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Disney stock has been publicly traded since 1957 when it had its initial public offering where Disney stock was sold at $13.88 per share. Previously the Walt Disney Co. issued its first stock through 6% cumulative preferred shares in 1940 where it was traded OTC (Over The Counter). Since IPO, Disney stock has been traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DIS, it has been one of the 30 stocks in the Dow Jones industrial average since 1991. Disney’s stock price has significantly risen since its IPO. (read more)

Disney stock has been a part of six stock splits since the IPO,The first post IPO stock split happened in 1967 which was a 2 for 1 stock split. There were two more 2 for 1 stock splits shortly after in 1977 and 1973. The next stock split happened over a decade later in March 1986 when a 4 for 1 stock split took place. The 90s brought two more stock splits, one 4 for 1 in 1992 and then a 3 for 1 stock split in the summer of 1998. All these stock splits work out as 1 share purchased at IPO being the worth 384 shares today.

Disney’s stock price steadily grew during these stock split periods finally going past $25 in 1997, there was slight tumultuous period over the next few years but Disney’s stock price was most hit in the early part of the next decade.

Disney’s stock price dropped nearly 70% of its price value in the near 2 year period between late 2000 and late summer 2002. Which outpaced the drop of many other non-tech stocks which fell about half the amount during that time.

2009 was a tough year for Disney and the market as a whole. Walt Disney Co. reported Q1 profit that fell substantially short of analysts' expectations which sent the stock price to a 10% decline in after-hours trading. Putting Disney’s stock price in the $15 territory, a long way from a previous all time stock price high around $43.

In August 2011 Disney saw it’s stock price drop nearly 14% in one day after a number of multiple analysts downgraded it. A month later, Disney stock price dropped below $30, which was a year to date low. However from that point Disney, like many Dow 30 members, was part of a huge run up over the next 3 years. Disney stock price broke $50 in 2013, the stock price hit $75 a year later and then finally smashed the $100 ceiling in 2015.

If you had invested $1,000 in Disney's IPO your stock today would be worth over 3 million dollars today.

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Top Stocks To Buy Now? 4 Cruise Line Stocks Making Headlines

April 30, 2021 — 11:11 am EDT

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These Top Cruise Line Stocks Are Trending In The Stock Market Now

As April comes to an end, you may be surprised to see that cruise line stocks are among the most active stocks today . Why is this industry making waves on the stock market , might you ask? Well, this is likely thanks to the latest announcement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through a letter to the cruise industry earlier this week, the CDC announced that cruises can operate this year. For starters, the mid-July time frame would allow for summer voyages which would appeal to eager cruisers right now. At the same time, investors could be eyeing the top cruise ship stocks as well.

On one hand, conventional cruise operators like Lindblad Expeditions ( NASDAQ: LIND ) would be caught in this tailwind now. On the other hand, even travel companies that facilitate cruising such as Expedia ( NASDAQ: EXPE ) would be viable plays. As it stands, both companies’ shares are looking at gains of over 130% in the past year. However you look at it, the cruise industry just received a major boost.

By and large, all this would add to the current momentum seen by the tourism industry overall. Besides, demand for cruises and other travel services would be at a high now. This could be the case seeing as consumers have been anchored for more than a year. Given all of this, would you be willing to invest in these top cruise line stocks in the stock market today?

Top Cruise Line Stocks To Buy [Or Avoid] Now

• Carnival Corporation ( NYSE: CCL )
• Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited ( NYSE: RCL )
• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ( NYSE: NCLH )
• Walt Disney Company ( NYSE: DIS )

Carnival Corporation

Carnival is a leisure travel company that has been in the limelight recently. In essence, the company is a cruise company and a provider of vacations to all cruise destinations throughout the world. It covers North America, Australia, Europe, and Asia. CCL stock currently trades at $27.74 as of 10:12 a.m. ET and has been up by over 30% year-to-date. Last week, the company announced that its Costa Cruises has unveiled its 2021 cruise vacations in the Mediterranean.

It has also been making huge plays ahead of reopening by July. To assure customer safety, the company will include enhanced health and safety procedures for all aspects of its cruise experience. This is crucial because as the world reopens, companies like Carnival must prioritize public health while restoring consumer confidence and driving global economic recovery in the travel and tourism industries. Also, Carnival announced last week that its Seabourn ultra-luxury cruise line has partnered with the government of Barbados to restart guest sailings. Given all these reopening plays by the company, will you consider buying CCL stock?

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd

Royal Caribbean is a global cruise holding company that is based in Florida. It is the world’s second-largest cruise line operator, after Carnival Corporation. The company’s three cruise lines include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. RCL stock currently trades at $86.09 as of 10:14 a.m. ET and has been up by over 75% in the last year. On Thursday, the company provided a crucial business update and reported its first-quarter financials.

