World Investment Advisors Buys 15,243 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

World Investment Advisors boosted its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 18.8% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 96,476 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 15,243 shares during the quarter. World Investment Advisors’ holdings in Walt Disney were worth $10,976,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Investors Asset Management of Georgia Inc. GA ADV raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 6.9% in the fourth quarter. Investors Asset Management of Georgia Inc. GA ADV now owns 14,127 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,607,000 after purchasing an additional 910 shares in the last quarter. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 123.1% in the fourth quarter. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. now owns 725 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $82,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares in the last quarter. ELCO Management Co. LLC raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. ELCO Management Co. LLC now owns 9,275 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,055,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares in the last quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 0.9% in the fourth quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC now owns 15,902 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,809,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Washington Trust Bank raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Washington Trust Bank now owns 150,793 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $17,156,000 after purchasing an additional 5,894 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

DIS opened at $106.12 on Wednesday. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $124.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company has a market cap of $184.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.41. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $100.91 and its 200-day moving average price is $106.48.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.45 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have commented on DIS shares. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Raymond James Financial upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. 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 for the company. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $134.47.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is being viewed more favorably by some analysts after its latest earnings report showed better-than-expected EPS and revenue, along with signs that streaming profitability is improving and could support further upside. Analysts See 20% Upside for Disney on New Streaming Profitability Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Phillip Securities upgraded Disney from “moderate buy” to “strong-buy,” adding to the bullish tone around the stock after the company’s earnings beat and streaming progress. Why Walt Disney (DIS) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s upfronts and advertiser-facing messaging emphasized the company’s cross-platform scale across Disney+, ABC, ESPN, and major live events, reinforcing the case for stronger ad sales and media monetization. LISTEN: Upfronts 2026: Disney’s Rita Ferro Details the Mouse House’s Cross-Platform Push, Embracing Live and Connecting Grammys, Super Bowl and Oscars for Big Brands
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is rolling out new attractions at Disney Springs and highlighting upcoming content such as Marvel’s VisionQuest and Avatar: Fire and Ash on Disney+, which are supportive for engagement but not immediate catalysts on their own.
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Josh D’Amaro’s presence at the NYSE and Disney’s marketing push ahead of the upfront event help keep the brand in focus, but these are more promotional than financially material near term.
• Negative Sentiment: Disney is facing increased FCC scrutiny over its media operations, including possible tighter compliance expectations for its broadcast and cable assets, which could add regulatory overhang to the stock. FCC Scrutiny Puts Disney Media Flexibility And Investor Expectations In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports that Disney World Resort president Jeff Vahle will retire in 2026, along with a cruise cancellation after boarding, highlight leadership transition and operational hiccups in the Experiences segment. Disney World Resort president Jeff Vahle to step down in 2026

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.