The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), often simply known as Disney, is the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world. Founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Disney as an animation studio, it has become one of the biggest Hollywood studios, and owner and licensor of eleven theme parks and several television networks, including ABC and ESPN. The company has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since May 6, 1991. Mickey Mouse serves as the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company. (via Wikipedia)
Market Cap:
US$ 34.95 billion
Assets:
US$ 62.497 billion
Equity:
US$ 54.878 billion
Stock Symbol:
DIS
Operating Income:
US$ 7.402 billion
City:
The Walt Disney Studios
Net Income:
US$ 4.427 billion
Name:
The Walt Disney Company
Founded:
Los Angeles, U.S.
Founder:
Walt Disney and Roy Disney
Type:
Public (NYSE: DIS)
No. of Employees:
150,000
Key People:
Bob Iger
John E. Pepper, Jr.
Steve Jobs
Anne Sweeney
Revenue:
US$ 37.843 billion
Website:
http://www.disney.com
Industry:
Media and Entertainment
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