BNP Paribas Lowers Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Key Points

• BNP Paribas trimmed its stake in The Walt Disney Company by 4.1%, selling 12,513 shares to hold 291,436 shares worth about $33,414,000, making Disney roughly 1.0% of its portfolio and its 26th largest holding.
• Analysts remain mostly bullish — 17 Buys, 6 Holds and 1 Sell — giving Disney an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.80 (recent targets range roughly $135–$151).
• Disney recently posted an EPS beat ($1.63 vs. $1.57) with revenue of $25.98B (+5.2% year-over-year), and operational catalysts like park attraction reopenings and new Disney+ content may help growth, though advertising competition (e.g., YouTube) poses margin risks.

BNP Paribas cut its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) by 4.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 291,436 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after selling 12,513 shares during the period. Walt Disney accounts for approximately 1.0% of BNP Paribas' holdings, making the stock its 26th biggest holding. BNP Paribas' holdings in Walt Disney were worth $33,414,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 7.7% in the 4th 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 in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew 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 purchasing an additional 1,322 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 16.2% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $2,227,000 after buying an additional 2,503 shares during the last quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 5.6% in the 2nd quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC now owns 7,802 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $968,000 after purchasing an additional 417 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empower Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 4.2% in the second quarter. Empower Advisory Group LLC now owns 1,432,041 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $177,587,000 after buying an additional 57,422 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $151.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. UBS Group restated a "mixed" rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $135.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a "moderate buy" rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $135.80.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Walt Disney World set reopening dates for several refreshed attractions (including the revamped Buzz Lightyear ride and Big Thunder Mountain), which should help drive park traffic and F&B/merchandise spend as seasonal travel picks up. Walt Disney World announces reopening dates for Buzz Lightyear, Big Thunder Mountain
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is rolling out new family experiences and a "Cool KIDS' SUMMER" program with refreshed attractions and summer savings, plus the return of select free-dining promotions — initiatives that can stimulate bookings and incremental park revenue for the high season. Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences, Refreshed Attractions and Summer Savings for Cool KIDS' SUMMER
• Positive Sentiment: Disney+ content additions: the children’s hit Bluey is getting a firm arrival date on Disney+, and a new Star Wars series (Maul: Shadow Lord) launches in April — fresh originals that help engagement and retention on the streaming platform. Disney World Announces Exactly When Bluey Will Finally Arrive
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership update: Disney named Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer (effective March 19), a senior internal hire under incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro that suggests management is stabilizing communications and strategy ahead of operational initiatives. Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Promotional/consumer coverage such as guides to park footwear and lifestyle pieces are driving consumer interest but have little direct financial impact; they do reflect ongoing consumer engagement with the parks. I Visit Disney World Every Month & These Are the Most Supportive Sneakers for Walking 10+ Miles at the Parks
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market takes: commentary noting Disney's attractive valuation and strategic moves (e.g., NFL rights) highlight upside catalysts but caution about lingering execution risks; these views can influence investor sentiment without immediate revenue impact. Walt Disney Stock Looks Cheap. But Is It a Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Ad-revenue competition: a report highlights YouTube generating more ad revenue in 2025 than Disney and several legacy media companies, underlining margin pressure and the challenge of monetizing streaming at scale. YouTube Out Earns Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, and More Just From Ad Revenue in 2025

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of DIS stock opened at $99.29 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $175.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $107.75 and its 200-day simple moving average is $110.34.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.40 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts predict 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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