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The disconnect between Iger’s public messaging and private financial moves raises fundamental questions about the company's internal health and confidence levels. Historically, CEOs selling off chunks of their stock can signal a lack of faith in the company's near-term performance. This is especially pertinent now, as Disney faces mounting pressure from activist investors and declining performance metrics.
Furthermore, the fact that Iger, as one of Disney’s largest individual shareholders, is unloading his holdings appears to undermine the narrative of a company turning a corner. It suggests that while Disney may be pushing certain strategic narratives for public consumption, its top leadership might be privately hedging against potential downside.