Disney

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate

• Mascot

  Mickey Mouse

• Founded

  1923-10-16

• Full Name

  The Walt Disney Company

• Current CEO

  Bob Iger

• Headquarters

  Burbank, California, United States

• Public Since

  1940

• Stock Ticker

  DIS

• Annual Revenue

  $94.54 billion

• Previous Names

  Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Studio, Walt Disney Productions

• Stock Exchange

  New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

• Publicly Traded

  Yes

• Commonly Known As

  Disney

• Academy Awards Won

  135

• Market Capitalization

  $202.14 billion

• Fortune 500 Rank (2023)

  48th

• Forbes Global 2000 Rank (2023)

  87th

• Earnings Per Share (previous year)

  $6.37

• Dow Jones Industrial Average Component Since

  1991

Timeline

• Founded as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio by Walt Disney and Roy Oliver Disney. (Source: Summary)

  1923-10-16

• Released "Steamboat Willie," which popularized Mickey Mouse and established Disney as a leader in animation with synchronized sound. (Source: Summary)

  1928

• Became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. (Source: Summary)

  1940

• Expanded into live-action films, television, and theme parks. (Source: Summary)

  1940s

• Diversified into live-action films, television, and theme parks. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1950s

• Walt Disney died, leading to a decline in company profits, especially in the animation sector. (Source: Summary)

  1966

• Michael Eisner was voted CEO by shareholders, initiating a reversal of the company's decline. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1984

• Adopted its current name, The Walt Disney Company. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1986

• Began the "Disney Renaissance" period in animation, which lasted until 1999. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1989

• Became a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. (Source: Summary)

  1991

• Bob Iger became CEO. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2005

• Acquired Pixar. (Source: Summary)

  2006

• Acquired Marvel Entertainment. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2009

• Acquired Lucasfilm. (Source: Summary)

  2012

• Acquired BAMTech (now Disney Streaming Services). (Source: Web Search Results)

  2017

• Acquired 21st Century Fox. (Source: Summary)

  2019

• Bob Chapek became CEO after Bob Iger's retirement. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2020

• Approximately two-thirds of Disney's stock was owned by large financial institutions. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2020-08

• Bob Chapek was ousted, and Bob Iger was reinstated as CEO. (Source: Summary)

  2022

• Ranked 87th on the Forbes Global 2000 and 48th on the Fortune 500 list. (Source: Summary)

  2023

• Celebrated its 100th anniversary. (Source: Summary)

  2023-10-16

• Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC following his suspension by parent company Disney. (Source: Document d827474b-5e2a-43d5-bc56-0eb02e4d8203)

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The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, commonly referred to as simply Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, as an animation studio by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Oliver Disney as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio; it later operated under the names Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before adopting its current name in 1986. In 1928, Disney established itself as a leader in the animation industry with the short film Steamboat Willie. The film used synchronized sound to become the first post-produced sound cartoon, and popularized Mickey Mouse, who became Disney's mascot and corporate icon. After becoming a success by the early 1940s, Disney diversified into live-action films, television, and theme parks in the 1950s. However, following Walt Disney's death in 1966, the company's profits, especially in the animation sector, began to decline. In 1984, Disney's shareholders voted Michael Eisner as CEO, who led a reversal of the company's decline through a combination of international theme park expansion and the highly successful Disney Renaissance period of animation from 1989 to 1999. In 2005, under the new CEO Bob Iger, the company continued to expand into a major entertainment conglomerate with the acquisitions of Pixar in 2006, Marvel Entertainment in 2009, Lucasfilm in 2012, and 21st Century Fox in 2019. In 2020, Bob Chapek became the head of Disney after Iger's retirement. However, Chapek was ousted in 2022 and Iger was reinstated as CEO. Disney operates the largest television and film studio in Hollywood. Walt Disney Studios includes Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, 20th Century Animation, and Searchlight Pictures. Disney's other main business units include divisions operating the ABC television network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic; publishing, merchandising, music, and theater divisions; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Hotstar; and Disney Experiences, which includes several theme parks, resort hotels, and cruise lines around the world. Disney is one of the biggest and best-known companies in the world. In 2023, it was ranked 87th on the 2023 Forbes Global 2000, and 48th on the Fortune 500 list of biggest companies in the United States by revenue. Since its founding, the company has won 135 Academy Awards, 26 of which were awarded to Walt. The company has produced films which have been featured on many lists of the greatest films of all time and is one of the key players on the development of the theme park industry. The company has been public since 1940 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1991. In August 2020, about two-thirds of the stock was owned by large financial institutions. The company celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 16, 2023.

