Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC raised its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 12.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 114,363 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 12,423 shares during the period. Walt Disney comprises about 0.7% of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 28th largest position. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $13,011,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in DIS. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,980,000 after buying an additional 1,904 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 31.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $678,000 after buying an additional 1,322 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 16.2% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,227,000 after buying an additional 2,503 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 28.6% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 8,330 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,033,000 after buying an additional 1,855 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 10.8% in the second quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 115,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $14,355,000 after buying an additional 11,304 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Key Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney World is rolling out a wave of new summer attractions, including new experiences, character activations, and the opening of a Bluey/Muppets coaster, which could help drive attendance and spending at Parks. Disney World Revives Airport Luggage Transfer Service for Resort Guests
- Positive Sentiment: Disney unveiled its “Disney Celebrates America” initiative, another brand campaign that underscores the company’s effort to monetize its deep content library and keep classic franchises top of mind. Walt Disney Company unveils new ‘Disney Celebrates America’ initiative
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media coverage highlighted Disney’s “Throwback” campaign and the strength of its content library, suggesting the company can keep using nostalgia and legacy IP to support streaming, merchandise, and Parks revenue. Why Disney’s ‘Throwback’ campaign is a major win for investors
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage around Walt Disney World’s summer lineup and early attraction openings reinforces that the Parks business remains busy, but these stories are more incremental than transformational for DIS stock. Disney World opens a key new attraction early
- Negative Sentiment: The Mandalorian and Grogu reportedly had the weakest Disney-era Star Wars debut, with estimates below expectations, adding pressure to Disney’s film studio and franchise strategy. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ opens below ‘Solo’ in weakest Disney-era ‘Star Wars’ debut
- Negative Sentiment: Business commentary says Disney’s TV strategy may be contributing to the film’s disappointment, suggesting the company may have overextended the Mandalorian brand by making the movie feel too much like a TV episode. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ was a box-office disappointment. Disney’s TV strategy is to blame.
Walt Disney Stock Performance
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 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 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 EPS for the current year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
DIS has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $151.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $134.47.
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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.
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