Korea Investment CORP Sells 69,120 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Key Points

• Korea Investment CORP trimmed its Walt Disney stake by 5.8%, selling 69,120 shares and ending the quarter with 1,114,844 shares (about 0.06% of Disney) valued at $127.65 million.
• Other large institutions were buying: Norges Bank opened a roughly $2.62 billion position, Viking Global added about $725 million, and several firms (Assenagon, Boston Partners, Laurel Wealth) significantly increased stakes, leaving institutional investors owning 65.71% of the stock.
• Disney recently beat quarterly estimates (EPS $1.63 vs. $1.57; revenue $25.98B vs. $25.54B), the stock trades around $101.57 with a P/E of ~14.9, and analysts hold a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average target of $135.80 (17 Buys, 6 Holds, 1 Sell).

Korea Investment CORP trimmed its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) by 5.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,114,844 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after selling 69,120 shares during the quarter. Korea Investment CORP owned approximately 0.06% of Walt Disney worth $127,650,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at $2,618,295,000. Viking Global Investors LP purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter worth $725,219,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 231.4% during the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 4,711,353 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $539,450,000 after buying an additional 3,289,707 shares during the period. Boston Partners boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 84.2% during the second quarter. Boston Partners now owns 6,921,229 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $856,582,000 after buying an additional 3,162,938 shares during the period. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Walt Disney by 11,943.6% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,827,112 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $350,590,000 after buying an additional 2,803,638 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on DIS shares. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a "market perform" rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an "overweight" rating and a $135.00 price objective for the company. KeyCorp restated a "sector weight" rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $135.80.

Walt Disney Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of DIS stock opened at $101.57 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $109.07 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $110.94. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $80.10 and a 12-month high of $124.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The firm has a market cap of $179.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.42.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company's revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.40 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Summer booking incentive — Disney is offering a free dining plan to Disney Visa cardmembers for select Walt Disney World stays, a targeted promotion that can boost room and F&B revenue during peak months and help fill discretionary spending categories. Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Get a Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World in Today’s Daily Recap for 03/05/2026
• Positive Sentiment: Disney Cruise Line expansion — The Disney Adventure was christened in Singapore, reinforcing international cruise growth and incremental revenue opportunities outside North America. Global fleet momentum can support recurring revenue and margin mix improvements. Disney Cruise Line Christens the Disney Adventure in Singapore
• Positive Sentiment: Content upside — Pixar’s Hoppers is being positioned to capitalize on a viral meme, which could translate into stronger-than-expected box office and downstream streaming/licensing revenue if audience interest scales. Positive box-office surprises lift IP monetization across windows. Disney Pixar's 'Hoppers' seeks to turn viral meme into box office gold
• Positive Sentiment: Parks investment — Disneyland’s $60M Avengers Campus expansion and other ride/upkeep projects signal continued capital spending to drive attendance and per-capita spending. These investments support long‑term park revenue growth. Disneyland offers behind-the-scenes tour of $60 million Avengers Campus expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership and liquidity debate — Coverage highlights Bob Iger stepping aside for parks chief Josh D’Amaro and the company’s $9.25B credit facility. Investors view this as mixed: it secures liquidity but raises execution and succession questions. Expect continued volatility while markets price leadership transition risk vs. stabilized financing. Disney Bull vs Bear: What Big Changes at the Entertainment Giant Really Mean for Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate persists — Analyst notes and fair‑value models cluster around ~$130 per share, underscoring a split between IP-driven upside and execution/earnings risk; this keeps the trading range relatively compressed until clearer fundamentals or guidance emerge. Why The Narrative Around Walt Disney (DIS) Is Shifting As Fair Value And IP Debates Collide
• Neutral Sentiment: Anniversary PR and nostalgia — Multiple stories and a downtown Orlando plaque commemorating the original 1965 “Florida Project” announcement create positive brand headlines but are unlikely to move near-term fundamentals materially. Orlando & Disney Unveil Plaque at the Site of Historic ‘The Florida Project’ Announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Safety/PR risk — A former safari driver alleges staff are trained to drive away if someone falls into a crocodile pit. That claim creates reputational risk, potential regulatory attention, and possible liability exposure if substantiated — factors that can pressure sentiment and attendance if amplified. “They’re not saving that baby”: Former Disney World safari driver says staff are trained to drive away if someone falls into crocodile pit

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.

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