Why Disney Shares Are Up Over 1% Premarket Today
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Shares of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) advanced in premarket trading following the announcement that CEO Bob Iger's term has been extended for two more years until the end of 2026. KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Brandon Nispel considers the extension neutral to the stock, noting that the company may have faced challenges in finding a suitable replacement for Iger. The extension allows Iger more time to implement significant restructuring and cost-saving initiatives across various business segments.
July 13, 2023 | 11:11 am
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Disney's stock advanced in premarket trading following the announcement of CEO Bob Iger's term extension. The extension is seen as neutral to the stock, allowing Iger more time to implement restructuring and cost-saving initiatives.
The extension of CEO Bob Iger's term is seen as neutral to the stock, indicating that it may not significantly impact the stock's price in the short term. However, it provides Iger with more time to implement restructuring and cost-saving initiatives, which could potentially have a positive impact on the company's financial performance in the long term.
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