Like Carnival, the company has been announcing new itineraries for this summer. In detail, it has 11 additional ships from the Caribbean and Europe in addition to the four ships already sailing. Impressively, the company has received a positive reaction to these announcements, highlighting the strong demand for cruising. These cruises are taking place with adjusted passenger capacity and the enhanced health protocols developed with government and health authorities, and guidance from the Healthy Sail Panel. With these exciting developments surrounding Royal Caribbean, will you consider adding RCL stock to your portfolio?

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian is a cruise line that is the third-largest cruise line in the world. The company boasts a combined fleet of 28 ships with approximately 59,150 berths. Furthermore, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide. It also plans to introduce nine additional ships through 2027. NCLH stock currently trades at $30.52 as of 10:16 a.m. ET and has seen over a 25% increase year-to-date. On Wednesday, the company unveiled the next phase of its long-awaited plan to resume cruising outside of the U.S. this summer.

The company’s Oceania Cruises will resume operations with sailings to Scandinavia and Western Europe beginning in August and Regent Seven Seas Cruises will restart from the U.K. in September. All initial voyages will operate with fully vaccinated guests and crew in addition to the company’s robust, multi-layered SailSAFE health and safety program. Among the key features in this program includes universal coronavirus testing before embarkation. With that in mind, will you consider buying NCLH stock?

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Walt Disney Company

Last but not least, we have the Walt Disney Company. To begin with, yes, most would not immediately think of Disney as a cruise ship stock. Given its explosive growth in the streaming industry recently, I can understand. However, the Disney Cruise Line is another stream of revenue for Disney. With the CDC’s latest announcement, the company would be receiving another boost on the tourism front. This coupled with Disney’s theme parks opening could make for the perfect storm for the company. Ideally, we could see a scenario where Disney is firing on all cylinders in a post-pandemic world. Because of this, could investors continue to drive DIS stock’s prices up?

For one thing, Disney has been hard at work preparing for the continuation of cruise voyages. During a virtual event yesterday, Disney unveiled its newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish. In particular, the Disney Wish marks the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. On this ship, Disney is offering experiences based on the legendary Star Wars and Marvel IPs from its portfolio. According to Disney, voyages to the Bahamas and Castaway Cay will be open for booking on May 27. Yet again, the company appears to be making the most of its massive media portfolio. Time will tell if Disney can appeal to travel-starved consumers. In the meantime, would you consider DIS stock a buy?

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The Walt Disney Co. ( DIS ) is a global entertainment company that operates a broad range of businesses, including theme parks and resorts, film studios, broadcast TV networks, and a cruise line. Disney produces live entertainment events, and delivers a wide range of film and TV entertainment content through digital streaming services. Since October 2020, the company has focused on accelerating the growth of its direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategy through its media networks and studio entertainment operations.

The company was founded in 1923 as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio by brothers Walt and Roy Disney. By 1929 the Disney brothers' partnership had been divided into four companies focusing on production, film recording, realty and investment, and other enterprises. Disney expanded into theme parks with the opening of Disneyland in 1955. The company issued its first over-the-counter (OTC) stock in 1940 and had its IPO in 1957.

Disney is headquartered in Burbank, California. Bob Chapek has been chief executive officer (CEO) of Disney since February 2020, succeeding Robert Iger. The Carlyle Group executive Susan E. Arnold succeed Iger as chair of the board on Dec. 31, 2021. The company's stock is grouped with the communication services sector and the entertainment industry for investment purposes. Because of the breadth of its operations, Disney has competitors ranging from diversified media and entertainment companies like Paramount Global ( PARA ) and Comcast Corp. ( CMCSA ), to amusement park operators such as Six Flags Entertainment Corp. ( SIX ) and streaming platforms including Netflix Inc. ( NFLX ). Disney's FY 2021 ended Oct. 2, 2021. For that period, it reported net income of $2.5 billion and revenue of $67.4 billion.

Key Takeaways

• Disney is a global entertainment company operating theme parks, resorts, movie studios, broadcast TV networks, and a cruise line.
• Disney's primary rivals include media and entertainment companies like Paramount Global ( PARA ), Comcast Corp. ( CMCSA ), and Netflix Inc. ( NFLX ).
• For its Q2 FY 2022, ended April 2, 2022, Disney reported net income of $597 million on revenue of $19.2 billion.
• Disney made headlines in opposing a new Florida law restricting public school instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity, and again when the Florida legislature voted shortly after to abolish the special tax district allowing Disney to carry out some local government functions at its Disney World resorts near Orlando.
• On May 11, 2022, Disney released its Q2 FY2022 earnings report. Its adjusted EPS and revenue of $1.08 and $19.2 billion, respectively, missed analysts' expectations. Its "Parks, Experiences and Products" segment revenue of $6.7 billion, somewhat exceeded expectations.
• On April 29, 2022, Disney announced that Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Geoff Morrell, would be immediately leaving the company after having only been named to the position in December.
• On April 21, 2022, the Florida legislature passed a bill eliminating the special district used by Disney to provide most municipal services at its Walt Disney World in Florida, which exempted operations from local regulation. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the measure on April 22. The action followed Disney's opposition to a new Florida law restricting public school instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity.

