The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Stock Rated “Moderate Buy” by Sell-Side Analysts

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two analysts that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating, seventeen have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $128.16.

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, September 28th. UBS Group set a $115.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney shares were highlighted as outperforming a declining broader market, while analysts’ consensus price target of approximately $128.33 remains above recent trading levels. Disney’s latest quarterly results also exceeded EPS expectations, although revenue came in slightly below consensus. Walt Disney rises as market takes a dip Disney consensus price target
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is restoring a classic 1971 Magic Kingdom attraction, bringing back Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Awakenings and adding new holiday merchandise and resort benefits. These initiatives could support attendance, guest spending and the parks division’s long-term growth. Disney restores opening-day attraction
• Positive Sentiment: Three Walt Disney World restaurants received 2026 MICHELIN Guide recognition, while Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge reported baby nyala births and welcomed a rescued manatee. Although not major financial catalysts, the stories reinforce Disney’s hospitality, conservation and guest-experience branding. Disney restaurants receive Michelin recognition
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney’s planned multiplatform Super Bowl distribution is frustrating some ABC affiliates. The strategy could expand total reach and digital engagement, but affiliate concerns may complicate advertising economics and relationships ahead of the broadcast. Disney Super Bowl plan frustrates ABC affiliates
• Negative Sentiment: One valuation analysis argues that Disney’s multiyear share gain has increased the risk that future growth from AI licensing, new parks and other projects is already reflected in the stock. That raises the bar for execution and cash-flow growth. Disney valuation analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of fan backlash to a Disney artificial-intelligence initiative and frustration over annual-passholder access to the Christmas parade could modestly pressure brand sentiment, though neither appears material to near-term earnings. Disney AI backlash

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Walt Disney stock opened at $112.61 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $194.45 billion, a PE ratio of 23.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.41. Walt Disney has a one year low of $92.18 and a one year high of $117.09. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $106.87 and its 200 day moving average price is $103.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.71.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a net margin of 8.70% and a return on equity of 9.90%. The company had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.61 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Walt Disney will post 6.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Walt Disney

In other news, EVP Paul Roeder sold 3,596 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total value of $382,326.72. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total value of $762,233.78. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 62,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,563,235.13. This trade represents a 10.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 20,926 shares of company stock valued at $2,232,126. Insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in Walt Disney by 16.2% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 15,106,105 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,718,622,000 after buying an additional 2,111,189 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,386,720,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its stake in Walt Disney by 13.6% during the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 14,272,449 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,375,579,000 after buying an additional 1,703,264 shares during the period. Amundi raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 2.5% during the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 11,349,651 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,093,878,000 after buying an additional 273,128 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 2.1% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 7,416,858 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $714,736,000 after buying an additional 149,384 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Walt Disney

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is a global entertainment and media company that develops, produces and distributes branded content through film studios, television networks and streaming services. Its portfolio includes Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and other entertainment brands, with distribution through services such as Disney+ and Hulu.

Disney also operates ESPN and related sports media businesses, as well as theme parks, resorts, cruise lines and vacation experiences.