Cumberland Partners Ltd decreased its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 47.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 18,478 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 16,445 shares during the quarter. Cumberland Partners Ltd’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $1,781,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its stake in Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the period. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
DIS has been the topic of several recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Walt Disney from $146.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Barclays cut their target price on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $129.00.
Walt Disney News Roundup
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
Walt Disney Stock Up 2.1%
NYSE DIS opened at $94.78 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $92.18 and a 1-year high of $122.45. The company has a market capitalization of $164.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.14, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.39. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $99.71 and its two-hundred day moving average is $102.90. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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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