Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by Benchmark in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $115.00 price objective on the entertainment giant’s stock. Benchmark’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 9.61% from the company’s current price.
Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on DIS. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, June 12th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Walt Disney from $146.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $128.61.
Walt Disney Price Performance
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.90% and a net margin of 8.70%.The company had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.61 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Walt Disney will post 6.95 earnings per share for the current year.
Institutional Trading of Walt Disney
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% in 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. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts raise targets and reaffirm Buy ratings. Wells Fargo lifted its target to $132, Argus set a $134 target, and Barclays raised its target to $115 while maintaining an Overweight rating. Other firms, including Benchmark, Guggenheim, Rosenblatt and Needham, also reiterated bullish views. Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Walt Disney Stock?
- Positive Sentiment: Streaming momentum is improving. Disney’s streaming business delivered sharply higher profits, while Warner Bros. Discovery said the Disney+, Hulu and Max bundle is reducing churn and improving subscriber growth. Disney also plans to expand Disney+ into a broader ecosystem involving games, merchandise and interactive experiences. Warner Bros. Discovery Says Disney Bundle Is Delivering
- Positive Sentiment: Management strengthened its shareholder-return outlook. Disney reaffirmed its earnings-growth guidance and increased planned share repurchases to at least $9 billion, supporting per-share earnings and signaling confidence in future cash generation. Disney Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Parks and Streaming Growth
- Positive Sentiment: ESPN’s NFL strategy is gaining traction. Disney has already sold out advertising inventory for Super Bowl LXI, which ESPN will broadcast in 2027, highlighting strong demand for premium sports advertising.
- Neutral Sentiment: The TikTok partnership could expand Disney’s reach. Allowing creators to use Disney characters and distribute short-form videos on TikTok and Disney+ may deepen engagement, although the deal’s direct financial impact remains uncertain. Disney and TikTok Strike Short-Form Video-Sharing Deal
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed expectations. Quarterly revenue of roughly $25.2 billion came in below the approximately $25.4 billion consensus forecast. Investors also remain cautious because DIS has underperformed the broader market and remains well below its 12-month high.
- Negative Sentiment: Growth concerns have not disappeared. A potential free, ad-supported streaming tier could broaden Disney’s audience but may pressure average revenue per user and increase execution risk. Some investors also question whether recent gains from blockbuster content and theme parks can be sustained.
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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