What's Happening With Disneyland?

Many Disney parks and resorts around the world are open and serving customers following a number of closures throughout the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests must have an advance ticket reservation. Face masks are strongly recommended for all indoor settings and required for all guests ages 2 and up on Disney shuttles and at first aid stations. Face masks are optional outdoors. Guests are not currently required to provide proof of vaccination. The advance registration system is new and allows visitors to book reservations up to several months in advance.

Disney has also changed its ticket options and services recently. Notably, it has introduced Genie and Genie+ services, which are available via a mobile app. Disney Genie is a complimentary service which provides personalized itineraries and planning for a Disney resort visit. Disney Genie+ is the advanced version, available for $15 per ticket per day, which also allows users to use the Lightning Lane (previously known as the FastPass program) for faster access to several attractions per day.

What's Happening With Disney+?

For Q1 FY 2022, ended Jan. 1, 2022, Disney reported 11.8 million new Disney+ subscribers. As of the end of the quarter, the company had 129.8 million total Disney+ subscribers. Disney+ subscriptions currently cost $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Although the company has not announced plans to increase the cost of the subscription service, CEO Bob Chapek has said that as Disney increases content for the service, a price increase may follow. In a recent earnings call, he said that added content could provide an "impetus to increase that price/value relationship even higher and then have the flexibility...to then look at price increases on our service."

Yes. In 1967, Florida legislators created a special taxing district called the Reedy Creek Improvement District, for the site of the Disney World amusement park. The status allows Disney to provide typical municipal services like water and sewers, roads, and fire protection. The district also raises its own debt financing. Reedy Creek covers 40 squares miles, maintains 134 miles of roads and handles 60,000 tons of waste annually. Republican legislators who passed a bill repealing the district effective June 1, 2023 said details of the change would be worked out and legislated over the next year.

What's Happening with Disney's Dispute with Florida?

Passage of the Florida bill abolishing Disney's Reedy Creek special taxing district follows Disney's opposition to a new Florida law barring public school instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for students in grades K through 3, and restricting it for other grades to "age-appropriate" presentations as specified by school boards, subject to lawsuits by parents. Opponents of the law have argued it fosters discrimination and hate. Disney initially opted not to join the many other large companies opposing the measure. After protests from Disney employees opposed to the legislation, Chapek apologized and promised the company would lobby against the passage of similar laws in other states and would pause its political donations in Florida, which had mostly gone to Republican politicians in recent years. Disney's policy shift brought condemnation from conservatives, including some who warned the company's business interests would be in jeopardy as a result. Disney did not comment immediately on the legislation abolishing its Reedy Creek special taxing district. However, by late April, Disney reminded Florida of its billion-dollar bond debt would need to be resolved before the state could move forward.

Disney has split its stock 7 times:

• July 9, 1998: a 3-for-1 split.
• May 15, 1992: a 4-for-1 split.
• March 5, 1986: a 4-for-1 split.
• Jan. 15, 1973: a 2-for-1 split.
• March 1, 1971: a 2-for-1 split.
• Nov. 15, 1967: a 2-for-1 split.
• Aug. 20, 1956: a 2-for-1 split.

Disney does not currently pay a dividend. The most recent semi-annual cash dividend of $0.88 per share was payable Jan. 16, 2020. The company has not declared or paid a dividend with respect to FY 2021 operations.

As of Feb. 2, 2022, there were 1,820,633,408 common shares of Disney stock outstanding.

Who is Disney's CEO?

Disney's CEO is Bob Chapek. Until his appointment as CEO on Feb. 25, 2020, Chapek spent nearly three decades at Disney, heading the company's theme parks unit from 2015. In that role, Chapek dramatically expanded the company's parks and related offerings, launching the Shanghai Disney Resort and nearly doubling the Disney Cruise Line fleet.

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The Walt Disney Company is a diversified worldwide entertainment company. The Company's segments include Entertainment, Sports and Experiences. The Entertainment segment generally encompasses the Company’s non-sports focused global film, television and direct-to-consumer (DTC) video streaming content production and distribution activities. Its line of business includes Linear Networks, Direct-to-Consumer, and Content Sales/Licensing. The Sports segment generally encompasses the Company’s sports-focused global television and DTC video streaming content production and distribution activities. Its line of business includes ESPN and Star. Experiences segment includes Parks and Experiences and Consumer Products. Parks and Experiences consists of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, and Disneyland Paris, among others. Consumer Products includes licensing of its trade names, characters, visual, literary and other IPs.

