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Analysis of Financial Performances for Walt Disney: Based on Comparison with Netflix, Warner Bros and SONY
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Abstract
As the COVID-19 ended, the global entertainment economy began to recover. On this occasion, the global film and television industry is also beginning to recover. This study will discuss the company background, main industry,main products,stock situation, financial data, future development and competition of several major film and television companies. Through financial data and market analysis, comparing and selecting target companies, and analyze the advantages and risk factors of investment. By comparing the financial data of the four companies, Disney became the target investment company. The risk factors are analyzed in detail. At the same time, by calculating and chart statistical analysis, the financial situation, competitive relations, advantages and disadvantages and development prospects of the four major companies are comprehensively analyzed. These results are conducive to the basic research of film and television industry under the recovery of entertainment economy and the correct investment choice. It is also helpful for investors to learn the basic methods and main thinking aspects of investment selection.
Keywords
Financial analysis, Walt Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros, SONY
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Yang,J. (2024). Analysis of Financial Performances for Walt Disney: Based on Comparison with Netflix, Warner Bros and SONY. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,105,209-216.
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