Walt Disney’s (DIS) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at Rosenblatt Securities

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at Rosenblatt Securities in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $126.00 price target on the entertainment giant’s stock. Rosenblatt Securities’ price target would suggest a potential upside of 23.60% from the company’s current price.

A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on DIS. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Truist Financial set a $115.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $146.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $127.59.

Walt Disney Trading Up 3.8%

Shares of DIS stock opened at $101.94 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $98.85 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $101.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. The company has a market capitalization of $177.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.28, a PEG ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.39. Walt Disney has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $119.78.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. The business had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.61 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Walt Disney will post 6.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of 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 buying an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS beat expectations: Disney reported $2.06 per share versus the $1.86 analyst consensus, up from $1.61 a year earlier. Segment operating income rose 21%, while free cash flow increased 63%. Disney earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Experiences and content drove growth: Parks and cruises generated record quarterly revenue, with the Experiences segment approaching $10 billion, up 10% year over year. “Toy Story 5” surpassed $1 billion at the box office and supported Disney+ viewing, merchandise sales and attendance at parks and cruises. Disney parks revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Streaming profitability improved: Disney’s streaming operating income more than doubled to approximately $712 million, helping demonstrate progress toward a more profitable direct-to-consumer business. Disney streaming profits
• Positive Sentiment: Advertising and shareholder returns offer support: Disney sold out advertising inventory for the next Super Bowl and completed its upfront sales process. Management also reaffirmed its earnings-growth outlook and plans for roughly $9 billion in buybacks. Disney Super Bowl advertising
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst remains bullish: Needham’s Laura Martin reiterated a Buy rating and set a $125 price target, citing Disney’s integrated first-party data and ability to monetize its affluent family audience. Needham Disney rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic repositioning continues: Disney is selling its A+E stake to Hearst for $1.2 billion, moving consumer products closer to its entertainment businesses and partnering with TikTok to bring creator videos to Disney+. These actions could improve focus and engagement, but their financial contribution remains uncertain. Disney franchise strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: Potential free streaming tier: CEO Josh D’Amaro said Disney is exploring a free, ad-supported product to expand reach and funnel users toward Disney+. The move could increase engagement and advertising revenue, but may pressure paid subscriber economics.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and guidance trailed expectations: Quarterly revenue of $25.25 billion grew 6.8% but fell slightly short of the $25.39 billion consensus. Reported FY2026 EPS guidance of $6.642 is also below the approximately $6.83 analyst expectation. International tourism weakness and underperforming releases such as “The Mandalorian and Grogu” remain risks.

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.