The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by Midwest Trust Co

Midwest Trust Co lowered its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 135,261 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 4,627 shares during the period. Midwest Trust Co’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $15,487,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Kondo Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 1.2% in the second quarter. Kondo Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 7,317 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $904,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC now owns 5,890 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $730,000 after purchasing an additional 86 shares during the period. Strategic Family Wealth Counselors L.L.C. boosted its position in Walt Disney by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Strategic Family Wealth Counselors L.L.C. now owns 8,586 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,065,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the period. Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Walt Disney by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 6,957 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $863,000 after buying an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Community Bank N.A. increased its position in Walt Disney by 0.4% in the second quarter. Community Bank N.A. now owns 23,045 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,858,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently commented on DIS. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Arete Research upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target on the stock. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.80.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $110.07 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69. The company has a market capitalization of $194.99 billion, a PE ratio of 16.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.43. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $111.07 and a 200-day moving average of $112.38.

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 company had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.40 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

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

Key Walt Disney News

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

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.