The Walt Disney Company DIS has hit a milestone at the global box office yet again by touching $7 billion in year-to-date ticket sales.Disney Animation’s flick Ralph Breaks the Internet reached the zenith of the top 10 weekend domestic box office estimates, pulling the company through the $7 billion mark.This comes a couple of years after the company had broken the $6.9 billion record set by Comcast’s CMCSA Universal Studios, with a string of top-grossing films like Rogue One, Finding Dory, Captain America and Zootopia.Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther and Ant-Man and the Wasp, Pixar’s Incredibles 2 and Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story were among the other revenue pulling films for Disney this year.Moreover, with Mary Poppins Returns releasing on Dec 19, Disney might outpace the domestic gross of $3 billion and hit another industry record.Focus on Studio EntertainmentDisney’s Studio Entertainment segment, which produces the animated and live-action motion pictures, direct-to-video programming, musical recordings and live stage plays, is a significant revenue generator.A part of Disney’s tradition of producing top-grossing animated and superhero films can be attributed to the strategic acquisitions it makes from time to time. It has spent about $15.4 billion in acquiring Pixar, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm since 2006. These assets have delivered most of the top-grossing films this year.These acquisitions have proven to be profitable for the company, which has generated $10 billion in revenues only from its Studio Entertainment segment at the end of fiscal 2018, increasing 19% year over year.The Walt Disney Company Revenue (TTM) The Walt Disney Company Revenue (TTM) | The Walt Disney Company QuoteMoreover, in the final quarter of fiscal 2018, the Studio Entertainment segment’s operating income surged 173.4% to $596 million.Rise in operating income was driven by strong growth in theatrical, TV/SVOD and home entertainment distribution and lower film cost impairments.The interesting lineup of movies next year, including Captain Marvel, Dumbo, Aladdin, The Lion King, Toy Story 4 and the next Avengers film, is expected to deliver yet another year of massive hits and impressive segmental performance.Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderDisney currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).A couple of better-ranked stocks in the broader Consumer Discretionary sector are PCM, Inc. PCMI, and Churchill Downs, Incorporated CHDN, each flaunting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Long-term earnings growth for PCMI and Churchill Downs is projected to be 20% each.Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.It's not the one you think.See This Ticker Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Churchill Downs, Incorporated (CHDN): Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Free Stock Analysis Report Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Free Stock Analysis Report PCM, Inc. (PCMI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research