Disney CEO Shakes Up Strategy Amid Weak Stock Performance
The Walt Disney Company is reshaping its strategy to boost its stock performance. CEO Josh D'Amaro has identified hit films, shifting ESPN to a direct-to-consumer (D2C) model, and deeper cross-promotion as priorities.
D'Amaro acknowledged that the company's stock is weak, having dropped 6.8% year-to-date. He cited market reaction and listed these priorities in response.
Disney has also made several deals to fuel growth and cash flow, including a multi-year agreement with Formula E to stream its races on Disney+ and ESPN+, starting with the 2026-27 season.