BUZZ-PREVIEW: Disney seen reporting increase in rev in results before the bell

Repeats from Tuesday with no changes

Shares of Walt Disney DIS.N were down 0.6% in afternoon trading, with the co expected to report an increase in rev in its qtrly results to be released before the opening bell Wed

Analysts expect qtrly rev to rise to $24.62 bln vs $23.55 bln a yr ago and earnings of $1.45/shr vs $1.22 a yr ago, according to LSEG

Jefferies analysts earlier this week wrote they see risks to the co's fiscal year 2025 guidance "due to the launch of Epic Universe"

In November, DIS offered robust multi-year guidance

Of the 34 analysts who cover DIS, 24 recommend a "strong buy" or "buy," nine recommend a "hold" and one recommends a "sell"

The median 12-mth PT is $125.55; the stock was last at $113.29

Last week, Nielsen's latest report showed that Walt Disney maintained its lead in U.S. TV viewing share in December, bolstered by holiday movie marathons and strong performances across its cable networks

Including the session move, DIS shares are up 1.7% YTD while the Dow Jones industrial average .DJI is up 4.8%