E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB reduced its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 16.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 63,393 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 12,615 shares during the period. E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $7,212,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,618,295,000. Viking Global Investors LP purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth approximately $725,219,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 231.4% in the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 4,711,353 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $539,450,000 after acquiring an additional 3,289,707 shares in the last quarter. Boston Partners increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 84.2% in the second quarter. Boston Partners now owns 6,921,229 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $856,582,000 after acquiring an additional 3,162,938 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 11,943.6% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,827,112 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $350,590,000 after acquiring an additional 2,803,638 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms recently weighed in on DIS. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Citigroup cut their price objective 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. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $134.13.
More Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Spring-break crowds and sellouts for skip-the-line passes point to robust near-term park pricing power and higher F&B/ancillary revenue. Disney World crowds descend for spring break
- Positive Sentiment: First look at the return of the Buzz Lightyear ride at Magic Kingdom highlights capital investment and attraction refreshes that can drive attendance and per-guest spend. Disney: First look at Buzz Lightyear ride’s return
- Positive Sentiment: Company announced a slate of park and business updates (new experiences, merchandise and plans) that support multi-year recovery and monetization of IP across parks and retail. Disney made 9 big announcements about parks and business
- Positive Sentiment: Analysis highlights ESPN/sports strategy (NFL asset, streaming combos) as a growth avenue into a large advertising/rights market, supporting longer-term revenue diversification. Disney’s sports dynasty taps into $600B opportunity
- Neutral Sentiment: Roku’s new streaming service will include Disney content — could boost licensing/revenue and reach, but may complicate Disney+’s exclusivity and mix of direct vs. licensed distribution. Roku’s streaming service will include Disney content
- Neutral Sentiment: Guggenheim reiterated a Buy on DIS but cut its price target to $115 from $140 — supportive analyst view but the reduced target signals tempered near-term expectations. Is Walt Disney Co (DIS) one of the Robinhood stocks
- Neutral Sentiment: Walt Disney Imagineering features (including retired animatronics inspiring new projects) underline ongoing IP-driven product innovation — positive for guest experience but gradual to impact revenue. How Imagineering inspired ‘Hoppers’
- Negative Sentiment: PR backlash after Disney’s 2026 poster excluded six major princesses — reputation/brand noise that can momentarily pressure sentiment and social engagement. Disney’s 2026 poster sparks debate
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that Disney discounted one of its priciest offerings suggest spot pricing pressure or promo tactics that could weigh on margin if broader. Disney World is discounting one of their most expensive offerings
Walt Disney Stock Down 1.6%
Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $97.89 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The firm has a market cap of $173.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.40, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $80.10 and a fifty-two week high of $124.69. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $105.96 and a 200 day moving average price of $109.49.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.40 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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.
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