SG Trading Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 8,456 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $962,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during the 4th quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Sfam LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Walt Disney Price Performance
NYSE:DIS opened at $104.00 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $124.69. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $102.73 and a 200 day moving average of $105.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $180.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.39.
Trending Headlines about Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney unveiled a new Lakeshore Lodge Resort at Walt Disney World, adding another high-profile park expansion that could support higher guest spending and long-term resort revenue. Disney unveils new Lakeshore Lodge Resort at Walt Disney World
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media coverage highlighted strong expectations for Toy Story 5, with commentary saying the franchise remains one of Disney’s most reliable money-makers and a potential boost to the studio’s 2026 film slate. Thirty years and $3 billion later, ‘Toy Story’ is still one of Disney’s surest bets
- Positive Sentiment: Disney is also pushing AI deeper into its business, including plans to launch AI-generated TV ads and use AI tools in theme-park design, which may improve ad sales efficiency and support its $17 billion parks expansion. Get ready for Disney’s big AI ads push
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney revealed details on new transportation verification rules for Disney Springs and related park-access changes. These updates may improve crowd control and guest management, but the direct financial impact is unclear. Disney Reveals Full Details on Disney Springs Transportation Verification Starting June 28
- Negative Sentiment: A new pan-European patent injunction against Disney over alleged video-encoding patent infringement adds legal pressure on its streaming operations across 11 EU countries, raising potential costs and operational risk if the ruling is upheld. How A Pan‑EU Streaming Patent Injunction Could Impact Walt Disney (DIS) Investors
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages have commented on DIS. Weiss Ratings lowered Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Barclays increased their price target 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. Guggenheim raised their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Rosenblatt Securities raised their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $121.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $133.71.
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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.
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