Twin Capital Management Inc. Sells 19,201 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Twin Capital Management Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 36.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 33,242 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 19,201 shares during the quarter. Twin Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $3,806,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Evercore upped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. Weiss Ratings lowered Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $141.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, October 17th. UBS Group restated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday. Finally, Morgan Stanley began coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 target price on the stock. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney named parks chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO, ending succession uncertainty — markets view the move as a stabilizing, continuity-oriented choice given his parks track record. Walt Disney names parks chief D’Amaro as new CEO
• Positive Sentiment: Parks are booming: theme-park revenue topped $10B for the quarter and operators see further runway for attendance and pricing power, supporting near-term cash flow and profit. The Walt Disney Company parks are booming, and there’s still runway left
• Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim reaffirmed a Buy on DIS, signaling institutional support that can bolster investor confidence after recent volatility. Guggenheim Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentary are parsing streaming strategy post‑earnings — several pieces note improving streaming trends but emphasize that content cadence and margin progress remain key longer-term drivers. What Disney’s earnings and CEO change tell us about streaming now
• Neutral Sentiment: Market interest is elevated (Zacks notes DIS as a trending ticker), which can increase short-term volatility as investors reprice on news flow. The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Research/coverage moves: Morgan Stanley initiated coverage and TD Cowen reiterated a Hold — fresh analyst attention can create headline-driven swings but mixed signals keep consensus unchanged for now. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Coverage Initiated at Morgan Stanley
• Negative Sentiment: Disney warned international park visits are slowing, which could pressure revenue growth and margins if the trend continues. The Walt Disney Company warns international visits are slowing
• Negative Sentiment: Some firms cut targets or issued cautious notes after leadership change and to reflect longer-term risks: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target and Jefferies published a pessimistic outlook — these headlines weighed on sentiment in prior sessions. Wells Fargo Lowers Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target to $150.00 Jefferies Financial Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Walt Disney

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $108.79 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $192.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.00, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.43. The business has a 50 day moving average of $110.95 and a 200 day moving average of $112.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69.

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

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a dividend of $0.75 per share. This represents a yield of 139.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.06%.

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.