Buckland Partners Management Co LLC Takes $1.09 Million Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Key Points

• Buckland Partners Management opened a roughly $1.09 million Disney position by purchasing 11,223 shares in the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 65.71% of the company, with several other major funds also increasing or initiating stakes.
• Analyst sentiment remains favorable, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $128.61, above Disney’s $103.64 opening price. Recent quarterly results showed an EPS beat and 6.8% year-over-year revenue growth, although revenue came in slightly below estimates.
• Disney is planning major theme-park expansions and has a broad film and entertainment pipeline that could support future growth, but the investments require significant capital and the content slate faces franchise-fatigue and execution risks. An executive’s $762,000 share sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Buckland Partners Management Co LLC bought a new position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 11,223 shares of the entertainment giant's stock, valued at approximately $1,089,000.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Plato Investment Management Ltd acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at about $7,597,000. Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the second quarter worth approximately $225,392,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the second quarter worth approximately $1,386,720,000. Oldfield Partners LLP grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 47.9% in the second quarter. Oldfield Partners LLP now owns 745,800 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $71,783,000 after purchasing an additional 241,700 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ballast Inc. grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 31.7% in the second quarter. Ballast Inc. now owns 19,535 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $1,880,000 after purchasing an additional 4,701 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company's stock.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney unveiled significant theme-park investments, including a new Villains Land, a Monsters, Inc. area, an Indiana Jones attraction and updates to existing parks. The projects could support attendance, per-guest spending and the Experiences segment, though they also require substantial capital. Disney's new parks boss outlines investment strategy
• Positive Sentiment: The company highlighted a broad entertainment pipeline, including new animated films, sequels, the next Avengers installment and Kingdom Hearts 4. Successful releases could generate revenue across theaters, Disney+, licensing, merchandise and parks. Disney's new film slate
• Positive Sentiment: Disney Princess merchandise continues to demonstrate the durability and commercial reach of Disney Consumer Products, supporting licensing and retail opportunities across children’s and adult markets. How Disney Princess evolved into a lifestyle brand
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney’s new Experiences chairman Thomas Mazloum said the parks strategy will balance major expansions for new visitors with smaller improvements for annual passholders. The approach may improve engagement, but the financial impact will develop over time. Disney parks investment strategy
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 DIS shares worth approximately $762,000. Because the transaction was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, it is not necessarily a discretionary bearish signal, but it may attract short-term investor attention.
• Negative Sentiment: Disney’s upcoming film slate relies heavily on animation and sequels, increasing exposure to franchise fatigue and box-office execution risk. The latest earnings showed an EPS beat but revenue slightly below consensus, keeping attention on whether new content can translate into sustained growth.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Benchmark reissued a "buy" rating and set a $115.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings lowered Walt Disney from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Barclays lifted their target price on Walt Disney from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney from a "moderate buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $128.61.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 62,323 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,563,235.13. This trade represents a 10.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company's stock.

Walt Disney Stock Down 3.0%

DIS stock opened at $103.64 on Tuesday. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $92.18 and a 52 week high of $119.78. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $99.40 and a 200 day simple moving average of $101.53. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The company has a market cap of $178.95 billion, a PE ratio of 21.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.39.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. The firm had revenue of $25.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 8.70% and a return on equity of 9.90%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.61 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.9 EPS 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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