The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by Geneos Wealth Management Inc.

Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lessened its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 5.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 85,385 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 5,332 shares during the quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $8,229,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney Price Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $97.17 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $101.04 and a two-hundred day moving average of $103.68. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $123.40. The firm has a market cap of $168.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion during 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 firm earned $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays reaffirmed an overweight view on Disney even after cutting its price target, signaling Wall Street still sees upside in the stock. Disney also appeared in a Zacks list of discretionary picks benefiting from cooler inflation and hopes for lower rates, which can help consumer-focused media and parks spending.
• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles argue Disney could unlock value by reshaping its streaming strategy, including potentially licensing more content and reducing direct-to-consumer exposure. That debate has kept investors focused on possible margin improvement and a more profitable business mix.
• Positive Sentiment: The company continues to promote new Disney Parks and consumer-product initiatives, including “Magic of Disney Animation” experiences, D23 programming, and a new Lorcana collection, which reinforce the strength of Disney’s brand and its long-term IP monetization.
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is preparing to discuss fiscal third-quarter 2026 results via webcast, keeping attention on the next earnings update and management’s guidance.
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney-related lifestyle and entertainment coverage, including D23 Expo previews and brand nostalgia pieces, is adding visibility but is unlikely to move the stock by itself.
• Negative Sentiment: Bloomberg reported the FCC is nearing rulings against Disney over “The View” and TV licenses, creating regulatory overhang that could raise legal and compliance risk.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and media coverage continue to question Disney’s streaming and ESPN strategy, and several reports warned the live-action “Moana” remake could lose money, reinforcing investor concern about content returns.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on DIS shares. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Raymond James Financial decreased their price objective on Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Guggenheim upped their target price on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. One equities 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $129.31.

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.