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The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television video streaming content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners. It also offers direct-to-consumer streaming services through Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, Hulu, and Star+; sports-related entertainment services through ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+ DTC, and Star; sale/licensing of film and episodic content to third-party television and VOD services; theatrical, home entertainment, and music distribution services; DVD and Blu-ray discs, electronic home video licenses, and VOD rental services; staging and licensing of live entertainment events; and post-production services. In addition, the company operates theme parks and resorts comprising Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, National Geographic Expeditions, and Adventures by Disney, as well as Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Hawaii. It also licenses its intellectual property to a third party for operations of the Tokyo Disney Resort; licenses trade names, characters, visual, literary, and other IP for use on merchandise, published materials, and games; operates a direct-to-home satellite distribution platform; sells branded merchandise through retail, online, and wholesale businesses; and develops and publishes books, comic books, and magazines. The company was founded in 1923 and is based in Burbank, California.

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7 Best Cruise Stocks to Buy Now

It's been smooth sailing for cruise stocks so far this year, thanks to tailwinds from strong travel demand.

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Cruise stock investors stand to benefit immensely if shares return to their pre-pandemic levels.

Many cruise stocks have rewarded investors year to date thanks to booming travel demand. After gloomy performances during the pandemic, cruise stocks look poised to deliver gains for investors.

Battered comps from slow travel make it easier for cruise stocks to achieve triple-digit year-over-year revenue growth. And some cruise companies have already reported that type of growth.

Do Cruise Stocks Present an Opportunity?

Many cruise stocks still have not reached their pre-pandemic prices. Carnival Corp. & PLC (ticker: CCL ), one of the best cruise stocks to buy now, is well removed from its pre-pandemic per-share range of high $40s to low $50s.

John Engle, president of Almington Capital, indicates that cruise stocks can continue to ride the momentum from current trends. "In the short term, cruise stocks may enjoy some tailwinds thanks to upbeat expectations about the summer vacation season," Engle says. "After years of struggles in the face of a global pandemic and macroeconomic uncertainty, cruise operators have been bouncing back."

Cruise stock investors stand to benefit immensely if shares return to their pre-pandemic levels. Some of these cruise stocks distributed quarterly dividend payments leading up to 2020, hiking the dividend each year.

Meanwhile, the airline industry has experienced a strong recovery as well. Delta Air Lines Inc. ( DAL ) raised its full-year outlook and reinstated its dividend. American Airlines Group Inc. ( AAL ) has also flipped back to profitability and is experiencing strong top-line growth.

The success of airlines and cruises demonstrates that more people want to travel with restrictions lifted.

Cruise Stock Risks to Keep in Mind

Although cruise stocks have delivered strong year-to-date returns and have made significant progress, the travel sector carries some risk. Some stocks are riskier than others, but Engle says some risks specifically apply to cruise stocks.

"The biggest risk for cruise stocks is sustainable profitability," says Engle. "Many cruise operators are carrying an awful lot of debt, and it is not clear whether they will be able to service it over the long run. Thin profit margins and high debt should always be a cause for concern for investors looking at cyclical industries . Even a mild recession could be enough to devastate cruise operators' bottom lines."

Cruise stocks can continue their run as long as travel demand stays strong. However, any slowdowns can hurt cruise companies that carry significant debt. Cruise stock investors should carefully monitor travel demand to gauge the risk of their investments.

Investors seeking exposure to heightened travel demand may want to consider these seven top cruise stocks:

Carnival Corp. & PLC ( CCL )

Carnival shares have more than doubled year to date as more travelers return to cruises. The company reported $4.9 billion in revenue in the second quarter, more than doubling its growth year over year. It is also the highest quarterly revenue number the corporation has ever reported. Total customer deposits also reached an all-time high of $7.2 billion, eclipsing the previous record of $6 billion in May 2019.

Carnival also reported a better-than-expected net loss of $407 million. Previous guidance suggested a second-quarter net loss between $425 million and $525 million. In a press release, Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein expressed confidence in the company's ability to continue its progress.

"With bookings and customer deposits hitting all-time highs, we are clearly gaining momentum on an upward trajectory."

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ( RCL )

Royal Caribbean shares have also doubled year to date, and the company is almost back to profitability. The company reported $2.9 billion in revenue and a $47.9 million net loss (19 cents per share) in the first quarter. Full-year guidance calls for adjusted earnings per share in the range of $4.40 to $4.80 per share.

A return to profitability can mean a dividend isn't too far away. While management said there is no plan to declare or pay dividends in the near future, a return to payouts in 2024 or 2025 would be a welcome development for investors.

