Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board Has $69.62 Million Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board reduced its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 608,026 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 29,584 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney accounts for about 1.5% of Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board’s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $69,619,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. Cumberland Partners Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 189.0% in the third quarter. Cumberland Partners Ltd now owns 65,088 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $7,453,000 after acquiring an additional 42,570 shares during the last quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC increased its position in Walt Disney by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC now owns 7,894 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $904,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Collaborative Wealth Managment Inc. increased its position in Walt Disney by 12.8% during the 3rd quarter. Collaborative Wealth Managment Inc. now owns 2,633 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $301,000 after purchasing an additional 298 shares in the last quarter. Harold Davidson & Associates Inc. lifted its stake in Walt Disney by 36.9% in the 3rd quarter. Harold Davidson & Associates Inc. now owns 5,098 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $584,000 after purchasing an additional 1,374 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Synovus Financial Corp boosted its position in Walt Disney by 0.5% in the third quarter. Synovus Financial Corp now owns 68,613 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $7,858,000 after buying an additional 366 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of DIS stock opened at $107.21 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $189.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.77, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.43. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $110.95 and a 200-day moving average of $111.87. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.40 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: ByteDance will scale back an AI video tool after Disney raised copyright concerns — this reduces the risk of unauthorized AI use of Disney’s IP and reinforces Disney’s willingness to enforce rights, which investors view as a defensive win for content value. ByteDance to scale back AI video tool following Disney’s legal threat over copyright concerns
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that CEO Josh D’Amaro wants a bigger, bolder Villains Land at Magic Kingdom signal continued capital investment in parks and experiences — a higher-margin, proven revenue driver that supports long-term growth. Reports: Disney CEO wants Villains Land at Magic Kingdom to be bigger, bolder
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple items on new massive rides and park expansions reaffirm Disney’s pipeline of experiences that can drive attendance and pricing power over coming years. Park capex and sequel attractions remain a core source of upside. Disney World is Planning Massive New Rides & Expansions. When Will They Open?
• Positive Sentiment: Investment commentary and stock-pitch coverage (e.g., Seeking Alpha) list Disney as a buy based on broad revenue growth, attractive multiples, and management’s guidance for strong FY2026 operating cash flow supporting buybacks/dividends — these narratives help lift investor sentiment. 3 Reasons To Buy Disney In 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces positioning Disney among long-term entertainment picks and roundups of upcoming movie release dates reinforce the company’s diversified media + parks story but don’t immediately change fundamentals. Entertainment Stocks – Best Movie Stocks to Buy (DIS)
• Neutral Sentiment: Director Steven Soderbergh’s comments about unmade Star Wars work highlight creative and development frictions in big franchise management — noteworthy for content strategy but unlikely to materially shift near-term financials. Steven Soderbergh On Giving Disney Nearly Three Years Of “Free Work” For Unmade ‘Star Wars’ Sequel
• Negative Sentiment: Local reports of black mold infestations and other facility complaints at Disney World create reputational and operational risk for parks — could pressure attendance or force remedial capex in specific locations. Disney World faces claims of dangerous black mold infestations: ‘The magic is lost’
• Negative Sentiment: Disney agreed to a $2.75M CCPA settlement with the California AG — a modest financial hit but a reminder of regulatory/privacy compliance costs that could add up. California Attorney General Announces $2.75M CCPA Settlement With The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
• Negative Sentiment: Planned closure of a discount merchandise store and isolated guest-injury/legal reports are small operational negatives that may weigh on local retail revenue or raise short-term legal/PR noise. Disney set to close discount store in Florida that was popular spot for cheaper merchandise, insiders claim

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on DIS. Evercore upped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $151.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Arete Research upgraded Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.80.

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.