Families enjoying Christmas movies are boosting Walt Disney Co and Netflix Inc stocks. Disney+ and Hulu offer holiday classics, while Netflix faces a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc assets. Both companies rely on streaming growth, with Disney forecasting double-digit earnings in 2026. Holiday viewing may influence stock performance in 2026.

Walt Disney shares traded at $114 on Christmas Eve, up 3% year-to-date. The company’s direct-to-consumer unit generated $352 million in operating income on $6.25 billion in sales, forecasting double-digit earnings growth in 2026. Netflix traded near $93, up 5% year-to-date, with a strong third quarter featuring 17% revenue growth to $11.51 billion.

Investors are watching Disney and Netflix as families engage in holiday movie viewing. Disney+ features classics like “Home Alone,” while Netflix offers originals like “Klaus” and “A Christmas Prince” trilogy. Both companies rely on streaming growth, with strong holiday viewing potentially setting the tone for 2026 and impacting stock performance.

During the lull between Christmas and New Year’s, investors focus on engagement with Disney and Netflix holiday classics. Disney+ features “The Santa Clause” and “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” while Netflix offers “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.” Strong holiday viewing could give these stocks a boost in 2026.

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