Deutsche Bank AG cut its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 7.0% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 6,911,458 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 519,378 shares during the period. Deutsche Bank AG’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $786,317,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Walt Disney by 34.6% in the fourth quarter. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC now owns 167,121 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $19,013,000 after buying an additional 43,002 shares in the last quarter. Portfolio Design Labs LLC raised its stake in Walt Disney by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Portfolio Design Labs LLC now owns 16,515 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,879,000 after buying an additional 299 shares in the last quarter. North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $212,000. Alteri Wealth LLC raised its stake in Walt Disney by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. Alteri Wealth LLC now owns 17,532 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,995,000 after buying an additional 526 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Walt Disney Stock Performance
NYSE DIS opened at $99.39 on Wednesday. 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 Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $124.69. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $102.04 and its 200 day moving average price is $105.31. The firm has a market cap of $172.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.39.
Key Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street-focused coverage continues to point to upside in Disney, with one article noting DIS as a deep value stock and another saying analysts still model meaningful upside versus the current share price. 5 Deep Value Stocks to Invest In Now These 3 Underperforming Dow Stocks Have 3 Things in Common but Wall Street Remains Bullish
- Positive Sentiment: Another piece argues Disney’s management is focused on long-term value creation, which may reinforce investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction. Disney (DIS) Signals A Long-Term Vision Focused On Consistent Value Creation
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles are park- and entertainment-related, including coverage of ride upgrades, Carousel of Progress closing for a major refresh, and Disney World reacting to an earthquake; these are interesting for brand engagement but are not likely to materially move the stock on their own. Discover How Disney World Transforms Rides Overnight with Cutting-Edge Tech
- Neutral Sentiment: One Seeking Alpha article characterizes Disney as still “muddling through,” suggesting the recovery thesis remains in progress rather than fully proven. Disney: Continuing To Muddle Through As A Base Case Scenario Ahead
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that Disney World attractions temporarily shut down after an earthquake and that roller coasters were closed may add short-term operational headlines, but they appear to be temporary disruptions rather than a fundamental issue. Walt Disney World closes roller coasters after Florida earthquake report
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of analysts have weighed in on DIS shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $139.00 and gave the company an “overweight” 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. Weiss Ratings upgraded Walt Disney from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Citigroup lifted their target price on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Guggenheim lifted their target price on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.71.
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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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