Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) had its target price cut by Citigroup from $145.00 to $135.00 in a research report released on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the entertainment giant’s stock.
Several other research firms have also commented on DIS. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Guggenheim upped their price objective on shares of 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, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $128.38.
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Walt Disney Trading Up 0.1%
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.Walt Disney’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter 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. Equities analysts predict that Walt Disney will post 6.83 EPS for the current year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. J. Stern & Co. LLP grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 9,060.1% during the fourth quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 38,135,363 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $4,338,660,000 after purchasing an additional 37,719,041 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth about $2,388,278,000. Viking Global Investors LP purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter worth about $725,219,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 62.5% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 13,876,878 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,578,773,000 after acquiring an additional 5,334,866 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 3,450,198 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
More Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney is reportedly selling its remaining 50% stake in A+E Networks to Hearst for more than $1 billion. The transaction, expected to close alongside earnings, would provide cash and allow Disney to further simplify its portfolio, although it also removes exposure to A&E, History and Lifetime. Disney Selling 50% A+E Stake To Hearst For More Than $1B
- Positive Sentiment: Disney’s streaming business is being positioned as a growth driver. A report says the company has moved from multibillion-dollar streaming losses to profitability and is now pursuing international expansion, supporting the investment case if subscriber growth and margins continue improving. Disney turns $4 billion streaming loss into profit, and now it chases global growth
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney reports fiscal third-quarter results on August 5. Analysts are examining streaming profitability, park trends, content performance and other operating metrics beyond revenue and earnings estimates. The report is a near-term catalyst after the stock’s recent decline. Stay Ahead of the Game With Disney Q3 Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle is retiring after 36 years. The leadership transition could create execution uncertainty for the parks division, but the departure was presented as a planned retirement rather than an abrupt management change. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Signs Off on His Last Day
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney continues investing in its parks and consumer experiences, including a planned Carousel of Progress refurbishment and new merchandise collaborations with Starbucks. These initiatives may support attendance and per-guest spending, but their financial impact is not yet quantified. Disney and Starbucks Fall Collection Debuts
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution is weighing on sentiment. Citigroup issued a pessimistic forecast for DIS, while other reports discuss FY2027 earnings estimates. The divergence highlights uncertainty around Disney’s medium-term growth and valuation. Citigroup Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Walt Disney Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Disney’s restructuring includes additional Pixar job cuts. Pixar reportedly eliminated 108 positions, reinforcing concerns about cost pressure, content-production efficiency and the pace of Disney’s creative recovery, even as the company continues investing in its parks. How Pixar Cuts and Park Investments Have Changed Disney’s Investment Story
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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