Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) had its price objective raised by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $139.00 to $140.00 in a report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the entertainment giant’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 44.81% from the company’s previous close.
DIS has been the topic of several other reports. Guggenheim upped their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company reduced 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. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $121.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, June 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.60.
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Walt Disney Stock Down 2.0%
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The business had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Walt Disney will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in DIS. J. Stern & Co. LLP increased its stake in Walt Disney by 9,060.1% in the fourth quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 38,135,363 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $4,338,660,000 after acquiring an additional 37,719,041 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $2,388,278,000. Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at $725,219,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 62.5% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 13,876,878 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,578,773,000 after purchasing an additional 5,334,866 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 37.8% in the 4th quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 12,569,185 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,429,996,000 after purchasing an additional 3,450,198 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Walt Disney News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney’s D23 fan event is adding panels, presentations, concerts, and new activations, reinforcing brand engagement and potential consumer buzz. Several Panels, Programs, and Presentations Announced for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Disney continues to generate lifestyle and park-related consumer interest, which supports the strength of its experiential businesses. 9 Park Day Essentials That’ll Keep Your Family Cool During Hot Summer Days at Disney, Starting at $9
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney-related media coverage highlighted a possible investment discussion involving Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, but it is speculative and not a clear business catalyst. Iger, Kushner Eye Las Vegas NBA Expansion Bid
- Neutral Sentiment: Additional Disney content coverage, including a TV special premiere and park-service updates, is largely promotional and unlikely to materially move shares on its own. ‘Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness’ premieres tonight – How to watch for free
- Negative Sentiment: Disney agreed to a $50 million settlement over streaming pricing practices, adding legal expense and keeping regulatory pressure on the streaming segment. Disney (DIS) Settles $50 Million Streaming Case As EU Patent Ban Widens
- Negative Sentiment: A European patent injunction now extends across 11 EU countries, which could complicate Disney’s streaming technology deployment and licensing in Europe. Disney (DIS) Settles $50 Million Streaming Case As EU Patent Ban Widens
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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