Prior to the pandemic, Royal Caribbean had been a reliable dividend growth stock since 2011. During that time span, the annual dividend jumped from $0.40 per share to $3.12 per share.

Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty remains optimistic that the rising trend of cruises will hold its ground.

"Leisure travel continues to strengthen as consumer spend further shifts toward experiences," Liberty said in a May 4 press release. "Demand for our brands is outpacing broader travel due to a strong rebound and an attractive value proposition."

Raised guidance also indicates the confidence leadership has in the underlying business.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ( NCLH )

NCLH stock hasn't doubled like the other cruise stocks, but it has still outperformed the market with a nearly 70% year-to-date gain. The company reported $1.8 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 31, which represents 249% year-over-year growth. Its annual revenue as of March 31 was $6.1 billion, a 426.5% increase year over year. Norwegian had a quarterly net loss of $159.3 million, or 38 cents per share.

Norwegian met or exceeded guidance on all key metrics in the first quarter. The company believes it can achieve a full-year adjusted EPS of 75 cents, an increase from its prior estimate of 70 cents. The company is going through a CEO transition, with Frank Del Rio passing the helm to Harry Sommer at the end of June. In his last press release as CEO, Del Rio informed shareholders that the company is "solidly positioned for 2023 and beyond" and has completed its post-pandemic operational recovery.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. ( LIND )

Lindblad Expeditions is a smaller cruise stock, with a $558 million market cap that has rewarded shareholders with a 35.6% year-to-date return as of July 17. The company reported $143.4 million in revenue in the first quarter, representing a 167% revenue increase from Q1 2019 and a 111% revenue increase from Q1 2022.

The company has growing occupancy rates and reported a quarterly net income of $621,000. That is a significant improvement from last year's net loss of $41.7 million in Q1 2022.

Leadership remains confident in the booming demand for cruise travel, setting full-year tour revenue guidance at $550 million to $575 million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA , at $70 million to $80 million. The company has also planned a $35 million stock repurchase program.

Agilysys Inc. ( AGYS )

Agilysys provides software for the hospitality industry, giving it some exposure to cruise lines. The company also serves other sectors, such as hotels, resorts, stadiums and higher education.

Agilysys reported 21.8% year-over-year revenue growth to a record $198 million in fiscal year 2023, which ended on March 31. The company also reported $14.6 million in net income, more than doubling its growth from FY 2022. A healthy 60% of the company's total revenue is recurring, which makes it more feasible for the company to maintain profit margins.

Agilysys hasn't soared like pure-play cruise stocks. In fact, the stock is down roughly 14.3% year to date as of July 17. However, AGYS shares are up more than 300% over the past five years.

OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. ( OSW )

OneSpaWorld Holdings provides spas, wellness and treatments on cruises and on land. Shares have jumped 28% year to date as the rising demand for cruise travel means more demand for OneSpaWorld's services.

The company reported $182.5 million in total revenues in Q1 2023. That's more than double the amount of revenue that the company generated in Q1 2022. Leonard Fluxman, OneSpaWorld's CEO, indicated back in May that second-quarter results were already looking promising.

"Our second quarter 2023 performance is off to a positive start, and we expect our favorable momentum to continue to build throughout the year," Fluxman said.

World Kinect Corp. ( WKC )

World Kinect Corp., formerly known as World Fuel Services Corp., is an energy, commodities and services company. The corporation sells more than 50 fuel products and has delivered over 18 billion gallons of fuel.

Cruise ships that need fuel to cover vast distances turn to companies like World Kinect. The return of travel helped the company generate about $59 billion in revenue in 2022.

Revenue growth decelerated in 2023, and the company also reported a 13% year-over-year decline in net income in the first quarter. Aviation and marine segments both experienced double-digit year-over-year gains in gross income, though.

Ira Birns, chief financial officer of World Kinect, emphasized the company's solid numbers in a Q1 press release: "Our balance sheet remains strong, providing significant liquidity to drive growth and continued investment in products and services that will further support our strategic priorities."

Should You Get On Board with Cruise Stocks?

Many cruise stocks have outpaced the stock market and rewarded investors in 2023. Significant travel growth has helped cruise lines hit revenue records and get closer to profitability. Many of these same stocks also offered dividends and reliably paid them for several years before the pandemic.

However, cruise stocks have their risks. The gains may become muted in future years as year-over-year comps become more challenging. Investors should also monitor how cruise lines cover their long-term debt and track whether the demand for travel remains this elevated.

5 of the Best Travel Stocks to Buy

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Walt Disney Co Q1 2024 Earnings Results

The Walt Disney Company stock closed for the day at $99.27 a share before reporting their earnings for the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year 2024 which ended on December 30, 2023. According to the earnings report, revenues for the quarter were comparable to the prior-year quarter at $23.5 billion. Diluted earrings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased to $1.04 from $0.70 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items, diluted EPS for the quarter increased to $1.22 from $0.99 in the prior-year quarter.

