VELA Investment Management LLC Buys 7,565 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

VELA Investment Management LLC lifted its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 12.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 68,580 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,565 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney accounts for approximately 1.4% of VELA Investment Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. VELA Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $6,601,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Guardian Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. Guardian Wealth Management Inc. now owns 13,525 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,302,000 after acquiring an additional 432 shares in the last quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 7.5% during the 2nd quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $3,726,000 after purchasing an additional 2,700 shares in the last quarter. Saudi Central Bank raised its position in Walt Disney by 88.2% in the 2nd quarter. Saudi Central Bank now owns 124,006 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $11,936,000 after purchasing an additional 58,109 shares during the last quarter. XP Advisory US Inc. bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at $57,000. Finally, NBH Bank acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the second quarter worth $458,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $105.36 on Monday. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $92.18 and a fifty-two week high of $119.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $181.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.72, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $101.23 and its 200 day simple moving average is $101.56.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. The firm had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.39 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 8.70% and a return on equity of 9.90%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.61 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. On average, analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DIS has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Citigroup decreased their target price on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. UBS Group set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, August 24th. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, June 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $127.61.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney and Optimum renewed their carriage agreement, reducing the risk of a disruption for viewers and supporting the company’s traditional television distribution business. Disney and Optimum renew carriage deal
• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s controlling stake in FuboTV and planned Hulu + Live TV integration are being viewed as potential long-term catalysts for its streaming strategy, although the opportunity remains speculative and depends on improving Fubo’s profitability. FuboTV and Disney streaming strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst commentary highlights Disney’s relatively discounted valuation, improving earnings outlook and valuable entertainment, parks and consumer-products intellectual property. One analysis estimates the shares are close to fair value, while broader analyst coverage maintains a Moderate Buy consensus and an average target of $127.61. Disney valuation and analyst outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney World is promoting new seasonal food and beverages and merchandise, which could support guest spending, but these announcements are unlikely to materially change near-term earnings expectations. Disney World fall offerings
• Neutral Sentiment: Planned and unexpected closures of several Disney World attractions and resort areas create temporary guest-experience and capacity concerns, though no financial impact was disclosed. Disney World resort closure
• Negative Sentiment: Market rates are weighing on long-duration growth stocks, with streaming and media companies particularly exposed to valuation compression. This macro pressure is a key reason Disney is trading lower alongside the broader sector. Interest-rate pressure on media stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Brent Woodford sold 3,618 shares worth approximately $387,600, reducing his direct holdings by 5.49%. The transaction occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which lessens its significance as a discretionary bearish signal. Disney executive stock sale

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Walt Disney news, EVP Paul Roeder sold 3,596 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total value of $382,326.72. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Brent Woodford sold 3,618 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.13, for a total value of $387,596.34. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 62,328 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,677,198.64. The trade was a 5.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 14,452 shares of company stock valued at $1,532,157. 0.17% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.