Disney’s Stock Closes at a 52-Week High
When Bob Iger returned to The Walt Disney Company in November 2022, he was brought back to save Disney’s financial situation.
Despite all that was written about Bob Chapek’s mishandling of numerous hot-button issues, it was his disastrous Q4 FY2022 earnings call that ultimately did him in.
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At the time, Disney’s stock had fallen from $170 in January 2022 to $100 in November 2022, and Disney+ was bleeding money. The Disney board of directors had finally had enough.
Iger’s Turnaround
Upon retaking the helm of Disney, Bob Iger quickly began to reorganize the company. Over the past two and a half years, the Disney CEO has managed to turn the company’s streaming business into a profitable venture, fend off two proxy fights from Nelson Peltz, and generally position Disney on a solid financial footing.
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Despite these moves, at the close of business on April 21, 2025, Disney’s stock was sitting at just under $84.
At the time, many were concerned about Disney’s economic outlook, despite investors remaining bullish on the company.
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As it turns out, Iger had everything under control.
The Comeback
Just over two months after Disney found itself at a low point, the stock has rebounded spectacularly.
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At the closing bell today, Disney stock sat at $120.67, up 43% from April 21.
Additionally, the stock closed at a 52-week high.
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Looking ahead, investors have every reason to be optimistic. Between the company’s continued growth in streaming, plans for Disney Abu Dhabi, and investments in new fields like gaming, the future looks bright.
