Walt Disney Co

The Walt Disney Company functions as a comprehensive, globally-reaching conglomerate focused on family entertainment and media. Its corporate base is situated in Burbank, California, and it currently provides employment for 223,000 full-time personnel. The organization's extensive business activities are organized into four core divisions: Media Networks; Parks, Experiences and Products; Studio Entertainment; and Direct-To-Consumer and International. Within its Media Networks division, Disney oversees a diverse array of operations, encompassing cable and broadcast television networks, the production and distribution of television content, domestic television stations, and various radio networks and stations. A specialized group, Walt Disney Imagineering, is tasked with the creation and advancement of innovative theme park concepts, attractions, and resort facilities. The Studio Entertainment segment focuses on the development and acquisition of live-action and animated feature films, direct-to-video productions, musical recordings, and theatrical stage performances. Furthermore, the company is active in publishing, both developing and releasing video games (primarily designed for mobile devices), in addition to producing books, magazines, and comic books.

Sector

Communication services

Industry

Entertainment

Country

United States

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Indices

Dow Jones, S&P 500

CEO

Josh D'Amaro

Employees

223,000

IPO date

08 Jan 2018

ISIN

US2546871060

Website

thewaltdisneycompany.com