Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA Sells 16,399 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA lessened its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 2.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 575,672 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 16,399 shares during the quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $65,914,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 130.5% in the 3rd quarter. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC now owns 13,590 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,556,000 after acquiring an additional 7,695 shares during the last quarter. Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. boosted its position in Walt Disney by 18.5% during the second quarter. Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. now owns 224,835 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $27,882,000 after purchasing an additional 35,073 shares during the period. SVB Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter worth about $1,352,000. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 244.6% in the third quarter. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors LLC now owns 10,365 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,187,000 after purchasing an additional 7,357 shares during the period. Finally, Teacher Retirement System of Texas lifted its stake in shares of 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 valued at $63,874,000 after buying an additional 24,038 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on DIS shares. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $141.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley started coverage on Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 target price for the company. Finally, Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $140.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.80.

Walt Disney Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $107.20 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The business has a 50-day moving average of $110.96 and a 200-day moving average of $112.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $189.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.76, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.43. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $80.10 and a 12 month high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. Walt Disney’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.40 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The company 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. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 22.06%.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney beat expectations on its most recent quarter (reported Feb. 2) with $1.63 EPS vs. $1.57 consensus and revenue above estimates, supporting the company’s earnings trajectory and valuation outlook. (Company report)
• Positive Sentiment: Management is guiding its largest buyback program in years — analysts and bulls say this will accelerate EPS and return capital to shareholders. 7 Billion Reasons to Buy Walt Disney Stock in February
• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s Experiences segment is cited as a high‑margin, consistent cash generator that can fund buybacks and content investment, bolstering long‑term cash flow expectations. 5 Reasons to Buy Disney Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow
• Positive Sentiment: Recent theatrical performance is strong — a new Disney release won the box office and Zootopia 2 hit milestones, which supports content monetization and franchise value. Disney’s New Movie Wins at Box Office, Zootopia 2 Hits New Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Wall‑street sentiment is broadly constructive with an average analyst rating of “Moderate Buy,” which can support upside if fundamentals continue. The Walt Disney Company Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney California Adventure turned 25 — positive for brand and guest engagement but limited direct impact on near‑term stock moves. Once ‘the antithesis of what Walt wanted,’ Disney California Adventure turns 25
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry commentary places streaming dynamics and competitive strategy in focus — interesting for long‑term strategy but not an immediate market mover. Disney’s magic might find a home in Big Tech’s kingdom
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader media articles and investment pieces label Disney a buy after the post‑earnings dip — useful for long‑term investors but may not reverse short‑term selling. 2 Subscription Economy Winners That Still Dominate Their Niches (DIS)
• Negative Sentiment: Governance/pay concerns: reports that Dana Walden will receive a $3.75M base salary (part of a ~$27M package) and higher pay than the CEO have raised investor scrutiny about succession/pay practices. Disney’s No. 2 exec to earn higher base pay than CEO as part of $27M package

Walt Disney 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.