Handelsbanken Fonder AB Sells 48,161 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Posted by Francis Steltz on Aug 11th, 2026

Handelsbanken Fonder AB lowered its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 7.3% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 612,587 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 48,161 shares during the period. Handelsbanken Fonder AB’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $58,961,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during 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 in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Sfam LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have weighed in on DIS shares. UBS Group reduced their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $138.00 to $133.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Truist Financial set a $115.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Argus restated a “buy” rating and issued a $134.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $128.61.

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Walt Disney Trading Down 1.5%

NYSE:DIS opened at $103.31 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $119.78. The company has a market cap of $178.38 billion, a PE ratio of 21.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $98.94 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $101.80.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.20. The firm had revenue of $25.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.39 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.90% and a net margin of 8.70%.The company’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.61 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. Research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Walt Disney News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:

Positive Sentiment: Streaming bundle performance is improving. Warner Bros. Discovery executives said the Disney Bundle is reducing churn and supporting subscriber growth, providing outside validation of Disney’s bundling strategy and potentially improving streaming economics. Warner Bros. Discovery Says Disney Bundle Is Delivering
Positive Sentiment: Parks and streaming remain key growth drivers. Disney reportedly exceeded expectations on operating performance, supported by gains in its parks and streaming businesses. Analysts remain constructive, although they cited some regional softness and cost pressures. Disney Beats on Parks and Streaming Growth in Q3
Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is supportive. Needham maintained an optimistic view of DIS amid rising competition, while other coverage cited a reiterated buy rating and a higher $115 price target. Needham Remains Optimistic on Disney
Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding content and engagement opportunities. A new iHeartMedia video-podcast agreement for Disney+ and Hulu, including “Hey Jonas!” and other titles, could broaden viewing hours and strengthen the platforms’ entertainment ecosystems. Disney Hulu and iHeartMedia Announce Video Podcast Deal
Neutral Sentiment: Disney+ is testing AI-powered discovery tools and planning a broader fan ecosystem spanning games, merchandise, interactive experiences, and partnerships. These initiatives may support engagement and retention, but their financial impact remains unproven. Disney Plus AI Search and Discovery Beta
Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming Experiences announcements and potential Florida theme-park expansion reinforce Disney’s long-term capital-investment pipeline, but they are unlikely to materially affect near-term results. Disney Experiences Showcase at D23
Negative Sentiment: Near-term concerns include Asian-market softness, rising costs, and litigation. A lawsuit accusing Epcot restaurant operators of wage theft could create reputational and legal overhang, although it does not currently indicate a companywide financial impact. Epcot Restaurant Operators Accused of Wage Theft

About Walt Disney

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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.