Allstate Corp boosted its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 108.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 137,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 71,784 shares during the period. Allstate Corp’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $15,673,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,980,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 31.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $678,000 after acquiring an additional 1,322 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 16.2% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,227,000 after acquiring an additional 2,503 shares during the period. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 28.6% during the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 8,330 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,033,000 after acquiring an additional 1,855 shares during the period. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 10.8% during the 2nd quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 115,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $14,355,000 after acquiring an additional 11,304 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Walt Disney Stock Up 0.1%
DIS opened at $103.12 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $101.22 and a 200 day moving average of $105.96. The company has a market cap of $179.07 billion, a PE ratio of 16.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.41. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $124.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on DIS shares. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 target price for the company. Citigroup increased their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $134.47.
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Walt Disney News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney’s “Throwback” campaign is being framed as a win because it highlights the company’s deep content library and may help drive renewed interest in legacy films and franchises. Why Disney’s ‘Throwback’ campaign is a major win for investors
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage around Disney parks and attractions, including new rides, lands, shows, and character experiences, supports the view that the parks business continues to offer fresh demand drivers. Disneyland and Disney World: Summer Deals, New Lands and Rides in 2026 and Beyond
- Positive Sentiment: The new Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu brought Disney’s franchise back to theaters and generated a large opening weekend, showing there is still major monetization power in Disney’s IP. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Returns Star Wars to Theaters With $102 Million
- Neutral Sentiment: Several lighter Disney Parks and character stories, including Goofy and Rapunzel appearances, are fan-service items that reinforce brand engagement but are unlikely to materially affect the stock. Rapunzel, Goofy, and More Characters Roam Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader coverage of Disney-related culture and tourism, including a Make-A-Wish trip and a history article about Pocahontas, is not likely to move the shares. Make-A-Wish sends 3-year-old with brain tumor to Disney
- Negative Sentiment: Reports say The Mandalorian and Grogu opened below prior Star Wars entries and at the franchise’s weakest Disney-era level, raising concerns about box-office momentum for a key IP. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ opens below ‘Solo’ in weakest Disney-era ‘Star Wars’ debut
- Negative Sentiment: Disney is also facing a facial-recognition lawsuit tied to privacy and biometric-data concerns at its California parks, which adds legal and regulatory overhang. Disney Facial Recognition Lawsuit Puts Privacy And Valuation In Focus
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.
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