Disney shares rose 6% in October, and the article highlights three dates for investors to watch in November. On Nov. 17, Disney reports fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results, with analysts expecting revenue to rise 12% to $25.2 billion, its first double-digit percentage growth in more than three years, and earnings per share to jump 52% to $1.69. The animated feature Hexed opens the day before Thanksgiving, and Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters in December. On Nov. 27, EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays starts and runs through Dec. 30, with seasonal food kiosks and a holiday soundtrack for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. While Disney shares were flat over the past year, most other major U.S. media companies posted double-digit percentage declines.
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