Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC Sells 35,727 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC decreased its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 25.7% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 103,540 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 35,727 shares during the period. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $10,490,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of DIS. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. boosted its holdings in Walt Disney by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 5,876 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $669,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Thoma Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Thoma Capital Management LLC now owns 9,367 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,066,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. Alesco Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 2.7% in the fourth quarter. Alesco Advisors LLC now owns 3,782 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $430,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 4.6% during the first quarter. Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV now owns 2,266 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $218,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Providence Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 1.1% during the first quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 9,192 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $888,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Price Performance

DIS opened at $97.77 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $169.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.62, a PEG ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.39. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $100.66 and a 200 day moving average of $103.55. 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 Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $92.18 and a fifty-two week high of $123.40.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DIS has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Benchmark assumed coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $115.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Walt Disney from $146.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Barclays reduced their target price on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $129.31.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding its parks and experiences business, with multiple reports highlighting new and reimagined attractions at Hollywood Studios and an official opening date for the newest Disney World attraction, which could support long-term theme park revenue. Disney World’s newest attraction has an official opening date
• Positive Sentiment: Disney continues to lean into sports fandom through a new NFL partnership, reinforcing the value of its sports/ESPN strategy and helping offset concerns about streaming competition. Disney Continues To Bet On Sports Fandom With New NFL Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Recent reporting says Disney’s cruise business generated $3 billion last fiscal year and the company plans a major fleet expansion, pointing to another growth engine beyond streaming. Disney’s cruise ship fleet generated $3 billion…
• Neutral Sentiment: News that Disney is considering a free streaming option may be seen as a way to attract viewers, but it also suggests management is still searching for the right monetization model for streaming. Disney considers launching free streaming option for consumers
• Negative Sentiment: Investor debate over whether Disney should exit the streaming business highlights ongoing concerns about profitability and growth in Disney’s direct-to-consumer segment. SA Asks: Should Disney get out of the streaming business?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory scrutiny is a headwind after reports that the FCC is moving closer to rulings against Disney over “The View” and broadcast licenses, adding legal and reputational uncertainty. FCC Nearing Rulings Against Disney Over ‘The View,’ TV Licenses

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.