Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Upgraded to Strong-Buy at Phillip Securities

Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) from a moderate buy rating to a strong-buy rating in a research report report published on Monday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research firms have also recently commented on DIS. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Weiss Ratings raised Walt Disney from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $139.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One equities research 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 issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $134.47.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $104.48 on Monday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $100.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $106.53. Walt Disney has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $124.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $181.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.69, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.62.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted 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. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.45 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Walt Disney will post 6.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its stake in Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is being highlighted at the TV upfronts as a media leader with strong cross-platform scale, which supports the company’s advertising and streaming outlook. Upfronts 2026: Rita Ferro on How Disney Leverages Cross-Platform Scale
• Positive Sentiment: Several market commentators remain bullish on Disney after its recent earnings report, pointing to improving streaming margins, stronger buyback support, and continued upside potential for the stock. Price Prediction: We’re Bullish on Disney as Streaming Surges
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding streaming distribution in Canada through a new CIBC partnership, adding another avenue to grow Disney+ subscriptions and engagement. Disney Cruise Setback Contrasts With Streaming Push And Production Shifts
• Neutral Sentiment: Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle is retiring in July; the move is a leadership change, but there is no sign yet of a major strategic shift at the parks unit. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle to retire
• Negative Sentiment: Disney abruptly canceled a cruise sailing after a technical/mechanical problem, creating customer frustration and raising questions about execution in the Experiences segment. Disney cruise canceled after boarding leaves passengers waiting hours and questioning response
• Negative Sentiment: FCC scrutiny remains a headline risk after a commissioner publicly backed Disney in its dispute with regulators, keeping attention on possible license-related pressure for ABC stations. FCC Commissioner Tells Disney That Agency Is on Campaign to Censor It

Walt Disney Company 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.