Deutsche Bank AG trimmed its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 7.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 6,911,458 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 519,378 shares during the period. Deutsche Bank AG owned approximately 0.39% of Walt Disney worth $786,317,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 34.6% during the fourth quarter. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC now owns 167,121 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $19,013,000 after buying an additional 43,002 shares during the period. Portfolio Design Labs LLC boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Portfolio Design Labs LLC now owns 16,515 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,879,000 after buying an additional 299 shares during the period. North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $212,000. Alteri Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Alteri Wealth LLC now owns 17,532 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,995,000 after buying an additional 526 shares during the period. Finally, Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research analysts have recently commented on DIS shares. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Guggenheim raised 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, May 7th. Citigroup raised their price target on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Barclays raised their price target on Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $133.71.
Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street-focused coverage continues to point to upside in Disney, with one article noting DIS as a deep value stock and another saying analysts still model meaningful upside versus the current share price. 5 Deep Value Stocks to Invest In Now These 3 Underperforming Dow Stocks Have 3 Things in Common but Wall Street Remains Bullish
- Positive Sentiment: Another piece argues Disney’s management is focused on long-term value creation, which may reinforce investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction. Disney (DIS) Signals A Long-Term Vision Focused On Consistent Value Creation
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles are park- and entertainment-related, including coverage of ride upgrades, Carousel of Progress closing for a major refresh, and Disney World reacting to an earthquake; these are interesting for brand engagement but are not likely to materially move the stock on their own. Discover How Disney World Transforms Rides Overnight with Cutting-Edge Tech
- Neutral Sentiment: One Seeking Alpha article characterizes Disney as still “muddling through,” suggesting the recovery thesis remains in progress rather than fully proven. Disney: Continuing To Muddle Through As A Base Case Scenario Ahead
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that Disney World attractions temporarily shut down after an earthquake and that roller coasters were closed may add short-term operational headlines, but they appear to be temporary disruptions rather than a fundamental issue. Walt Disney World closes roller coasters after Florida earthquake report
Walt Disney Trading Up 0.5%
NYSE:DIS opened at $99.39 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $172.60 billion, a PE ratio of 15.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.39. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $102.04 and a 200 day moving average price of $105.31. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $92.18 and a 12-month high of $124.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.Walt Disney’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Walt Disney 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.
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