BNP Paribas Has $33.41 Million Stake in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

BNP Paribas trimmed its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 4.1% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 291,436 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 12,513 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney accounts for 1.0% of BNP Paribas’ holdings, making the stock its 26th largest position. BNP Paribas’ holdings in Walt Disney were worth $33,414,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc raised its position in Walt Disney by 48.5% in the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup dropped their target price on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 target price on the stock. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $99.29 on Friday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $107.75 and its 200 day simple moving average is $110.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. The firm has a market cap of $175.89 billion, a PE ratio of 14.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $80.10 and a 52-week high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.40 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 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: Walt Disney World set reopening dates for several refreshed attractions (including the revamped Buzz Lightyear ride and Big Thunder Mountain), which should help drive park traffic and F&B/merchandise spend as seasonal travel picks up. Walt Disney World announces reopening dates for Buzz Lightyear, Big Thunder Mountain
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is rolling out new family experiences and a “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” program with refreshed attractions and summer savings, plus the return of select free-dining promotions — initiatives that can stimulate bookings and incremental park revenue for the high season. Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences, Refreshed Attractions and Summer Savings for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER
• Positive Sentiment: Disney+ content additions: the children’s hit Bluey is getting a firm arrival date on Disney+, and a new Star Wars series (Maul: Shadow Lord) launches in April — fresh originals that help engagement and retention on the streaming platform. Disney World Announces Exactly When Bluey Will Finally Arrive
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership update: Disney named Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer (effective March 19), a senior internal hire under incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro that suggests management is stabilizing communications and strategy ahead of operational initiatives. Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Promotional/consumer coverage such as guides to park footwear and lifestyle pieces are driving consumer interest but have little direct financial impact; they do reflect ongoing consumer engagement with the parks. I Visit Disney World Every Month & These Are the Most Supportive Sneakers for Walking 10+ Miles at the Parks
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market takes: commentary noting Disney’s attractive valuation and strategic moves (e.g., NFL rights) highlight upside catalysts but caution about lingering execution risks; these views can influence investor sentiment without immediate revenue impact. Walt Disney Stock Looks Cheap. But Is It a Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Ad-revenue competition: a report highlights YouTube generating more ad revenue in 2025 than Disney and several legacy media companies, underlining margin pressure and the challenge of monetizing streaming at scale. YouTube Out Earns Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, and More Just From Ad Revenue in 2025

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.