Capital World Investors boosted its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 1.6% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 4,914,024 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 75,202 shares during the quarter. Capital World Investors’ holdings in Walt Disney were worth $559,069,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in Walt Disney by 7.7% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,980,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased 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. increased 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 increased 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 increased 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 currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Walt Disney Price Performance
Walt Disney stock opened at $99.83 on Monday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $101.82 and its 200 day simple moving average is $105.40. The stock has a market cap of $173.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $92.18 and a 12-month high of $124.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on DIS. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Rosenblatt Securities raised their target price on Walt Disney from $121.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Guggenheim raised their target price on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $133.47.
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Walt Disney News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities raised its price target on Disney to $126 from $121 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling confidence in further upside from current levels. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Several pieces highlighted Disney’s improving investment case, including a fresh look at its shifting analyst targets and a separate article arguing that advertising could be Disney’s next major growth engine beyond parks and movies. Why The Narrative Around Walt Disney (DIS) Is Shifting On Mixed Analyst Targets Disney’s next growth story isn’t parks or movies
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney remains part of broader media-sector debate, with a new article comparing it with Netflix as a long-term streaming holding; this is more about valuation and portfolio positioning than a fresh company-specific catalyst. Netflix vs. Disney: Which Streaming Stock Is the Better Long-Term Hold?
- Neutral Sentiment: Another note said Disney is still down significantly since its last earnings report, underscoring lingering post-earnings pressure even though analysts remain constructive. Disney (DIS) Down 8.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney-related event and licensing headlines, including Papa John’s Toy Story 5 promotion and an upcoming industry event at Walt Disney World, add brand visibility but are unlikely to materially move the stock on their own. Is Papa John’s (PZZA) Toy Story 5 Tie-Up Reinforcing Its Brand Moat or Just Buzz? Imagination Meets Innovation at NCTC and ACA Connects’ The Independent Show 2026 in Walt Disney World
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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