Van Diest Capital LLC raised its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 156.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 10,964 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,686 shares during the period. Walt Disney accounts for approximately 0.8% of Van Diest Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest holding. Van Diest Capital LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $1,057,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 5,876 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $669,000 after buying an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. Alesco Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Alesco Advisors LLC now owns 3,782 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $430,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV now owns 2,266 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $218,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 1.1% during the first quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 9,192 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $888,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its position in Walt Disney by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 4,688 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $537,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Walt Disney Stock Up 2.1%
DIS stock opened at $94.78 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $122.45. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company has a market cap of $164.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.14, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.39. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $99.71 and a two-hundred day moving average of $102.90.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
DIS has been the topic of several analyst reports. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Weiss Ratings cut Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Raymond James Financial cut their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $129.00.
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Trending Headlines about Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney shares are rising on expectations that another round of layoffs could support margins by lowering expenses across Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic, reinforcing management’s cost-cutting narrative ahead of earnings. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment is also being supported by confidence in Disney’s streaming turnaround, strong parks and experiences performance, and optimism around the long-term ESPN direct-to-consumer opportunity. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Unusual call-option buying suggests traders are positioning for additional upside, with bullish flow potentially reflecting expectations for a favorable earnings update on August 5. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains generally constructive, with recent analyst commentary and price targets implying the stock could have room to recover if execution improves. Is Disney (DIS) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
- Negative Sentiment: Recent layoffs at Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic also highlight ongoing restructuring pressure and underscore that Disney is still working through a broader efficiency reset. Pixar and National Geographic hit in latest round of Disney layoffs
- Negative Sentiment: The stock has also faced recent weakness after a sharp selloff, leaving DIS close to its 52-week low and reminding investors that sentiment can remain fragile despite the positive catalyst. Walt Disney (DIS) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
About Walt Disney
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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