Prudent Man Advisors LLC acquired a new position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 9,488 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,079,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 7.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,980,000 after purchasing an additional 1,904 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 31.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $678,000 after purchasing an additional 1,322 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its position in Walt Disney by 16.2% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,227,000 after purchasing an additional 2,503 shares during the period. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 28.6% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 8,330 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,033,000 after purchasing an additional 1,855 shares during the period. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 10.8% in the second quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 115,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $14,355,000 after purchasing an additional 11,304 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Walt Disney News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities raised its price target on Disney to $126 from $121 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling confidence in further upside from current levels. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Several pieces highlighted Disney’s improving investment case, including a fresh look at its shifting analyst targets and a separate article arguing that advertising could be Disney’s next major growth engine beyond parks and movies. Why The Narrative Around Walt Disney (DIS) Is Shifting On Mixed Analyst Targets Disney’s next growth story isn’t parks or movies
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney remains part of broader media-sector debate, with a new article comparing it with Netflix as a long-term streaming holding; this is more about valuation and portfolio positioning than a fresh company-specific catalyst. Netflix vs. Disney: Which Streaming Stock Is the Better Long-Term Hold?
- Neutral Sentiment: Another note said Disney is still down significantly since its last earnings report, underscoring lingering post-earnings pressure even though analysts remain constructive. Disney (DIS) Down 8.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney-related event and licensing headlines, including Papa John’s Toy Story 5 promotion and an upcoming industry event at Walt Disney World, add brand visibility but are unlikely to materially move the stock on their own. Is Papa John’s (PZZA) Toy Story 5 Tie-Up Reinforcing Its Brand Moat or Just Buzz? Imagination Meets Innovation at NCTC and ACA Connects’ The Independent Show 2026 in Walt Disney World
Walt Disney Price Performance
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.45 EPS. The company’s 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. Equities analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on DIS shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded Walt Disney from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Raymond James Financial upgraded Walt Disney from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $139.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Guggenheim increased their price objective on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given 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 an average price target of $133.47.
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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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