Analysts maintained their bullish ratings on Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) in notes this week after the company hosted an Investor Summit primarily focused on the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) segment and ESPN.
Wells Fargo analysts said Disney, a signature pick at the firm, showed its bullishness on Parks/Cruises, which "remain among the best and most unique assets in Media."
However, they noted that "DIS is a complex story," and they think DTC profitability remains the "real key to unlocking future value."
BofA analysts said they believe CEO Bob Iger plans to use his second tenure as the company's CEO to "revitalize Disney and position it to grow well in the changing landscape."
Citi said the company is doubling down on Parks after the company revealed it expects to accelerate DPEP investments.
"We see scope for consensus DPEP capex to move higher. We also suspect consensus DPEP EBIT estimates may also move higher in the out years given this investment," said Citi analysts.
Guggenheim analysts said in a note that "EO Bob Iger highlighted a strategic shift from structure repair to growth."
"To fund growth, DPEP capital expenditures will total approximately $60 billion in the next ten years. Mr. Iger said that the company will allocate these dollars to projects within the DPEP segment that yield strong growth. The DPEP segment presents multiple opportunities for expansion in parks and cruise," they added.
Finally, Morgan Stanley analysts said they continue to see an attractive risk/reward in DIS shares at current levels.
"We see the Parks & Experiences businesses (75% of F23 segment OI) as uniquely attractive in long-term growth potential, scale, and returns, warranting a low double-digit EBITDA multiple," they said.