iA Global Asset Management Inc. trimmed its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 59.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 5,193 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 7,535 shares during the quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $591,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 5,876 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $669,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC raised its position in Walt Disney by 3.1% during the third quarter. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC now owns 2,995 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $343,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC raised its position in Walt Disney by 1.2% during the third quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC now owns 7,894 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $904,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. raised its position in Walt Disney by 4.1% during the third quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. now owns 2,357 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $270,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Y.D. More Investments Ltd raised its position in Walt Disney by 21.9% during the third quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 524 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $60,000 after acquiring an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Walt Disney News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo said Disney still has “significant upside potential” and kept an Overweight rating, even though it trimmed its price target to $146 from $148. The call suggests Wall Street still sees meaningful valuation upside in DIS. Disney (DIS) Still Has Significant Upside Potential, Says Wells Fargo
- Positive Sentiment: Disney’s latest earnings transcript and follow-up analyst questions point to solid quarter-over-quarter momentum, with management highlighting stronger streaming performance, improving Disney+ engagement, and double-digit advertising growth. That supports the view that Disney’s core businesses are improving. 5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Disney’s Q1 Earnings Call
- Positive Sentiment: Disney and Blue Star Families announced a large community event tied to America’s 250th anniversary, underscoring Disney’s brand strength and its ability to generate positive publicity around family-focused initiatives. Blue Star Families and The Walt Disney Company Bring Disney Magic…
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney has also been in the news for promotional and entertainment items around upcoming projects like Toy Story 5 and new Disney Jr. content, but these are mainly brand and marketing updates with limited immediate financial impact. Fresh Del Monte Blasts Off with a Global Campaign in Celebration of Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5”
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney’s content-protection dispute in India, where JioStar sued Zee over alleged unauthorized broadcasting, highlights the importance of protecting media rights in a key international market. While this could help defend licensing value, it also signals ongoing legal friction. JioStar Sues Zee As Disney Tests Content Protection In India
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Walt Disney Trading Up 1.2%
NYSE:DIS opened at $103.91 on Tuesday. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $124.69. The firm has a market cap of $180.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company’s 50 day moving average is $100.99 and its 200-day moving average is $106.26.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.45 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue 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. Equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.82 EPS for the current year.
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.
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