The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH trimmed its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 34.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 45,007 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 24,080 shares during the quarter. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $4,338,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% during 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 in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of 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 buying an additional 1,322 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 16.2% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,227,000 after buying an additional 2,503 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC grew its stake in shares of 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 valued at $1,033,000 after buying an additional 1,855 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 10.8% during the 2nd quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 115,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $14,355,000 after buying an additional 11,304 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney Price Performance

DIS stock opened at $95.90 on Wednesday. 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 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $123.40. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $101.26 and its two-hundred day moving average is $103.81. The company has a market capitalization of $166.53 billion, a PE ratio of 15.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.39.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The company had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.45 EPS. The business’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. Analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DIS has been the topic of several recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.31.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Benchmark initiated coverage on Disney (DIS) with a Buy rating and a $115 price target, arguing that Disney’s parks, streaming, and sports assets support a new growth phase. Disney initiated at Buy as analyst sees parks, streaming fueling next growth phase
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo said Disney (DIS) could unlock as much as 40% upside by exiting direct streaming and focusing more on licensing and content creation, which some investors may see as a value-unlocking path. Wells Fargo Says Disney Could Gain 40% by Exiting Streaming
• Positive Sentiment: Disney also announced it will host a webcast to discuss fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, keeping investors focused on upcoming earnings and guidance. The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results via Webcast
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is using promotional events like the upcoming “Created in L.A.” creator gathering and D23 programming announcements to support brand engagement and park/media buzz, but these items are unlikely to move the stock on their own. Disney Set to Launch Inaugural ‘Created in L.A.’ Event, Hosted by Jon Youshaei
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry commentary and analyst pieces continue to debate whether Disney’s streaming and ESPN model needs a major rethink; while not a formal company action, this keeps strategic pressure on DIS. Disney (DIS) Faces Fresh Calls To Rethink Streaming And ESPN
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports said Disney’s live-action Moana opened below expectations and could lose heavily in theaters, reinforcing worries that Disney’s remake strategy may be losing momentum and hurting near-term earnings. ‘Moana’ Could Lose at Least $100 Million USD in Theaters as Disney’s Remake Strategy Falters
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage questioning Disney’s core business model and citing heightened scrutiny from regulators adds uncertainty, which may be weighing on sentiment around DIS. FCC’s Brendan Carr Reportedly Questions Antitrust Basis For Paramount, Says Disney Under Heightened Scrutiny

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.