Web Search Results

• The Walt Disney Company - Wikipedia

  The Walt Disney Company, commonly referred to as simply Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainmentconglomerate "Conglomerate (company)") headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios "Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)") complex in Burbank, California. Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, as an animation studio by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Oliver Disney as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio; it later operated under the names Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before [...] Disney operates the largest television and film studio in Hollywood.( Disney Studios "Walt Disney Studios (division)") includes Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, 20th Century Animation, and Searchlight Pictures. Disney's other main business units include divisions operating the ABC television network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, Freeform "Freeform (TV channel)"), FX "FX (TV channel)"), and [...] Disney is one of the biggest and best-known companies in the world.( In 2023, it was ranked 87th on the 2023 _Forbes_ Global 2000,( and 48th on the _Fortune_ 500 list of biggest companies in the United States by revenue.( Since its founding, the company has won 135 Academy Awards, 26 of which were awarded to Walt. The company has produced films which have been featured on many lists of the greatest films of all time and is one of the key players on the development of the theme park industry.

• Disney Company | History, Movies, & Facts | Britannica Money

  The Disney Company is one of the world’s largest media conglomerates, with such holdings as ABC, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel Entertainment, and 20th Century Studios. Disney Company, American corporation best known as a purveyor of family entertainment. During the 20th and early 21st centuries, it became one of the world’s largest media conglomerates, with such holdings as ABC, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel Entertainment, and 20th Century Studios. Disney headquarters are in Burbank, California. [...] Entertainment & Pop Culture Literature Sports & Recreation Visual Arts Image Galleries Infographics Podcasts Summaries Top Questions Britannica Kids Subscribe Now # Disney Company American corporation Also known as: The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Productions Written by J.E. Luebering J.E. Luebering J.E. Luebering is Vice President, Editorial at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica [...] formerly (1929–86): : Walt Disney Productions Date: : 1923 - present Ticker: : DIS Share price: : $112.43 (mkt close, Aug. 08, 2025) Market cap: : $202.14 bil. Annual revenue: : $94.54 bil. Earnings per share (prev. year): : $6.37 Sector: : Communication Services Industry: : Entertainment CEO: : Mr. Robert A. Iger Headquarters: : Burbank News • 'Weapons' horror film scores a box office victory • (AP) Top Questions

• The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

  The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX [...] ### Raising target price to $134 The Walt Disney Co. is a global entertainment company. The company owns and leverages well-known brands, ranging from Mickey Mouse and 'Frozen' to ESPN and ABC. Disney acquired the animated movie producer Pixar Animation Studios in 2006, comic book and movie producer Marvel Entertainment in 2010, 'Star Wars' originator Lucasfilm in 2012, streaming video technology platform BAMTech (now Disney Streaming Services) in 2017, the assets of 21st Century Fox in [...] Disney dominates entertainment with parks, films, and ESPN, but our focus is DTC evolution. Hulu+Disney+ bundles now serve 150 million subscribers globally, with ARPU rising 8% to $8.50 quarterly. Q1 2025 added 1.4 million subs, beating estimates, as password-sharing crackdowns and ad-tier launches drove 12% revenue growth to $23 billion. Management's "profitable share" pivot—vs. volume grabs—targets 7-8% margins by FY2026, from breakeven.

• Disney Careers: Working at DISNEY

  At Disney, our world-class portfolio of brands and businesses work in unison to deliver the creative excellence, innovative technologies, and unforgettable experiences that audiences of all ages have come to cherish for over 100 years. Explore where the next chapter of your career story could begin. Learn More About Our Businesses View all jobs (The Walt Disney Studios) Learn more about The Walt Disney Studios View all jobs (Walt Disney Animation Studios) [...] The Walt Disney Company entertains, informs and inspires people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling to create experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. ### NORTH AMERICA [...] From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to a preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, we proudly continue our legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Our operations in North America span over 10 decades and encompass our three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN and Disney Experiences. Explore Jobs (North America) ### LATIN AMERICA

• Disney Movies | Official Site

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  Q101352