Swedbank AB Increases Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Swedbank AB grew its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 1.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 799,741 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 11,314 shares during the quarter. Swedbank AB’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $91,570,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Kondo Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Kondo Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 7,317 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $904,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC now owns 5,890 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $730,000 after purchasing an additional 86 shares during the last quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Walt Disney by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 2,606 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $323,000 after buying an additional 87 shares during the period. Childress Capital Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Walt Disney by 3.3% in the second quarter. Childress Capital Advisors LLC now owns 2,749 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $341,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the period. Finally, Apollon Financial LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Apollon Financial LLC now owns 6,086 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $755,000 after buying an additional 87 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $114.48 on Thursday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $109.35 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $114.56. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69. The company has a market capitalization of $204.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $22.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.78 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 13.14% and a return on equity of 9.37%. Walt Disney’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.14 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.75 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s payout ratio is presently 21.87%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

DIS has been the topic of several research reports. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Arete Research upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Walt Disney from $159.00 to $152.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 14th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on Walt Disney from $144.00 to $136.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given 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 $134.41.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Box-office strength: Disney Studios is the only studio to top $6B worldwide in 2025, with Avatar: Fire & Ash contributing roughly $450M — a material tailwind for studio profits and film-monetization. Walt Disney Studios Officially First & Only Studio To Cross $6B WW In 2025; ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ At $450M WW
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings/market reaction coverage: Market headlines note Disney beat expectations on key metrics and the stock has traded up, which underscores investor optimism on near-term profitability and valuation (P/E ~16.7). Walt Disney (DIS) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: M&A fallout may favor Disney: Analysts argue Disney could indirectly benefit from the Warner takeover battle (less competition, better negotiating leverage, or consolidation advantages in content/licensing). That perception supports upside for Disney’s media/streaming franchise. Disney Could Be the Real Winner from the Warner Takeover Battle. Here’s Why.
• Positive Sentiment: Sector rotation thesis: Analysts note shifts into Communication Services (which includes Disney) as rates fall — that macro flow can lift Disney shares as investors seek media/advertising exposure. Sector Rotation: 2 Smart Money Moves for 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand & marketing push: WSJ profiles Disney’s new chief brand officer (Asad Ayaz) as part of a broader effort to refresh the brand and depoliticize messaging — positive for long-term consumer sentiment but takes time to translate to results. The Marketing Master Trying to Make Us Fall in Love With Disney Again
• Neutral Sentiment: Parks & experiences updates: Disney announced ride and dining updates and seasonal programming (including an NBA animated alt-cast and holiday parade performers) — these boost guest engagement and ancillary revenue but are incremental. Disney Announces New Ride and Dining Updates
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term park disruption risk: Cinderella Castle repainting/makeover plans could cause temporary guest disruption or capex spend in 2026 — minor near-term headwind to park operations/guest satisfaction. Cinderella Castle repainting: What Walt Disney World guests need to know

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.