Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). In a filing disclosed on September 01st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Walt Disney stock on August 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST” account.
Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 8/24/2026.
- Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) on 8/24/2026.
- Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 8/24/2026.
- Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 8/24/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 8/24/2026.
- Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 8/21/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) on 8/21/2026.
- Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA) on 8/19/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) on 8/19/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) on 8/18/2026.
Walt Disney Price Performance
DIS stock opened at $108.08 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.71. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $100.93 and a 200-day moving average price of $101.55. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $119.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $186.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.28, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.41.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
DIS has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday. Raymond James Financial lowered their price objective on Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. 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 note on Tuesday, June 30th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $115.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $127.61.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Walt Disney
In other news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of Walt Disney stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 62,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,563,235.13. The trade was a 10.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total transaction of $382,326.72. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.17% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Key Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney was identified as one of the stocks helping drive a broad Dow advance, indicating favorable market momentum and investor demand for large-cap media companies. NVIDIA Corp., Walt Disney share gains lead Dow’s nearly 450-point climb
- Positive Sentiment: Market commentary suggested Disney’s Hulu + Live TV relationship with FuboTV may finally be receiving more investor credit. The development could support Disney’s streaming strategy and broaden distribution for its live-TV offering, although the article did not report a new financial agreement. FuboTV Rallies 7%, Disney Ticks Up: Is the Hulu Live TV Deal Finally Getting Credit?
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts’ consensus target price of $127.61 remains above the stock’s current trading level, implying potential upside if Disney executes against expectations. The Walt Disney Company Receives $127.61 Consensus Target Price from Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: New merchandise, food offerings, and the planned 2027 opening of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge point to continued theme-park monetization and consumer engagement, but these updates are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Opens July 1, 2027
- Negative Sentiment: InterDigital secured a third European injunction against Disney over alleged infringement of video-streaming technology patents. The ruling raises potential licensing costs, legal expenses, and restrictions on affected technology in Germany and the Netherlands. InterDigital wins third injunction against Disney from Unified Patent Court
- Negative Sentiment: Reports of closures or unexpected downtime involving Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Slinky Dog Dash, along with coverage of an incident at Animal Kingdom, could create short-term guest-experience and reputation concerns. These appear operational rather than companywide financial issues. Disney World announces closure of beloved ride
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney
A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during 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 during the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
About Representative Hern
Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.
Walt Disney Company 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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