Barclays Issues Positive Forecast for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Stock Price

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) had its price objective upped by Barclays from $130.00 to $135.00 in a research note published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the entertainment giant’s stock.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. UBS Group restated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley began coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 target price on the stock. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Guggenheim boosted their price target on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $134.13.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:DIS traded down $0.51 during trading on Thursday, hitting $108.15. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,437,657 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,836,075. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The firm has a market cap of $191.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.29, a P/E/G ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a 50-day moving average of $100.87 and a 200-day moving average of $106.63. Walt Disney has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The business had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.45 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Walt Disney will post 6.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

More Walt Disney News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat and streaming profitability: Disney reported $1.57 EPS on $25.17B revenue, beat estimates, reaffirmed FY guidance and hit double-digit direct‑to‑consumer margins — the primary catalyst for recent upside. Disney Jumps 8.4% As Streaming Profitability Hits New Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street upgrades: Multiple firms raised price targets after the quarter (JPMorgan, Barclays, Guggenheim and others), reinforcing analyst optimism and giving upside to the stock. Disney Just Got a Wall Street Pile-On: Three Firms Hike Price Targets After Q2 Crusher
• Positive Sentiment: Parks and guest spending strength: Disney reported record parks revenue with higher per‑guest spending — supports cash flow and capital-return potential even if attendance mix is shifting. Disney Experiences 2026 Revenue Hits Q2 Record as Guest Spending Rises 5%
• Positive Sentiment: Competitive positioning: Soft guidance at Netflix has investors re‑thinking streaming winners; Disney’s improved streaming margins make its subscription/ad mix more attractive. Netflix (NFLX) Is Down 5.7% After Cautious Q2 Guide And $25 Billion Buyback Plan – Has The Bull Case Changed?
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic initiatives: Management is exploring a unified “super app” to combine Disney+ with parks/cruise apps and outlined a growth plan under new CEO Josh D’Amaro — signals potential product synergies and longer‑term revenue gains. Disney looking to make a unified ‘super app,’ report says
• Neutral Sentiment: Partnerships and consumer touchpoints: CIBC launched a Disney+ collaboration in Canada (marketing/discount tie‑ins) — incremental distribution/engagement but limited near‑term financial impact. CIBC delivers added value for clients with new Disney+ collaboration
• Neutral Sentiment: Internal productivity/AI: Reports show heavy internal AI adoption to boost productivity — promising for cost/efficiency but early and execution‑dependent. One of Disney’s top AI users tells all: ‘I’m pushing the bleeding edge’
• Neutral Sentiment: Local/consumer items: Park openings (Level99 hiring) and consumer pieces on Disney World costs keep consumer interest high but are unlikely to move the stock materially. Level99 now hiring, set to open this summer at Disney Springs
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/political headline: ABC (Disney) says a Trump administration push to treat “The View” as subject to equal‑time rules is invalid; legal escalation or further regulatory scrutiny could create uncertainty for the broadcast arm and invite political risk. ABC says Trump agency order on ABC’s ‘The View’ is invalid
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish takes and legal noise: Some analysts/opinion pieces argue Disney could be “dead money” long‑term despite the beat; separate lawsuits (e.g., over likeness in film) add small legal overhangs. Walt Disney FQ2 Earnings: Dead Money For 10 Years And Likely To Remain So

Walt Disney Company Profile

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), commonly known as Disney, is a diversified global entertainment and media conglomerate headquartered in Burbank, California. Founded in 1923 by Walt and Roy O. Disney, the company grew from an animation studio into a multi‑national entertainment enterprise known for iconic intellectual property and family‑oriented storytelling. Disney’s operations span film and television production, streaming services, theme parks and resorts, consumer products, and live entertainment.

On the content side, Disney produces and distributes feature films and television programming through a portfolio of studios and labels that includes Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios, along with broadcast and cable networks such as ABC, FX and National Geographic.