Impax Asset Management Group plc Sells 14,123 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Impax Asset Management Group plc lowered its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 6.2% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 215,505 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 14,123 shares during the period. Impax Asset Management Group plc’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $24,675,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DIS has been the topic of a number of research reports. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Raymond James Financial restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $141.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, October 17th. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 target price on the stock. Finally, KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Seventeen investment 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 data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $110.07 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $111.07 and a 200 day moving average of $112.38. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The company has a market cap of $194.99 billion, a PE ratio of 16.19, a P/E/G ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.40 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be issued a $0.75 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.06%.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Josh D’Amaro officially named CEO; market commentary frames this as the start of a new operational phase with expectations he’ll drive returns and simplify execution. Josh D’Amaro was named Disney’s CEO. Now the real work begins
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is supportive: a recent Seeking Alpha “Strong Buy” piece and an aggregated “Moderate Buy” analyst consensus add conviction to the rally. Disney: A New Era Begins – Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Parks & bookings tailwinds — targeted offers (summer room discounts) and new low down‑payment deals for Florida residents should help drive occupancy and F&B/merch revenue. Disney World Summer 2026 Room Discount Florida residents can now get into Disney World with just $99 down
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing park investments and operations updates (EPCOT ride tech upgrades; permit filings to ease transport) support long‑term attendance/revenue trends. Disney World upgrades EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Disney World Files Permit That Could Help Ease Transportation Congestion
• Neutral Sentiment: Content and programming updates (new season launches, franchise developments) maintain brand engagement but have mixed immediate financial impact. Disney Jr.’s ‘RoboGobo’ kicks off Season 2 Succession Sequel for Disney
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational changes (hotel perks shifting) and legacy/brand stories are notable for guest experience but are not likely to move near‑term earnings materially. Disney hotel perks are shifting in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Major film loss: Disney disclosed a ~$170M loss on the live‑action Snow White, signaling studio cost overruns and pressure on studio margins. This is a near‑term earnings/headline negative. Disney Loses $170 Million On ‘Snow White’
• Negative Sentiment: Executive compensation scrutiny: reports that a top exec’s pay package includes a base salary higher than the CEO may raise governance concerns among some investors. Disney’s No. 2 exec to earn higher base pay than CEO

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.