The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by AIA Group Ltd

AIA Group Ltd cut its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 11.8% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 54,800 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 7,318 shares during the quarter. AIA Group Ltd’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $5,282,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Arjuna Capital lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 4.8% during the 1st quarter. Arjuna Capital now owns 12,780 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,232,000 after buying an additional 590 shares in the last quarter. ANB Bank increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 2.9% in the 1st quarter. ANB Bank now owns 15,174 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,462,000 after acquiring an additional 434 shares in the last quarter. Kinsale Capital Group Inc. raised its position in Walt Disney by 6.3% during the first quarter. Kinsale Capital Group Inc. now owns 94,501 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $9,108,000 after acquiring an additional 5,586 shares during the period. Aviance Capital Partners LLC raised its position in Walt Disney by 1.7% during the first quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC now owns 38,778 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $3,737,000 after acquiring an additional 646 shares during the period. Finally, German American Bancorp Inc. lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 1.0% during the first quarter. German American Bancorp Inc. now owns 39,946 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $3,850,000 after purchasing an additional 408 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently issued reports on DIS shares. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Benchmark began coverage on Walt Disney in a report on Monday, July 13th. They set a “buy” rating and a $115.00 target price for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.31.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $97.77 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $169.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $92.18 and a twelve month high of $123.40. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $100.66 and its 200-day moving average price is $103.47. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. Walt Disney’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding its parks and experiences business, with multiple reports highlighting new and reimagined attractions at Hollywood Studios and an official opening date for the newest Disney World attraction, which could support long-term theme park revenue. Disney World’s newest attraction has an official opening date
• Positive Sentiment: Disney continues to lean into sports fandom through a new NFL partnership, reinforcing the value of its sports/ESPN strategy and helping offset concerns about streaming competition. Disney Continues To Bet On Sports Fandom With New NFL Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Recent reporting says Disney’s cruise business generated $3 billion last fiscal year and the company plans a major fleet expansion, pointing to another growth engine beyond streaming. Disney’s cruise ship fleet generated $3 billion…
• Neutral Sentiment: News that Disney is considering a free streaming option may be seen as a way to attract viewers, but it also suggests management is still searching for the right monetization model for streaming. Disney considers launching free streaming option for consumers
• Negative Sentiment: Investor debate over whether Disney should exit the streaming business highlights ongoing concerns about profitability and growth in Disney’s direct-to-consumer segment. SA Asks: Should Disney get out of the streaming business?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory scrutiny is a headwind after reports that the FCC is moving closer to rulings against Disney over “The View” and broadcast licenses, adding legal and reputational uncertainty. FCC Nearing Rulings Against Disney Over ‘The View,’ TV Licenses

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.