1,366,883 Shares in The Walt Disney Company $DIS Bought by PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab

Key Points

• PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab acquired 1,366,883 Disney shares in the fourth quarter — a stake valued at approximately $156.9 million, representing about 0.08% of the company.
• Wall Street sentiment is cautiously positive with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $133.53, while the stock trades near $103 and some brokers have trimmed their targets.
• Key near‑term risks include an FCC review of Disney’s broadcast licenses and backlash from Marvel layoffs, which could create regulatory and PR headwinds for the company.

PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab acquired a new stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 1,366,883 shares of the entertainment giant's stock, valued at approximately $156,904,000. PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab owned approximately 0.08% of Walt Disney at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of DIS. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in 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 in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in 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 in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its stake in 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 in the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC lifted its stake in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC lifted its stake in 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 in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley says live entertainment should hold value as AI commoditizes content, highlighting Disney’s advantage with theme parks and live experiences as a durable revenue stream. Live Entertainment Poised to Capture Value in AI-Driven Content Surge, Morgan Stanley Says
• Positive Sentiment: Some sell-side analysts remain upbeat: a recent note sets a $133.53 price target for DIS, and coverage shows continued Wall Street optimism that can support the stock if near‑term results meet expectations. Analysts Set The Walt Disney Company NYSE: DIS PT at $133.53
• Neutral Sentiment: Forbes outlines Disney’s pricing strategy to spread crowds and lift per‑capita revenue at parks — this is a revenue‑management move that could boost margins but risks guest pushback if perceived as price gouging. Inside Disney's Pricing Strategy To Level Out Crowds During Summer And Beyond
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previews Q2 metrics and Wall Street projections — investors will be watching subscriber trends, park attendance and ad/syndication revenues for signs the recovery continues into Q2. Seeking Clues to Disney (DIS) Q2 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is cutting stock‑based compensation for some tech roles (reduces payroll expense but may affect retention), and the company is rolling internal AI adoption programs — both speak to cost control and operational shifts rather than immediate revenue changes. Disney is slashing stock-based compensation for some tech employees
• Negative Sentiment: The FCC has launched an early review of Disney’s broadcast licenses, creating regulatory uncertainty that could affect valuation of Disney’s core broadcast assets and generate headline risk. FCC Review Puts Disney Broadcast Licenses And Valuation In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Backlash over Marvel layoffs (public criticism from talent) adds to short‑term PR and morale concerns; while cost cuts may help margins, negative headlines can pressure sentiment around content strategy and talent pipelines. Evangeline Lilly Calls Disney's Marvel Layoffs "Disgusting And Horrible"

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have weighed in on DIS. Guggenheim dropped their price objective on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $115.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney to a "moderate buy" rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Barclays dropped their price objective on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $130.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Walt Disney from $150.00 to $148.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $133.53.

Walt Disney Trading Down 0.5%

NYSE DIS opened at $103.18 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $182.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.17, a PEG ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.42. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $89.61 and a one year high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The business's fifty day moving average is $100.85 and its 200-day moving average is $106.79.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The business's revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.40 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.61 EPS for the current 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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