Disney (DIS) Stock: What to Know Before the Bell on November 10, 2025

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9 November 2025

At a glance

Last close (Nov 7): $110.74; 52‑week range: $80.10–$124.69. ^[1]
Catalyst this week:Fiscal Q4 & full‑year FY25 results Thursday, Nov 13, 8:30 a.m. ET (before market). ^[2]
Headline risk:ABC/ESPN blackout on YouTube TV enters a second week with no deal yet, as YouTube publicly presses to restore channels and issues credits to subscribers. ^[3]
Strategic backdrop:ESPN’s new direct‑to‑consumer app launched this fall (~$29.99/mo), while ESPN–NFL media swap (10% NFL stake in ESPN) awaits regulatory review. ^[4]
Content/parks tailwind:Zootopia 2 tracking for a $125M+ five‑day Thanksgiving opening, and Animal Kingdom’s new “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” show opened Friday. ^[5]

Stock snapshot and setup

Disney shares closed Friday at $110.74. That leaves the stock mid‑range relative to its 52‑week band of $80.10–$124.69, with traders eyeing this week’s earnings and any updates on the YouTube TV blackout and ESPN strategy. ^[6]

What’s new (and why it matters) before Monday’s open

1) YouTube TV blackout pressures linear and sports ad revenue

Google’s YouTube says it’s “ready” to strike a fair deal to restore ABC/ESPN and other Disney networks, which went dark last week after a carriage agreement expired. Disney says talks continue. Extended outages during football and NBA/NHL season can pinch ratings‑linked ad dollars and nudge churn. ^[7]
YouTube publicly proposed restoring ABC/ESPN first while negotiations continue; subscriber credits of $20 are being rolled out as the dispute persists—an extra sign of friction that could weigh on near‑term affiliate fees. ^[8]

2) Earnings on Thursday (Nov 13): what Wall Street expects

Disney will report FY25 Q4 and full‑year results before the bell (8:30 a.m. ET). Street tracking points to ~$1.03 EPS and ~$22.8B revenue, with focus on DTC margin sustainability, ESPN DTC traction, and parks trends. ^[9]
Recall: in August, Disney beat fiscal Q3 expectations, raised FY25 EPS guidance and posted profitability in streaming—setting a high bar for Thursday’s commentary on run‑rate profitability. ^[10]

3) ESPN direct‑to‑consumer is live—and under the microscope

The standalone ESPN app/service launched late summer at $29.99/month (or $299.99/year), bundlable with Disney+/Hulu. Investors will watch early engagement, churn effects at pay‑TV, and upsell to premium sports rights. ^[11]
The ESPN–NFL media transaction (ESPN to operate NFL Network, RedZone distribution, etc. in exchange for a 10% NFL equity stake in ESPN) remains subject to regulatory review—timing and integration commentary could be market‑moving. ^[12]

4) Streaming KPIs are changing
Disney signaled it will de‑emphasize sub counts and lean harder on profitability and ARPU—so watch for clarity on reporting methodology starting with Q4. Pricing moves (another Disney+ price hike in October) also feed into ARPU and churn math. ^[13]

5) Parks, Experiences & Cruise: fresh sparks into holidays

“Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” debuted Nov 7 at Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Theater, syncing the parks narrative with this month’s theatrical sequel—helpful for guest mix and merchandising into Thanksgiving travel. ^[14]
Big picture, Disney is still executing on its ~$60B decade‑long experiences capex plan, with investors watching returns as new attractions layer in over the next several years. ^[15]
Cruise note: Disney Adventure deployment in Singapore was pushed to March 10, 2026, modestly shifting 2025 capacity adds; look for any updated commentary. ^[16]

6) Box office tailwind watch: “Zootopia 2”
Industry tracking points to a $125M+ five‑day Thanksgiving domestic opening—one of the season’s biggest. Any update on presales or international rollout could color management’s near‑term film slate outlook. ^[17]

Street positioning heading into the print

Consensus target compilation shows the average price target near the mid‑$130s, with recent calls including Citi at $145 and JPMorgan around the high‑$130s. The debate remains valuation vs. earnings durability (streaming margins, ESPN scale‑up, and parks growth through 2026). ^[18]

Key risks to monitor this week

Distribution disputes (YouTube TV): Prolonged outages can dent ad revenue and fan sentiment; any resolution headline could swing DIS intraday. ^[19]
Regulatory overhang: The ESPN–NFL equity/asset deal could face extended review, affecting integration timing. ^[20]
Churn from price increases: The Oct 21 Disney+ price hike supports ARPU but may pressure net adds, especially into year‑end. ^[21]
Venu Sports backdrop: The now‑abandoned JV with Fox/WBD underscores legal sensitivity around sports bundling—context for future distribution moves. ^[22]

What could move the stock Monday

Any progress headline on the YouTube TV/Disney talks (even a temporary channel restoration) could be taken as a relief rally. ^[23]
Sell‑side preview notes tightening or loosening estimates into Thursday (EPS, DTC OI, ESPN DTC uptake). ^[24]
Weekend parks/media chatter—positive buzz from Animal Kingdom’s new show and Zootopia 2 marketing beats may keep sentiment supported into the holiday corridor. ^[25]

Investor calendar (week of Nov 10)

Mon–Wed: Watch for pre‑earnings estimate revisions and any carriage‑dispute headlines. ^[26]
Thu, Nov 13 (pre‑market):FY25 Q4 & full‑year results + webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. ^[27]

Capital returns quick note

Disney raised its annual dividend to $1.00 per share for fiscal 2025 (paid in two $0.50 installments), reinstated after the pandemic. Any update on the 2026 dividend cadence or buyback pace will be closely parsed on Thursday. ^[28]

Bottom line

Into Monday’s open, DIS is set up as a catalyst‑heavy week trade: the YouTube TV blackout is the near‑term swing factor, while Thursday’s earnings will test the streaming‑profitability narrative, ESPN DTC trajectory, and holiday‑season momentum from Zootopia 2 and the parks. Positioning and headlines could drive outsized intraday moves ahead of the print. ^[29]

This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Do your own research or consult a licensed advisor before making trading decisions.

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