Audent Global Asset Management LLC decreased its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 69.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,607 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 5,792 shares during the quarter. Audent Global Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $251,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% in the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the period. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Sfam LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Key Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding its parks and experiences business, with multiple reports highlighting new and reimagined attractions at Hollywood Studios and an official opening date for the newest Disney World attraction, which could support long-term theme park revenue. Disney World’s newest attraction has an official opening date
- Positive Sentiment: Disney continues to lean into sports fandom through a new NFL partnership, reinforcing the value of its sports/ESPN strategy and helping offset concerns about streaming competition. Disney Continues To Bet On Sports Fandom With New NFL Partnership
- Positive Sentiment: Recent reporting says Disney’s cruise business generated $3 billion last fiscal year and the company plans a major fleet expansion, pointing to another growth engine beyond streaming. Disney’s cruise ship fleet generated $3 billion…
- Neutral Sentiment: News that Disney is considering a free streaming option may be seen as a way to attract viewers, but it also suggests management is still searching for the right monetization model for streaming. Disney considers launching free streaming option for consumers
- Negative Sentiment: Investor debate over whether Disney should exit the streaming business highlights ongoing concerns about profitability and growth in Disney’s direct-to-consumer segment. SA Asks: Should Disney get out of the streaming business?
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory scrutiny is a headwind after reports that the FCC is moving closer to rulings against Disney over “The View” and broadcast licenses, adding legal and reputational uncertainty. FCC Nearing Rulings Against Disney Over ‘The View,’ TV Licenses
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Walt Disney Trading Down 1.9%
Shares of DIS stock opened at $97.77 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $100.66 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $103.55. The company has a market cap of $169.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.62, a PEG ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $92.18 and a fifty-two week high of $123.40.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. Walt Disney’s revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current year.
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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