Candriam S.C.A. Has $72.22 Million Holdings in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Candriam S.C.A. raised its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 60.0% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 630,740 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 236,568 shares during the period. Candriam S.C.A.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $72,220,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of DIS. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 130.5% in the third quarter. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC now owns 13,590 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,556,000 after purchasing an additional 7,695 shares during the last quarter. Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. grew its position in Walt Disney by 18.5% in the second quarter. Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. now owns 224,835 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $27,882,000 after purchasing an additional 35,073 shares in the last quarter. SVB Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,352,000. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 244.6% during the 3rd quarter. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors LLC now owns 10,365 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,187,000 after buying an additional 7,357 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Teacher Retirement System of Texas lifted its position in Walt Disney by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 515,072 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $63,874,000 after buying an additional 24,038 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney Price Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $108.79 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $192.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.43. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $110.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $112.57. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.61.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its 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 business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.40 EPS. Walt Disney’s revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.06%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently issued reports on DIS shares. Citigroup lowered their target price on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

Key Walt Disney News

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 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.