Walt Disney stock gains as Jimmy Kimmel show extension boosts sentiment

Published on 09/14/2026 at 15:03 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Walt Disney stock rose 0.7 percent on September 13, 2026, as investors reacted to plans to extend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. The shares remain about 8.5 percent below an implied fair value of USD 116.44, according to recent valuation data.

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Walt Disney Company stock (ISIN US9314271084) ticked higher, rising 0.7 percent on September 13, 2026, after investors welcomed plans to extend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show through the 2026-2027 season, according to GuruFocus.

Late-night extension supports Walt Disney stock

As GuruFocus reported on September 13, 2026, Walt Disney’s stock price reacted positively to discussions about extending Jimmy Kimmel’s show to cover the 2026-2027 season, with the shares up 0.7 percent on that trading day.

The same overview shows the stock trading at USD 106.55, which is described as 8.5 percent below a calculated fair value of USD 116.44 on a GF Value basis, indicating a perceived undervaluation of about 8.5 percent at that date according to GuruFocus.

Valuation and analyst context around Walt Disney stock

According to GuruFocus, the GF Value framework places Walt Disney stock’s fair value at USD 116.44 compared with the actual price of USD 106.55 on September 13, 2026, suggesting upside potential of 8.5 percent if the company delivers on its earnings and cash flow expectations.

Recent analyst commentary compiled by Futunn notes that Rothschild & Co Redburn has adjusted its target price on Walt Disney stock from USD 160 to USD 125 while maintaining a Buy rating, indicating that while the medium term upside has been moderated, the house still sees the stock as attractive relative to the current level.

Price level and investor takeaway

On the New York Stock Exchange, Walt Disney stock most recently changed hands at around USD 106.55 as of September 13, 2026, with a 0.7 percent gain on that day and an implied fair value of USD 116.44 from GF Value calculations, leaving the shares roughly 8.5 percent below that valuation benchmark on the same date.