Walt Disney Company (DIS) shares reached a new level today, closing at $201.91. That represents an $11.92 (6.27%) increase over yesterday. The stock is flying high on news that Disneyland is cleared to reopen as soon as April 1, 2021.
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According to Schaeffer’s Investment Research, DIS shares are up 70% year-over-year. Disney stock previously hit its record high February 24. Today’s results were also buoyed by an $8.6 million take over the weekend from Raya and the Last Dragon.