Bank of Nova Scotia Has $32.73 Million Stock Holdings in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Bank of Nova Scotia lowered its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 78.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 339,587 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 1,227,253 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $32,729,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have issued reports on DIS shares. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 target price on Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $133.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 20th. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.00.

Walt Disney Trading Up 2.1%

DIS opened at $94.78 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $164.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.14, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.39. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $99.71 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $102.90. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $92.18 and a one year high of $122.45.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.45 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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. Analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 EPS for the current year.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney shares are rising on expectations that another round of layoffs could support margins by lowering expenses across Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic, reinforcing management’s cost-cutting narrative ahead of earnings. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment is also being supported by confidence in Disney’s streaming turnaround, strong parks and experiences performance, and optimism around the long-term ESPN direct-to-consumer opportunity. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call-option buying suggests traders are positioning for additional upside, with bullish flow potentially reflecting expectations for a favorable earnings update on August 5. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains generally constructive, with recent analyst commentary and price targets implying the stock could have room to recover if execution improves. Is Disney (DIS) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent layoffs at Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic also highlight ongoing restructuring pressure and underscore that Disney is still working through a broader efficiency reset. Pixar and National Geographic hit in latest round of Disney layoffs
• Negative Sentiment: The stock has also faced recent weakness after a sharp selloff, leaving DIS close to its 52-week low and reminding investors that sentiment can remain fragile despite the positive catalyst. Walt Disney (DIS) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

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.