Rathbones Group PLC Has $70.78 Million Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Rathbones Group PLC cut its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 15.5% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 622,107 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 114,090 shares during the quarter. Rathbones Group PLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $70,777,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter worth about $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James upgraded DIS to “Outperform,” giving the stock a near?term boost from a respected shop citing confidence in Disney’s execution. Raymond James Financial Upgrades Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) to “Outperform”
• Positive Sentiment: Needham reiterated a “Buy” rating, reinforcing analyst support and helping offset some recent negative headlines. Needham & Company LLC Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
• Positive Sentiment: Industry coverage notes parks & experiences could see a boom this year (attendance recovery, pricing power, and targeted promotions such as Disney+ subscriber hotel deals), supporting near?term revenue visibility. Why Disney’s parks business could boom this year despite economic turbulence and the Iran war
• Neutral Sentiment: Sectors trends show streaming revenue growth increasingly driven by price increases and ads rather than new subs — a positive for unit economics but a mixed subscriber story for Disney+. Price Hikes Driving U.S. Streaming Video Sales Growth, Not New Subscribers
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is shifting its AI strategy after exiting its OpenAI investment and Sora efforts, signaling a reallocation of tech spend that is likely neutral near?term but relevant for long?term content/production efficiency. Disney’s OpenAI Investment Is Over. Here’s Where the Company Is Focusing Its Efforts in 2026.
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo and Deutsche Bank trimmed price targets and some analysts have scaled back near?term forecasts, keeping upside consensus below prior levels and pressuring sentiment. Wells Fargo Trims PT on The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Amid Softer Growth Narrative
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage questioning dividend safety after a reported ~$50M settlement and leadership change raises near?term cash?allocation concerns for income?oriented investors. Is Disney’s Dividend Safe? A $50M Settlement and a New CEO Put It to the Test
• Negative Sentiment: Recent guest?experience and operations stories — shuttle shutdowns, new entry rules and isolated legal/arrest incidents — could weigh on short?term park sentiment and PR. DISNEY TRANSPORT TROUBLES: Shuttle Shutdown & New Rules Snarl Guest Access

Walt Disney Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE:DIS opened at $96.69 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $171.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.22, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.44. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $102.96 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $108.15.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.Walt Disney’s revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.40 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently weighed in on DIS shares. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $132.81.

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.