Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Raised to “Strong-Buy” at Phillip Securities

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) was upgraded by investment analysts at Phillip Securities from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $138.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Guggenheim upped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $134.47.

Walt Disney Stock Down 3.3%

DIS opened at $104.48 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $100.91 and its 200-day simple moving average is $106.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. Walt Disney has a twelve month low of $92.18 and a twelve month high of $124.69. The firm has a market cap of $181.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.69, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.41.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Walt Disney will post 6.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 110.4% during the 4th 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 period. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Sfam LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is being highlighted at the TV upfronts as a media leader with strong cross-platform scale, which supports the company’s advertising and streaming outlook. Upfronts 2026: Rita Ferro on How Disney Leverages Cross-Platform Scale
• Positive Sentiment: Several market commentators remain bullish on Disney after its recent earnings report, pointing to improving streaming margins, stronger buyback support, and continued upside potential for the stock. Price Prediction: We’re Bullish on Disney as Streaming Surges
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding streaming distribution in Canada through a new CIBC partnership, adding another avenue to grow Disney+ subscriptions and engagement. Disney Cruise Setback Contrasts With Streaming Push And Production Shifts
• Neutral Sentiment: Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle is retiring in July; the move is a leadership change, but there is no sign yet of a major strategic shift at the parks unit. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle to retire
• Negative Sentiment: Disney abruptly canceled a cruise sailing after a technical/mechanical problem, creating customer frustration and raising questions about execution in the Experiences segment. Disney cruise canceled after boarding leaves passengers waiting hours and questioning response
• Negative Sentiment: FCC scrutiny remains a headline risk after a commissioner publicly backed Disney in its dispute with regulators, keeping attention on possible license-related pressure for ABC stations. FCC Commissioner Tells Disney That Agency Is on Campaign to Censor It

About Walt Disney

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.