Walt Disney’s (DIS) “Buy” Rating Reaffirmed at Rosenblatt Securities

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by Rosenblatt Securities in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $126.00 price objective on the entertainment giant’s stock. Rosenblatt Securities’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 29.36% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Guggenheim boosted their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings cut 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 target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $133.33.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $97.40 on Tuesday. Walt Disney has a 52 week low of $92.18 and a 52 week high of $124.61. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $102.07 and a 200 day moving average price of $104.58. The company has a market cap of $169.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.56, a PEG ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Research analysts predict that Walt Disney will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,980,000 after purchasing an additional 1,904 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake 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 worth $678,000 after purchasing an additional 1,322 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised 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 worth $2,227,000 after purchasing an additional 2,503 shares during the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC lifted its stake in Walt Disney by 28.6% in 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 buying an additional 1,855 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC lifted its stake in Walt Disney by 10.8% in the 2nd quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 115,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $14,355,000 after buying an additional 11,304 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Negative Sentiment: Walt Disney shares have been cited as falling alongside broader market moves, with coverage highlighting the stock’s recent weakness and investor focus on why DIS has lagged despite market gains. Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
• Negative Sentiment: Raymond James cut its price target on Disney to $111 from $119, signaling a more cautious near-term view even while keeping an Outperform rating. That kind of target reduction can weigh on investor sentiment. Disney Stock Gets Fresh Price Target Cut From Wall Street — So Why Is Retail Still Strongly Bullish?
• Negative Sentiment: Disney is facing more headlines around the guest experience at its parks, including the closing of an iconic Epcot restaurant and changes to character dining at Crystal Palace. While not financially material on their own, these stories can add to concerns about park offerings and customer sentiment. Disney World closing one of Epcot’s most iconic restaurants
• Neutral Sentiment: A $50 million Disney streaming settlement remains in the news, with coverage explaining how consumers can claim their share. The story is more of a legal/administrative reminder than a fresh business catalyst, but it keeps litigation risk in view. 50M Disney settlement: What to know to claim your share
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on Disney’s movies, creative legacy, cruise line entertainment, and park nostalgia. These reinforce the strength of the Disney brand, but they are not immediate stock-moving catalysts. How Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Has Evolved And Continues To Push Boundaries
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Disney as a long-term stock pick, and other commentary pointed to Disney’s strong franchise value in films, parks, and streaming. This helps support the bull case even if it does not drive immediate trading. Why Walt Disney (DIS) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term

Walt Disney Company 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.