My favorite stock for 2017 and beyond that would be a great choice for long-term investors who want growth potential with relatively good stability is entertainment powerhouse Walt Disney Disney’s business performance was magical in fiscal year 2016, ended Oct. 1, with year-over-year revenue increasing 6%, adjusted earnings per share growing 11%, cash provided by operations jumping 21%, and free cash flow soaring 27%. Moreover, these numbers understate the company’s performance because there was one less week in the fiscal year than in the year-ago period.