging (2.898).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 48 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. DIS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 77 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. DIS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock worse than average.
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an operator of amusement parks, hotels, television stations and radio broadcasting stations
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