Why is DIS Down Today?

DIS
$101.79
▼ -2.97% ($-3.02)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:36 PM ET

About The Walt Disney Company

Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ an...

Sector: SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION
Market Cap: $203.08B
Forward P/E: 16.4
52-Week Range: $92.19 - $117.09
Employees: 233,000

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 DIS showing strong bearish momentum
DIS is down 3.0% today on 0.7x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION sector: -1.0%

DIS is outperforming its sector by -2.0%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

DIS is significantly underperforming the market (-3.1% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
DIS
This Stock
-2.97%
vs S&P 500: -3.15%
vs Nasdaq: -3.28%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, DIS is expected to trade between:
$98.74 - $103.82

Key Level to Watch

$96.70 support
Watch for breakdown below $101.79

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:36 PM (-66 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.39
Put/Call Ratio
46.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 24,382
Put Volume: 9,398
Total: 33,780

Historical Context

DIS has moved more than 3.0% down on 7 occasions in the past year.

28.6%
Continuation Rate
2/7 times continued down
+0.83%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Aug 17, 2026 (-3.1%) → Next day: +0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is DIS stock down today?

DIS is down 3.0% today on 0.7x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is DIS stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, DIS shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the DIS stock price target?

DIS is currently trading at $101.79. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $98.74 - $103.82. See long-term price prediction →

Will DIS stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that DIS's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $96.70 (support).

Is DIS stock oversold or overbought?

DIS's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 39.4. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for DIS stock?

DIS's 10-day momentum indicator is at -4.02. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is DIS outperforming or underperforming the market?

DIS (-2.97%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.1% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for DIS?

DIS's MACD (-0.27) is currently below the signal line (0.12), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 13.7) is weak.

Is DIS in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, DIS is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $105.23, 50-day SMA: $104.11.

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