317,714 Shares in The Walt Disney Company $DIS Purchased by Metropolis Capital Ltd

Metropolis Capital Ltd bought a new position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm bought 317,714 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $30,621,000. Walt Disney makes up 1.0% of Metropolis Capital Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its stake in Walt Disney by 110.4% in 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 in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have weighed in on DIS. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Guggenheim raised their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. One investment 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $133.71.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney unveiled new updates tied to Pirates of the Caribbean and broader parks revamps, including upgraded animatronics and other immersive tech. That suggests continued capital investment in the Parks, Experiences and Products segment, which can support long-term revenue growth and fan engagement. Disney Officially Unveils New Pirates of the Caribbean Release
• Positive Sentiment: Disney also announced 2026 holiday party and festival dates at Walt Disney World, reinforcing demand drivers for the parks business and helping investors gauge strong seasonal attendance and ticketing opportunities. Walt Disney World Announces Dates and Details for 2026 Holiday Parties and Festivals
• Positive Sentiment: Disney highlighted new film marketing around Hexed and a new Lilo & Stitch short, while box-office coverage said Disney became the first studio to pass $3 billion worldwide, both of which support the company’s content and theatrical momentum. Box Office: Disney First Studio to Pass $3B Worldwide
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on consumer interest in Disney stock, parks tips, merchandise tests, and family-travel rankings. These headlines reflect ongoing brand visibility, but they are unlikely to move shares on their own. The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney World-related fire reports at the Dolphin Hotel led to a brief evacuation and restaurant closure, but the incidents appear contained and operationally limited so far. Fire causes short evacuation at Walt Disney World’s Dolphin resort
• Negative Sentiment: Disney agreed to a $50 million settlement over claims tied to streaming pricing, which is a modest legal/financial overhang and adds to concerns about the economics of the streaming business. Millions may qualify for payouts in Disney streaming case deal
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage also noted Disney’s stock has been under selling pressure and remains below recent moving averages, suggesting the shares are still dealing with broader valuation and momentum concerns despite the recent uptick. Disney (DIS) Stock After Five-Year Slump Is The Current Valuation Opportunity Enough?

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Walt Disney stock opened at $98.95 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $92.18 and a fifty-two week high of $124.69. The company has a market capitalization of $171.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.81, a PEG ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.39. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $102.80 and a two-hundred day moving average of $105.02. 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 (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The business’s revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 EPS 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.