The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Acquired by Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group LLC

Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 273.7% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 27,738 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 20,316 shares during the period. Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $2,673,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Disney to a Buy, citing improving earnings expectations and a more favorable near-term outlook for the stock. Disney (DIS) Upgraded to Buy: Here’s What You Should Know
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are reacting positively to reports that Disney+ may add a free, ad-supported tier, which could expand audience reach and improve Disney’s streaming monetization strategy over time. Disney is exploring adding a free tier for Disney+ as YouTube draws TV viewers
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish commentary highlighted strong free cash flow, improving direct-to-consumer profitability, and solid performance in sports and theme parks, while also pointing to possible upside from AI-driven efficiencies and rumored acquisition interest in Lionsgate. Disney: Lionsgate Rumors Add To An Already Compelling Bull Case
• Positive Sentiment: Another bullish valuation note argued Disney stock looks inexpensive on earnings and cash flow, with buybacks and earnings growth seen as supporting longer-term upside. Disney (DIS) Stock Looks Cheap On Earnings And Cash Flow
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney’s former Disney+ president Alisa Bowen is moving to CEO of Disney-controlled Fubo, a leadership change that may matter strategically but is not directly tied to Disney’s core operations. Alisa Bowen Exits as Disney+ President to Become CEO of Disney-Controlled Fubo TV Streamer
• Negative Sentiment: Several stories criticized Disney’s live-action remake strategy, especially around Moana, adding to concerns that the company’s film pipeline may be losing creative momentum. Moana’s Record Rotten Tomatoes Score Should Give Disney Pause

Analyst Ratings Changes

DIS has been the topic of several recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. One equities research 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.33.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Walt Disney stock opened at $95.64 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $101.51 and a 200-day simple moving average of $104.06. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $92.18 and a 1-year high of $123.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The stock has a market cap of $166.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.39.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. The business’s revenue 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. On average, analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 EPS for the current year.

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.