SOLID PERFORMANCE: The Walt Disney Co.'s stock is up 35 percent so far this year, outpacing its media company rivals. THE REASON: Analysts believe Disney can offer steady growth and safety as the economy heads into murkier territory. That's because the company has protection against a possible ad slump: The increasing fees it charges distributors of its TV channels like ESPN and ABC. EARNINGS GROWTH: Disney's earnings are growing and are expected to rise from $2.54 in per-share annual profits through September 2011 to $3.48 in fiscal 2013.
News Summary: Investors flock to safety of Disney
— Aug. 8 7:10 PM EDT
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FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2011 file photo, people stand near the entrance to the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank , Calif. The Walt Disney Co.'s profit for the third-quarter beat analyst estimates but revenue came up short due to unchanged revenue at its movie studio despite a surge in profit from "The Avengers." ( AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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