Central Pacific Bank Trust Division Cuts Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Central Pacific Bank Trust Division decreased its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 45.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,092 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 6,647 shares during the quarter. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $779,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS beat estimates. Disney reported fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.06 per share, up from $1.61 a year earlier and above the roughly $1.86–$1.88 analyst consensus. Revenue rose 6.8% to $25.25 billion, although it slightly missed expectations. Walt Disney Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Parks and experiences delivered record results. The Experiences segment generated nearly $10 billion in quarterly revenue, up 10%, as U.S. attendance and guest spending improved. Theme-park strength helped offset weaker international tourism. How Disney Parks Are Bucking a Travel Slowdown
• Positive Sentiment: “Toy Story 5” demonstrated Disney’s franchise flywheel. The film’s more than $1 billion box office haul supported studio revenue, Disney+ viewing, merchandise sales and demand at parks and cruises. Segment operating income rose 21%, while streaming operating income more than doubled to approximately $712 million. Disney Earnings Buoyed by Toy Story 5, Theme Parks and Streaming Profit
• Positive Sentiment: Advertising and distribution initiatives may broaden growth. Disney sold out advertising inventory for the next Super Bowl and is exploring a free, ad-supported streaming product that could attract price-sensitive viewers and funnel users toward Disney+. Disney Weighs Free Ad-Supported Streaming
• Positive Sentiment: Disney and TikTok agreed to share short-form fan content. A pilot will bring Disney-related creator videos from TikTok to a short-form section of Disney+, potentially increasing engagement and extending the reach of Disney’s intellectual property. Disney+ Looks to TikTok Creators
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is streamlining its portfolio. The company agreed to sell its 50% stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for approximately $1.2 billion in cash, reinforcing its focus on streaming, ESPN and core franchises. Disney Exits A+E in $1.2 Billion Deal
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and guidance remain watch points. Quarterly revenue came in below forecasts, and the FY2026 EPS outlook of 6.642 is below consensus near 6.83, potentially limiting further upside if future results do not accelerate.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent box-office disappointments highlight execution risk. Disney defended the weaker performance of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” and “Moana,” underscoring continued dependence on successful franchise releases.

Walt Disney Price Performance

DIS stock opened at $101.94 on Thursday. 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 capitalization of $177.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.28, a PEG ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.39. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $98.85 and a 200-day simple moving average of $101.94. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $92.18 and a twelve month high of $119.78.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The business had revenue of $25.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.39 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.61 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.83 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Barclays cut their target price on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Citigroup decreased their target price on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $138.00 to $133.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $127.59.

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.