Disney stock is down 2.42% as of 11:30 AM ET after reporting earnings per share May 9 that beat expectations, but revenue that missed.
The media giant earned $US1.50 in adjusted earnings per share during its fiscal second quarter and $US13.3 billion in revenue.
Analysts had forecast that Disney would report $US1.41 in adjusted EPS and revenue totaling $US13.45 billion, according to Bloomberg.
UBS equity research circulated a note to clients May 10, urging clients to buy shares of Disney on any pullbacks.
UBS analyst Steven Milunovich said, “we would view any weakness as an attractive buying opportunity.â€
While falling revenues at ESPN are a growing concern for many investors, UBS said to look past the troubled sports network, staying bullish on Disney for these five reasons:
1) “Terrific content and Parks performances and outlook.â€
2) “Healthy diversification (ESPN is only 21% of earnings).â€
3) “After a 3-year hiatus, its affiliate renewal cycle is restarting, while its sports cost step-ups cycle is ending.â€
4) “Outsized winner if virtual MVPDs are successful,†referring to multi-channel video programming distributors that put out content in various ways, often for a subscription fee.
5) “Has the strongest balance sheet by far.â€
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