Just one year ago, we outlined an ambitious plan to return The Walt Disney Company to a period of sustained growth and shareholder value creation,” said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “Our strong performance this past quarter demonstrates we have turned the corner and entered a new era for our company, focused on fortifying ESPN for the future, building streaming into a profitable growth business, reinvigorating our film studios, and turbocharging growth in our parks and experiences. “As we build for the future, the steps we are taking today lend themselves to solidifying Disney’s place as the preeminent creator of global content. Looking at the renewed strength of all of our businesses this quarter – from Sports, to Entertainment, to Experiences – we believe the stage is now set for significant growth and success, including ample opportunity to increase shareholder returns as our earnings and free cash flow continue to grow.”

Disney’s first quarter earnings results reflect the progress the company made in their strategic transformation, as they continue to build from a position of strength. Disney say they are achieving significant cost reductions across their businesses, as evidenced by the realization of over $500 million in selling, general and administrative and other operating expense saving across the enterprise in the first quarter.

Disney is on track to meet or exceed the company’s $7.5 billion annualized savings target by the end of fiscal 2024, while we continue to look for further efficiency opportunities. Based on the strength of first quarter results as well as our expectations for the balance of the year, Disney expects full year fiscal 2024 earnings per share excluding certain items to increase by at least 20% versus 2023, to approximately $4.60. Further, Disney continues to expect free cash flow generation in fiscal 2024 to total roughly $8 billion.

Disney continues to expect to reach profitability at their combined streaming businesses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, and are making tremendous progress in this area, with first quarter Entertainment DTC operating losses improving by nearly $300 million versus the prior quarter. Disney believes this business will ultimately be a key earnings growth driver for the Company. Hulu subscribers increased by 1.2 million from the prior quarter. Disney+ Core subscribers decreased sequentially by 1.3 million, in line with prior guidance and reflecting a substantial price increase in the quarter as well as the end of the global summer promotion.

Disney+ Core ARPU increased sequentially by $0.14 versus the fourth quarter. The company expects Disney+ Core subscriber net additions of between 5.5 and 6 million and ongoing positive momentum in ARPU in the second quarter. ESPN’s domestic business grew both revenue and operating income year over year in the first quarter, and we continue to build ESPN into the world’s preeminent digital sports platform.

At Experiences, the company generated all-time records in revenue, operating income, and operating margin in the first quarter, and the company recently celebrated the well-received openings of World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Zootopia at Shanghai Disney Resort.

In February 2024, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program effective February 7, 2024; Disney plans to target $3 billion in repurchases in fiscal 2024. The Board also declared on February 7, 2024 a cash dividend of $0.45 per share – an increase of 50% versus the last dividend paid in January – payable July 25, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2024.

The Experiences segment (which includes Disney Cruise Line) saw a decrease in operating income at the company’s domestic parks and experiences reflected lower results at Disney’s domestic parks and resorts, largely offset by higher results at Disney Cruise Line.

At Disney’s domestic parks and resorts, lower results in the current quarter compared to the prior year were due to a decrees at Walt Disney World Resort reflecting a modest decrease in revenues and higher costs. These impacts were due to lower volumes due to decreases in attendance and occupied room nights, both of which reflected the comparison to the 50th anniversary celebration in the prior-year quarter, higher costs due to inflation, partially offset by cost saving initiatives and lower depreciation, increased guest spending due to higher average ticket prices, partially offset by lower average daily room rates.

Results at Disneyland Resort were comparable to the prior-year quarter as revenue growth was largely offset by an increase in costs. These impacts were attributable to an increased guest spending primarily due to higher average ticket prices, attendance growth and higher costs driven by inflation.

Growth at Disney Cruise Line was due to increases in average ticket prices and passenger cruise days, partially offset by higher costs.

There were no additional details regarding Disney Cruise Line in the press release. We will update this post if we hear anything during the earnings call and Q&A.

For more information and an overall report click over to the  Q1-2024 Earnings Report .

Up next for The Walt Disney Company is the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 3rd.

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5 Reasons to Buy Disney Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

I t's been a good year for Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) investors. The stock hit a 52-week high after its blowout financial update in February. The shares have pulled back lately, but with a 26% year-to-date gain, it's easily trouncing the market averages.

It's a welcome break. The media giant's shares have lost to the S&P 500 in each of three previous years. There are some good reasons to expect the streak to turn positive this year. Let's go over some of the reasons the House of Mouse could be a smart investment right now.

