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Nomura Securities Remains Bullish on Disney (DIS) Following Announced Departure of COO

April 5, 2016 9:45 AM EDT

Nomura Securities reiterated a Buy rating and $110.00 price target on Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) following the company's announcement that Tom Staggs, the company's Chief Operating Officer, will step down from his current position as COO, effective May 6, 2016. Nomura believes that Staggs' departure will mean very little towards Disney's near-term. While some may point to his departure as a headwind/distraction to the Shanghai park opening, we note that the completion of the Shanghai Disney Resort is nearly complete at this point. Nomura also believe Mr. Staggs'... More

Disney (DIS) Turnover a Negative But Not Meaningful Enough to Cut Estimates - Stifel

April 5, 2016 9:36 AM EDT

Stifel analyst, Benjamin Mogil, sees Thomas Staggs, Chief Operating Officer of Disney (NYSE: DIS) resigning as a negative but not large enough to alter growth rates. No changes to $110 PT or Buy rating.

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Disney (DIS) COO Thomas O. Staggs to Step Down

April 4, 2016 4:50 PM EDT

Disney (NYSE: DIS) said in a press release:

Thomas O. Staggs will leave his current position as Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective May 6, 2016. He will remain employed by the Company in the role of special advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Robert A. Iger, through this fiscal year.

Tom has been a great friend and trusted colleague for more than 20 years, said Mr. Iger. Hes... More

Disney (DIS) COO Staggs Said to be Stepping Down

April 4, 2016 4:36 PM EDT

(Updated - April 4, 2016 4:39 PM EDT)

Disney (NYSE: DIS) COO Thomas Staggs said to be stepping down, according to Bloomberg, citing the... More