King Luther Capital Management Corp Has $31.57 Million Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

King Luther Capital Management Corp decreased its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 4.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 275,678 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 12,796 shares during the quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $31,565,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Navigoe LLC raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 89.2% during the 3rd quarter. Navigoe LLC now owns 403 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: ByteDance will scale back an AI video tool after Disney raised copyright concerns — this reduces the risk of unauthorized AI use of Disney’s IP and reinforces Disney’s willingness to enforce rights, which investors view as a defensive win for content value. ByteDance to scale back AI video tool following Disney’s legal threat over copyright concerns
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that CEO Josh D’Amaro wants a bigger, bolder Villains Land at Magic Kingdom signal continued capital investment in parks and experiences — a higher-margin, proven revenue driver that supports long-term growth. Reports: Disney CEO wants Villains Land at Magic Kingdom to be bigger, bolder
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple items on new massive rides and park expansions reaffirm Disney’s pipeline of experiences that can drive attendance and pricing power over coming years. Park capex and sequel attractions remain a core source of upside. Disney World is Planning Massive New Rides & Expansions. When Will They Open?
• Positive Sentiment: Investment commentary and stock-pitch coverage (e.g., Seeking Alpha) list Disney as a buy based on broad revenue growth, attractive multiples, and management’s guidance for strong FY2026 operating cash flow supporting buybacks/dividends — these narratives help lift investor sentiment. 3 Reasons To Buy Disney In 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces positioning Disney among long-term entertainment picks and roundups of upcoming movie release dates reinforce the company’s diversified media + parks story but don’t immediately change fundamentals. Entertainment Stocks – Best Movie Stocks to Buy (DIS)
• Neutral Sentiment: Director Steven Soderbergh’s comments about unmade Star Wars work highlight creative and development frictions in big franchise management — noteworthy for content strategy but unlikely to materially shift near-term financials. Steven Soderbergh On Giving Disney Nearly Three Years Of “Free Work” For Unmade ‘Star Wars’ Sequel
• Negative Sentiment: Local reports of black mold infestations and other facility complaints at Disney World create reputational and operational risk for parks — could pressure attendance or force remedial capex in specific locations. Disney World faces claims of dangerous black mold infestations: ‘The magic is lost’
• Negative Sentiment: Disney agreed to a $2.75M CCPA settlement with the California AG — a modest financial hit but a reminder of regulatory/privacy compliance costs that could add up. California Attorney General Announces $2.75M CCPA Settlement With The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
• Negative Sentiment: Planned closure of a discount merchandise store and isolated guest-injury/legal reports are small operational negatives that may weigh on local retail revenue or raise short-term legal/PR noise. Disney set to close discount store in Florida that was popular spot for cheaper merchandise, insiders claim

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $107.21 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $110.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $111.87. The firm has a market cap of $189.93 billion, a PE ratio of 15.77, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.40 earnings per share. Research analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Citigroup reduced their price target on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.80.

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.