Nelson Peltz

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) saw its stock hit nine-year lows in August 2023. Since that time, shares have rebounded and a key lingering negative item has been settled. With an activist battle ready to play out next week, here's a look at how recent wins by the company could minimize the...

The ongoing proxy battle at Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has seen the company’s CEO, Robert Iger, being described as a “wizard that opens up the door of the Magic Kingdom with genuine magic” by a prominent business analyst. What Happened: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a well-known business...

Media industry veteran Tom Rogers recently expressed his views on the ongoing situation at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). Rogers commented on the perceived effectiveness of Disney CEO Bob Iger and the board’s approach to his leadership, particularly in the context of Disney’s...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is in the midst of a proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz, who isn't convinced Disney’s management team knows how to bring the magic back to shareholders. On the other hand, Morgan Stanley executive chair and newest Disney board member James...

Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has reportedly stated that activist investor Nelson Peltz’s criticism of the company’s focus on movies featuring female and Black actors suggests he is unfit for Disney’s board. Peltz, embroiled in a contentious board battle with...

An activist battle against media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has several investors fighting to make changes at the company. Disney may have secured a key win ahead of its April annual meeting with the force of George Lucas. What Happened: A household name to many movie fans, Lucas founded...

In a surprising turn of events, billionaire investor Nelson Peltz has announced his intention to vote for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 elections. Peltz, who had previously expressed regret for supporting Trump, has now cited concerns about President Joe Biden‘s mental...

The stock of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has reached a 52-week high, but Jim Cramer has advised investors to be cautious. What Happened: On Tuesday, Cramer, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” suggested that it might be time to trim Disney’s stock, reported CNBC. The stock has...

An activist battle against leading media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has been in the works for over a year and has escalated in recent months. Here's an update on the battle against Disney and key items an activist battle thinks could help the media giant. What Happened: Activist investor...

Despite Walt Disney Co‘s (NYSE:DIS) string of recent announcements that sent shares higher, activist investor Nelson Peltz still isn’t convinced management knows how to bring the magic back. “They made these announcements like this management team just came into office about a...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) will report first-quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Here's a look at the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying and key items for investors to watch. Earnings Estimates: Disney is expected to report first-quarter...

Trian Partners founder and CEO Nelson Peltz has nominated himself and former Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) CFO Jay Rasulo to Disney’s board as part of his ongoing proxy fight with the entertainment giant. What To Know: Trian Partners previously announced it would nominate two...

Many companies hold reviews, including self-evaluations, to check the performance of employees and management. A recent legal battle reveals the self-evaluation of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger, who led the company for 15 years before stepping down in 2020. Here's what Iger, who...

Trian Partners founder and CEO Nelson Peltz has announced his latest move in his firm's ongoing proxy fight with Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS). What To Know: In a new press release, Trian announced Thursday that it plans to nominate Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo to the...

Activist investor Nelson Peltz has allies in his latest fight against Disney (NYSE:DIS). But so, too, does Bob Iger, the entertainment conglomerate’s CEO. What Happened: Peltz is attempting his second coup to capture seats on Disney’s board of directors. His first effort ended in...