The Walt Disney Company $DIS Stock Holdings Trimmed by Quilter Plc

Quilter Plc lessened its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 11.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 79,667 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 10,276 shares during the quarter. Quilter Plc’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $9,064,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% during the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Price Performance

NYSE DIS opened at $96.69 on Monday. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $80.10 and a 1 year high of $124.69. The business’s fifty day moving average is $102.96 and its two-hundred day moving average is $108.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $171.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.22, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company’s revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.40 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Raymond James Financial upgraded Walt Disney from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price objective for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $132.81.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James upgraded DIS to “Outperform,” giving the stock a near‑term boost from a respected shop citing confidence in Disney’s execution. Raymond James Financial Upgrades Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) to “Outperform”
• Positive Sentiment: Needham reiterated a “Buy” rating, reinforcing analyst support and helping offset some recent negative headlines. Needham & Company LLC Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
• Positive Sentiment: Industry coverage notes parks & experiences could see a boom this year (attendance recovery, pricing power, and targeted promotions such as Disney+ subscriber hotel deals), supporting near‑term revenue visibility. Why Disney’s parks business could boom this year despite economic turbulence and the Iran war
• Neutral Sentiment: Sectors trends show streaming revenue growth increasingly driven by price increases and ads rather than new subs — a positive for unit economics but a mixed subscriber story for Disney+. Price Hikes Driving U.S. Streaming Video Sales Growth, Not New Subscribers
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is shifting its AI strategy after exiting its OpenAI investment and Sora efforts, signaling a reallocation of tech spend that is likely neutral near‑term but relevant for long‑term content/production efficiency. Disney’s OpenAI Investment Is Over. Here’s Where the Company Is Focusing Its Efforts in 2026.
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo and Deutsche Bank trimmed price targets and some analysts have scaled back near‑term forecasts, keeping upside consensus below prior levels and pressuring sentiment. Wells Fargo Trims PT on The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Amid Softer Growth Narrative
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage questioning dividend safety after a reported ~$50M settlement and leadership change raises near‑term cash‑allocation concerns for income‑oriented investors. Is Disney’s Dividend Safe? A $50M Settlement and a New CEO Put It to the Test
• Negative Sentiment: Recent guest‑experience and operations stories — shuttle shutdowns, new entry rules and isolated legal/arrest incidents — could weigh on short‑term park sentiment and PR. DISNEY TRANSPORT TROUBLES: Shuttle Shutdown & New Rules Snarl Guest Access

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.