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In less-than-certain economic times, it’s prudent to add one or two large-cap demonstrated business model performers to your portfolio, and with the aforementioned in mind, Disney is worth a review.

Disney (NYSE: DIS) is the world’s second largest media conglomerate.

In general, analysts see adequate revenue gains on media network performance (including solid TV advertising sales), and relatively heavy traffic at worldwide theme parks.

Meanwhile, merchandise licensing revenue should be adequate, as should film revenue, with difficult year-to-year film revenue comparisons expected to lighten somewhat in F2009. Further, Disney’s balance sheet is among the strongest in the sector. The Reuters F2008/F2009 EPS consensus estimates for DIS are $2.23/$2.39.

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