How Much Is ESPN Worth? Not Enough to Make Disney Stock a Buy, This Analyst Says.
KeyBanc analyst says that the upcoming disclosure of ESPN's financials by Walt Disney may disappoint investors, suggesting that Disney stock may not be a good buy.
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Posted 9/5/2023, 12:01:00 PM
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