Disney (DIS) Sues to Block YouTube Executive Appointment

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May 23, 2025
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  • Disney files lawsuit against Alphabet's YouTube regarding a high-profile executive move.
  • Analysts set target price for Disney stock, indicating a potential upside.
  • GuruFocus GF Value suggests modest fair value for Disney stock.

Disney's Legal Action Against YouTube: Executive Dispute Overview

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has initiated legal proceedings against Alphabet Inc.'s YouTube. This litigation aims to prevent Justin Connolly from joining YouTube as its global head of media and sports. Disney contends that Connolly's move breaches his current contractual obligations with them, alleging unfair competitive practices. Through this lawsuit, Disney seeks court injunctions to reinforce the terms of Connolly's existing contract with the company.

Analyst Projections for Disney's Stock

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With insights from 27 market analysts, The Walt Disney Co. (DIS, Financial) is assigned a one-year average target price of $124.72, ranging between a high of $148.00 and a low of $79.00. This projection reflects a potential upside of 12.23% from the present trading value of $111.13. For a deeper dive into these estimates, refer to the The Walt Disney Co (DIS) Forecast page.

Among 32 brokerage firms, the consensus brokerage recommendation for Disney stands at a notably robust 2.0, characterizing the stock as "Outperform." Notably, this rating framework spans from 1, indicating Strong Buy, to 5, denoting Sell.

GuruFocus GF Value Assessment

According to GuruFocus' GF Value, Disney's stock holds an estimated fair value of $113.09 one year out. This suggests a marginal upside of 1.76% from the current market price of $111.13. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' estimation of the stock's intrinsic value, derived from historical trade multiples, past business performance growth, and future performance projections. Visit the The Walt Disney Co (DIS, Financial) Summary page for more comprehensive data.

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