Investing $10,000 in Disney stock a decade ago would have yielded a 12.4% price appreciation, barely outpacing inflation. Dividends grew steadily until COVID-19 hit in 2020, suspending payouts for nearly four years. The dividend was restored in 2024 at half the pre-pandemic level, with 101 shares collecting approximately $813 in total dividends through 2024.

Despite the modest gains, your $10,000 investment in Disney would be worth around $12,070 today, a total return of 20.7% over 10 years. In comparison, the S&P 500 returned roughly 229% over the same period, resulting in nearly three times the return of Disney’s stock.

Disney’s decade included major acquisitions, a shift to streaming, and pandemic-related challenges. Launching Disney+ in 2019 thrilled investors but required significant content spending. The streaming service finally turned profitable in Q3 2024, after years of losses. Traditional networks like ESPN faced revenue declines amid changing viewer habits.

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