1. Disney+ is no longer a negative

It was a hot start to Disney+ after the late-2019 launch that helped drive the shares to an all-time high in early 2021. It's the massive losses for the premium streaming service that have weighed on the shares since then. Disney's direct-to-consumer segment -- the business that includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ -- posted a whopping $4 billion operating deficit in fiscal 2022. Its health is improving dramatically on that front.

The segment's $138 million operating loss in the first fiscal quarter of 2024 is a lot better than the $984 million deficit it checked in with a year earlier. CEO Bob Iger expects Disney+ to be profitable by the September quarter of this year. Bundling, higher prices for ad-free tiers, and a new thriving ad-supported plan for Disney+ have helped boost the top line. Disney's cost cuts have helped at the other end.

2. Get ready to bounce back at the box office

It's been a quiet start this year at the local multiplex for Disney, but unlike last year's disappointing showing, 2024's softness is by design. Disney doesn't have any of the 24 highest-grossing domestic theatrical releases this year. Its only notable film this year has been The First Omen , which has cleared a pedestrian $18 million in admissions since premiering earlier this month.

All of this is about to change. There is a potential blockbuster coming out nearly every month through the end of this calendar year.

• May 10: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
• June 14: Inside Out 2
• July 26: Deadpool & Wolverine
• Aug. 16:  Alien: Romulus
• Oct. 18: A Real Pain
• Nov. 27: Moana 2
• Dec. 20: Mufasa: The Lion King

They won't all be nine-figure winners. They don't need to be. Disney just needs a couple of films in its 2024 slate to succeed to make investors forget about Disney's disappointing 2023 performance at the box office.

3. Disney believes in Disney

Positioning itself for success in the proxy battle that ended in Disney's favor three weeks ago, the entertainment leader did a lot of things to make itself more appealing to shareholders and even opposing activists. One thing the board did earlier this year was authorize up to $3 billion in share repurchases. This is Disney's first buyback in six years.

The stock may not seem conventionally cheap. It's trading for 26 times this year's Wall Street profit target and 22 times next year's analyst forecast. However, Disney has now posted three consecutive quarters of accelerating earnings beats. Put another way, Disney is increasing its lead over the lowballing analysts shrinking in its rearview mirror. This is a great time to repurchase your shares, boosting your per-share profitability in the process.

4. It's spending money while saving some

Disney is getting prudent with its costs, even beyond the push to make Disney+ profitable within the next five months. It turned heads a year ago when it announced plans to achieve $5.5 billion in annual savings by the end of fiscal 2024. Now it expects to exceed $7.5 billion. However, it's still willing to spend where it matters.

Disney recently announced a $1.5 billion investment in Fortnite creator Epic Games. A knock on Disney 30 years ago was that it was primarily a player in family entertainment. It didn't offer much for families with older kids. In 1996, it acquired the media mogul that owned both ABC and a majority stake in ESPN. It has gone on to snap up Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox, producing some of Hollywood's biggest movies over the past few years. Why wouldn't it want a strategic stake in a gaming company for which 85% of players are under 35?

Despite the cutbacks, Disney also didn't have a problem announcing a few months ago that it would be doubling its investment to $60 million over the next 10 years for its theme parks, cruise lines, and other experiences. This has been Disney's most resilient business, and one that requires theme park updates and bar-raising ships to keep drawing guests at higher price points.

5. The improvements are everywhere

The weak spots in Disney's armor are starting to get patched up. Bears love to gnaw away at the cost-heavy ESPN, but that business just posted a surprising operating profit in Disney's latest report. Its legacy networks business should get an ad boost this year as political spot spending sees a surge heading into the November elections.

It's not just ESPN that's learning how to win the big game. Disney+ posted a 9% increase in average monthly revenue per paid account in its latest quarter. Disney not only reinstated its dividend late last year but also increased the rate of its semiannual payouts by 50% for the next distribution.

Disney surprised analysts earlier this year in a rare case of offering guidance. With the contested annual shareholder meeting weeks away, it's probably not a coincidence that Disney was chattier than usual in its February earnings call, but it had something impressive to say. Disney expects its annual adjusted earnings per share in fiscal 2024 to climb at least 20%, to $4.60 or better. Wall Street pros were perched at $4.27 a share at the time, and even now, the consensus remains at $4.40 a share.

The upside for the leading media stock is hiding in plain sight. Now's the time to buy Disney stock like there's no tomorrow -- or Tomorrowland.

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Do you own cruise line stocks? You could get onboard perks

Many cruise fans choose to invest in cruise line stocks, either because they want to support their favorite brand or because they view it as a financially savvy investment. But did you know that owning shares in a cruise company could give you onboard perks each time you cruise?

The major U.S. publicly traded cruise companies, Carnival Corporation (which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CCL), Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) all offer onboard credits ranging from $50 to $250 for those who own 100 shares or more of their stock.

