Investment Management Corp of Ontario boosted its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 39.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 164,804 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 46,346 shares during the quarter. Investment Management Corp of Ontario’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $18,750,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during the 4th quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Sfam LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Walt Disney Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $100.91 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $175.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.12, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.39. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $102.57 and a 200 day moving average price of $105.20. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $92.18 and a twelve month high of $124.69.
Walt Disney News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding its advertising opportunity with plans to launch AI-generated TV ads in July, aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, which could help improve ad revenue and make its platform more attractive to marketers. Get ready for Disney’s big AI ads push
- Positive Sentiment: Disney also highlighted AI use in theme park design through partnerships involving Adobe Firefly, suggesting potential efficiency gains and faster development for parks and attractions. Disney’s Imagineering Arm Using Adobe’s Firefly AI Models for Park Designs
- Positive Sentiment: Disney released the first teaser for its animated film Hexed, giving investors another sign of a stronger studio slate ahead of the holiday season. Disney Releases First Teaser Trailer For ‘Hexed,’ A Magical Animated Film Arriving This Thanksgiving
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports pointed to optimism around Disney’s film slate and parks business, with commentary suggesting the stock may be undervalued if upcoming releases and park demand deliver as expected. Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Could Be 23% Undervalued On Film Slate And Parks Optimism
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney World announced new ticket and transportation changes, including a two-day ticket option and restrictions on some resort bus access from Disney Springs. These are operational updates, but their near-term stock impact is likely limited. Disney World launches 2-park ticket offer for summer and fall
- Negative Sentiment: Disney faces a pan-European patent injunction over video encoding technology, which could create legal and operational complications for its streaming and distribution businesses across 11 EU countries. InterDigital awarded injunction against Disney by Unified Patent Court
- Negative Sentiment: Additional commentary noted Disney has lagged the broader market over the past six months, reinforcing concerns about recent share performance and investor sentiment. 3 Reasons to Sell DIS and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms recently weighed in on DIS. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Rosenblatt Securities upped their target price on Walt Disney from $121.00 to $126.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Barclays increased their price target on Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note 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 report on Thursday, May 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.71.
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Walt Disney 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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