The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) – Research analysts at Erste Group Bank increased their FY2027 EPS estimates for shares of Walt Disney in a research note issued on Thursday, October 8th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now expects that the entertainment giant will post earnings per share of $7.50 for the year, up from their previous forecast of $7.49. The consensus estimate for Walt Disney’s current full-year earnings is $6.92 per share.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $25.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 8.70% and a return on equity of 9.90%. Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.61 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS.
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Walt Disney Trading Up 0.5%
NYSE:DIS opened at $108.54 on Tuesday. Walt Disney has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $117.09. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $187.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.38, a PEG ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.41. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $105.56 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $102.10.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Highland Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Walt Disney by 316.4% during the second quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 279 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 212 shares in the last quarter. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the first quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in Walt Disney by 82.2% in the 1st quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 317 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 143 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling at Walt Disney
In other news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of Walt Disney stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 62,323 shares in the company, valued at $6,563,235.13. This trade represents a 10.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares of Walt Disney stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total transaction of $382,326.72. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 18,070 shares of company stock worth $1,913,168. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.
Key Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Potential AI and licensing opportunity: Character Technologies, the parent of Character.AI, filed for Chapter 11 and began a court-supervised asset sale. Disney has submitted a $20 million stalking-horse bid for a license to certain assets, along with transition services. The transaction could give Disney access to chatbot technology and intellectual property that may support future interactive entertainment, though competing bids remain possible. Character.AI bankruptcy and Disney bid
- Positive Sentiment: Capital-light international expansion: Disney’s planned Abu Dhabi resort on Yas Island will be funded and operated primarily by partner Miral, while Disney supplies creative direction and branded content. The structure could expand the Experiences business with less direct capital investment and leverage Disney’s valuable intellectual property. Disney Abu Dhabi resort analysis
- Positive Sentiment: Ongoing monetization of intellectual property: Disney extended its Walt Disney World partnership and jersey-branding agreement with the Orlando Magic, while upcoming animated film Hexed added notable voice talent. These developments provide incremental brand and licensing support, although they are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Orlando Magic partnership
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings catalyst: Disney will report fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results before market opening on November 17. Investors will focus on streaming profitability, parks demand, cash flow, and capital spending. The latest quarter exceeded EPS expectations at $2.06 versus $1.86, while revenue of $25.25 billion slightly missed consensus. Disney earnings webcast announcement
- Negative Sentiment: Video-game execution risk: Epic Games reportedly delayed its Disney collaboration and directed developers toward an “AI-first” production process. A delay could postpone licensing revenue and raises questions about the project’s development timeline and quality. Epic Games delays Disney project
- Negative Sentiment: Uncertainty surrounding the Character.AI deal: Disney’s $20 million bid is not final, and the bankruptcy process could produce a higher or competing offer. The company may also face integration, legal, and technology risks if it proceeds.
- Negative Sentiment: Abu Dhabi exposure: Although financially capital-light, the resort introduces geopolitical and security risks outside Disney’s traditional operating markets. Abu Dhabi resort risk analysis
Walt Disney Company Profile
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is a global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes branded content across film, television, streaming and other media platforms. Its portfolio includes Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and 20th Century Studios, as well as ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN. The company also licenses its characters and intellectual property for consumer products, games and other experiences.
Disney operates theme parks, resorts and cruise lines through its Experiences business.
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