Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. Acquires 24,090 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 6.4% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 401,356 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 24,090 shares during the quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $45,955,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Navigoe LLC grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 89.2% in the third quarter. Navigoe LLC now owns 403 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently commented on DIS. Arete Research raised shares of Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, December 29th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.20.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and Zacks highlight Disney’s franchise flywheel — films, streaming, products and Experiences — as creating more durable revenue growth potential, which supports longer-term revenue diversification. Disney’s Franchise Success Continues
• Positive Sentiment: Some analyst commentary (TipRanks) signals upside brewing for DIS shares, reflecting expectations that streaming gains and franchise content will drive upside over time. Walt Disney Stock Forecast: Analysts See Upside Brewing
• Positive Sentiment: Corporate expansion: Disney’s CEO confirmed Yas Island as the site for Disneyland Abu Dhabi, signaling international park growth and future revenue/visitor expansion. Disney CEO confirms Yas Island site for Disneyland Abu Dhabi
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previews Q1 metrics beyond revenue/EPS (subscribers, content spend, park metrics), recommending investors watch those line-item readouts for clearer guidance rather than headline EPS alone. Countdown to Disney Q1 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also profiles DIS as a long‑term value pick using style/valuation scores — a signal for patient, value-oriented investors rather than a trigger for near‑term trading. Why Walt Disney (DIS) is a Top Value Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks asks whether to buy or wait ahead of Q1: it notes streaming gains may be offset by theatrical box‑office weakness and higher cruise/operating costs — reasons investors are holding for clearer earnings/guide signals. Disney Stock Before Q1 Earnings: Buy Now or Wait?
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/park headwinds: reports of permanent attraction/restaurant closures and significant construction (impacting guest experience) could pressure near‑term park visitation/margins in some markets. Disney World beloved ride and restaurant close forever

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of DIS stock opened at $109.63 on Thursday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $110.33 and its 200-day moving average price is $113.27. The stock has a market cap of $195.72 billion, a PE ratio of 15.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $80.10 and a 12 month high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 13.14% and a return on equity of 9.37%. The company had revenue of $22.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.78 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.14 EPS. Walt Disney’s revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a $0.75 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. Walt Disney’s payout ratio is currently 21.87%.

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.