The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Purchased by John G Ullman & Associates Inc.

John G Ullman & Associates Inc. boosted its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 12.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 83,042 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 8,933 shares during the period. John G Ullman & Associates Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $8,004,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 159,342,154 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $18,128,357,000 after acquiring an additional 1,220,207 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 2.3% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 83,873,646 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $9,604,567,000 after acquiring an additional 1,853,897 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 40,588,604 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $4,597,804,000 after acquiring an additional 1,361,888 shares during the last quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 9,060.1% during the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 38,135,363 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $4,338,660,000 after purchasing an additional 37,719,041 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,388,278,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have issued reports on DIS shares. Weiss Ratings lowered Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price target on Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Benchmark assumed coverage on Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $115.00 price objective for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, June 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $129.31.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of DIS opened at $97.77 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $92.18 and a fifty-two week high of $123.40. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $100.66 and its 200 day moving average price is $103.55. The company has a market cap of $169.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.62, a PEG ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The firm’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding its parks and experiences business, with multiple reports highlighting new and reimagined attractions at Hollywood Studios and an official opening date for the newest Disney World attraction, which could support long-term theme park revenue. Disney World’s newest attraction has an official opening date
• Positive Sentiment: Disney continues to lean into sports fandom through a new NFL partnership, reinforcing the value of its sports/ESPN strategy and helping offset concerns about streaming competition. Disney Continues To Bet On Sports Fandom With New NFL Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Recent reporting says Disney’s cruise business generated $3 billion last fiscal year and the company plans a major fleet expansion, pointing to another growth engine beyond streaming. Disney’s cruise ship fleet generated $3 billion…
• Neutral Sentiment: News that Disney is considering a free streaming option may be seen as a way to attract viewers, but it also suggests management is still searching for the right monetization model for streaming. Disney considers launching free streaming option for consumers
• Negative Sentiment: Investor debate over whether Disney should exit the streaming business highlights ongoing concerns about profitability and growth in Disney’s direct-to-consumer segment. SA Asks: Should Disney get out of the streaming business?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory scrutiny is a headwind after reports that the FCC is moving closer to rulings against Disney over “The View” and broadcast licenses, adding legal and reputational uncertainty. FCC Nearing Rulings Against Disney Over ‘The View,’ TV Licenses

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.