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Now, let's take a deep dive into a great stock that could be just the right addition to your portfolio.

Why You Should Pay Attention to Walt Disney (DIS)

Burbank, CA-based Walt Disney Company has assets that span movies, television shows and theme parks. Revenues were $91.4 billion in fiscal 2024.

DIS was added to the Zacks Focus List on March 23, 2020 at $85.98 per share. Since then, shares have increased 29.25% to $111.13.

Eight analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.24 to $5.72. DIS boasts an average earnings surprise of 16.4%.

Earnings for Walt Disney are forecasted to see growth of 15.1% for the current fiscal year as well.

Because stock prices react to revisions, buying stocks with rising earnings estimates can be very profitable. Focus List stocks like DIS offer investors a great opportunity to get into a company whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.

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