Stock prices and any money you may or may not make from the investment are unpredictable. What is predictable are the perks. A small investment in a cruise company may pay off in more ways than you think, especially if you are a frequent cruiser.

This is not advice about making a financial investment. Before buying any cruise stocks, you should talk to your own adviser or broker, and do your own research. Any financial investment is at your own risk.

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Each cruise company has its own rules and nuances regarding the benefits of owning cruise line stocks. Here's how shareholder perks play out at the top three publicly traded cruise companies.

Carnival Corporation

Carnival Corporation is the parent company of cruise brands including Carnival Cruise Line , Princess Cruises , Holland America , Cunard and luxury line Seabourn . If you hold a minimum of 100 shares of Carnival Corporation stock, you'll receive an onboard credit of $250 per cabin for cruises of 14 days or longer, $100 for cruises of seven to 13 days and $50 for cruises of six days or fewer. (Note that by "days," Carnival means nights on board.)

The current benefit is available on sailings through July 31, 2023; reservations must be made by Feb. 28, 2023.

You can use the credit for drinks, gift shop purchases, spa treatments or other onboard expenditures. You can't use the credit in the casino, for gratuities or to get cash. The credit applies only to the shareholder-occupied stateroom; you won't get additional credits if you book multiple cabins.

Related: Cruise onboard credit: What it is, where to get it and how best to use it

To receive the credit, first book your cruise vacation, then send the specific cruise line an email, fax or mailed letter with your legal name, reservation/booking number, ship and sailing date. You'll also need to provide proof — such as a copy of your proxy card or a dividend tax voucher — that you own 100 or more shares of stock.

The request needs to be made no later than four weeks before your sail date.

You'll find emails and addresses for each Carnival Corporation brand and specific rules on the company's website . For Carnival Cruise Line, the email is [email protected] , the fax number is 305-406-6102, and the address is Guest Administration, 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33178.

Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean's shareholder perk applies to cruises on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises , with the exclusion of any charter cruises (such as full-ship theme cruises) and Celebrity's Galapagos sailings.

Any shareholder with a minimum of 100 shares at the time of sailing is eligible for an onboard credit of $250 per stateroom for sailings of 14 or more nights, $100 on sailings of six to 13 nights and $50 on sailings of five or fewer nights.

You may request the nontransferable credit each time you cruise. The credit applies only to the stateroom where the shareholder is staying and is based on double occupancy. If shares are held jointly and you are booking more than one stateroom, 100 shares are required for each stateroom (based on one credit per shareholder per sailing and double occupancy). Single guests would have to pay 200% of the fare to receive the offer.

The credit can't be used for gratuities (service charges). It also doesn't apply to any activities you pay for prior to setting sail (such as prebooked shore excursions or spa treatments). It's credited to your shipboard account at the time of sailing.

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Royal Caribbean suggests you request onboard credit two to three weeks prior to your sail date. The response from the cruise company should come within seven days.

You may make the request using the company's online form . For FAQs about the program, visit Royal Caribbean's investor website .

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Norwegian offers holders of 100 or more shares of its stock an onboard credit of $250 per stateroom on sailings of 15 days or more, $100 on sailings of seven to 14 days and $50 on sailings of six days or less. (Note that by "days," Norwegian means nights on board.) As with the other cruise companies, you may request the onboard credit each time you cruise.

The offer applies to cruises on Norwegian Cruise Line , Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Charter sailings are excluded.

To redeem the credit offer you may fill out a shareholder benefit request form online or you can mail or email the company with your name, address, email address, telephone number, ship and sailing date, plus proof you hold the shares.

The onboard credit request must be submitted at least 15 days prior to your sailing date.

The benefit is only available for the stateroom in which the shareholder is staying and is based on your paying for two people in the cabin. Solo travelers must pay the full double occupancy fare to receive the credit. If shares are held jointly and you are requesting two or more cabins, a minimum holding of 100 shares per room is required.

Norwegian does not allow the benefit to be combined with any other offer; shareholders have the option to choose between the shareholder benefit and another offer. The credit appears on your onboard account at the time of sailing and is nontransferable. It can't be used for any activities purchased prior to sailing, nor for service charges/gratuities on board.

The email for Norwegian Cruise Line requests is [email protected] . The address to mail in a request is Norwegian Cruise Line Shareholder Benefit Department, 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL 33126. Find addresses for the other brands and facts about the program on the company's investor website .

Bottom line

You can receive onboard credit each time you cruise by purchasing 100 or more shares of stock from a major publicly traded cruise company. This is a perk for shareholders, not a reason to invest. Before agreeing to buy cruise line stock, you should read the rules carefully and weigh the price of the stock versus any savings you will receive, as well as understand the potential risks of your investment. Your financial adviser or broker may offer further advice.

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