The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by ING Groep NV

ING Groep NV decreased its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 20.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 486,402 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 122,021 shares during the quarter. ING Groep NV’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $55,338,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. raised its stake in Walt Disney by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 5,876 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $669,000 after buying an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC now owns 7,894 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $904,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares during the period. Stonebrook Private Inc. raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. now owns 2,357 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $270,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares during the period. Y.D. More Investments Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 21.9% in the 3rd quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 524 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $60,000 after acquiring an additional 94 shares during the period. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc increased its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 95 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Stock Up 0.5%

Walt Disney stock opened at $99.83 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $173.35 billion, a PE ratio of 15.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $101.82 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $105.40. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $92.18 and a twelve month high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities raised its price target on Disney to $126 from $121 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling confidence in further upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Several pieces highlighted Disney’s improving investment case, including a fresh look at its shifting analyst targets and a separate article arguing that advertising could be Disney’s next major growth engine beyond parks and movies. Why The Narrative Around Walt Disney (DIS) Is Shifting On Mixed Analyst Targets Disney’s next growth story isn’t parks or movies
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney remains part of broader media-sector debate, with a new article comparing it with Netflix as a long-term streaming holding; this is more about valuation and portfolio positioning than a fresh company-specific catalyst. Netflix vs. Disney: Which Streaming Stock Is the Better Long-Term Hold?
• Neutral Sentiment: Another note said Disney is still down significantly since its last earnings report, underscoring lingering post-earnings pressure even though analysts remain constructive. Disney (DIS) Down 8.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney-related event and licensing headlines, including Papa John’s Toy Story 5 promotion and an upcoming industry event at Walt Disney World, add brand visibility but are unlikely to materially move the stock on their own. Is Papa John’s (PZZA) Toy Story 5 Tie-Up Reinforcing Its Brand Moat or Just Buzz? Imagination Meets Innovation at NCTC and ACA Connects’ The Independent Show 2026 in Walt Disney World

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on DIS. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Weiss Ratings raised Walt Disney from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $139.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Guggenheim lifted their price target on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $133.47.

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.