Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO Decreases Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO reduced its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 73.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,281 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 14,952 shares during the period. Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $605,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter worth about $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter worth about $37,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Navigoe LLC raised its position in Walt Disney by 89.2% during the 3rd quarter. Navigoe LLC now owns 403 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of DIS stock opened at $111.62 on Friday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $110.51 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $113.26. The stock has a market cap of $199.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.44. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $80.10 and a 12 month high of $124.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.37% and a net margin of 13.14%.The firm had revenue of $22.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.78 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.14 EPS. Walt Disney’s revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a dividend of $0.75 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. Walt Disney’s payout ratio is presently 21.87%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently issued reports on DIS. Wall Street Zen cut Walt Disney from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 3rd. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Walt Disney from $159.00 to $152.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their price objective on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 16th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.20.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes Disney rose despite broader market weakness and highlights recent share gains tied to improving fundamentals and sentiment. Walt Disney (DIS) Increases Despite Market Slip
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks analysis argues Disney’s franchise “flywheel” (films ? streaming ? products ? parks & experiences) is delivering more durable revenue growth, supporting a constructive medium-term thesis. Disney’s Franchise Success Continues
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary (TipRanks, others) suggests upside potential as streaming gains and franchise cashflows improve investor conviction. Walt Disney Stock Forecast: Analysts See Upside Brewing
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney filing revealed building footprints for new “Cars Land” and “Villains Land,” signaling pipeline expansion at parks — a long-term positive for experiences but with incremental capex. Cars Land and Villains Land Building Footprints Revealed
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple pre-earnings pieces remind investors to weigh streaming improvements against theatrical headwinds and cruise cost pressure — many recommend waiting for Q1 results for clarity. Disney Stock Before Q1 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer/PR items (former Tinkerbell performer interview, celebrity ride anecdotes, student behind-the-scenes coverage, new Minnie luggage, and a high?end house listing) drive brand engagement but are unlikely to move near?term fundamentals. Former Disney Parks Character Performer Gives Inside Look
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually cold Florida weather forced temporary water-park closures and produced the coldest weekend in years at Walt Disney World — a short-term headwind to attendance/revenue at parks and experiences. Disney World, Universal Orlando close water parks
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks and other previews highlight lingering theatrical box-office headwinds and elevated cruise costs that could pressure near-term margins and earnings until the company reports Q1 results. Countdown to Disney Q1 Earnings

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.