SG Trading Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 8,456 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $962,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC raised its position in Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Walt Disney Price Performance
DIS stock opened at $104.00 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $180.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.39. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $102.73 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $105.20. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $92.18 and a 12-month high of $124.69.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on DIS shares. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, June 12th. Citigroup raised their price objective on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Guggenheim increased their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $133.71.
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Key Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney unveiled a new Lakeshore Lodge Resort at Walt Disney World, adding another high-profile park expansion that could support higher guest spending and long-term resort revenue. Disney unveils new Lakeshore Lodge Resort at Walt Disney World
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media coverage highlighted strong expectations for Toy Story 5, with commentary saying the franchise remains one of Disney’s most reliable money-makers and a potential boost to the studio’s 2026 film slate. Thirty years and $3 billion later, ‘Toy Story’ is still one of Disney’s surest bets
- Positive Sentiment: Disney is also pushing AI deeper into its business, including plans to launch AI-generated TV ads and use AI tools in theme-park design, which may improve ad sales efficiency and support its $17 billion parks expansion. Get ready for Disney’s big AI ads push
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney revealed details on new transportation verification rules for Disney Springs and related park-access changes. These updates may improve crowd control and guest management, but the direct financial impact is unclear. Disney Reveals Full Details on Disney Springs Transportation Verification Starting June 28
- Negative Sentiment: A new pan-European patent injunction against Disney over alleged video-encoding patent infringement adds legal pressure on its streaming operations across 11 EU countries, raising potential costs and operational risk if the ruling is upheld. How A Pan?EU Streaming Patent Injunction Could Impact Walt Disney (DIS) Investors
Walt Disney 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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