The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Purchased by Terril Brothers Inc.

Terril Brothers Inc. lifted its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 15.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 244,516 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 32,841 shares during the period. Walt Disney makes up 7.3% of Terril Brothers Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 5th biggest holding. Terril Brothers Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $27,819,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc grew its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% in the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney World is highlighting a busy summer lineup of new experiences, attractions, and merchandise at its parks, which supports the theme-park growth story and could help investor sentiment around Disney’s parks segment. Disney World Strikes Back in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Articles pointing to Disney’s “throwback” content strategy and the broader value of its library suggest the company can keep monetizing well-known franchises across parks, streaming, and licensing. Why Disney’s ‘Throwback’ campaign is a major win for investors
• Positive Sentiment: Disney World opening a key new Animal Kingdom attraction early adds another near-term draw for park visitors, reinforcing steady demand for Disney Parks. Disney World opens a key new attraction early
• Neutral Sentiment: New character appearances and merchandise, including Bluey at Animal Kingdom and more characters at Hollywood Studios, are supportive of the park experience but are unlikely to move the stock on their own. ‘Bluey’ Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Neutral Sentiment: General travel and human-interest stories tied to Disney parks, including a returning Indiana Jones performer and a Make-A-Wish visit, are positive for brand visibility but have limited direct financial impact. Injured Indiana Jones performer returns to work at Walt Disney World
• Negative Sentiment: The Mandalorian and Grogu reportedly had the worst opening ever for a Star Wars release, fueling worries that Disney’s film and TV strategy is not translating into box-office strength. The Mandalorian and Grogu was a box-office disappointment
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage of the film’s weak debut below prior Disney-era Star Wars titles reinforces concerns about franchise fatigue and may weigh on sentiment around Disney’s studio business. The Mandalorian and Grogu opens below Solo
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst-style commentary noting Disney’s stock has been under pressure over multiple time frames may keep focus on execution risks rather than a quick turnaround. Is It Time To Revisit Disney (DIS) After A Five Year Share Price Slump?

Walt Disney Trading Up 0.3%

NYSE DIS opened at $103.34 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $92.18 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $179.45 billion, a PE ratio of 16.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.41. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $101.30 and a two-hundred day moving average of $105.90.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.45 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DIS has been the subject of a number of research reports. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Raymond James Financial upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price target for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. 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. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $134.47.

About Walt Disney

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.