Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) by 4.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,876,573 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after purchasing an additional 162,776 shares during the quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. owned 0.22% of Walt Disney worth $433,595,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% in the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts recently weighed in on DIS shares. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a "moderate buy" rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Guggenheim lowered their target price on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $115.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. Barclays reduced their price target on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $130.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price target on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $133.53.
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More Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: High-profile bullish commentary from TV pundits and analysts has raised short-term optimism that Disney's consumer/park recovery will show through in the quarter. Jim Cramer on Walt Disney
- Positive Sentiment: Corporate partnerships tied to major releases (e.g., Papa John's collaboration for Toy Story 5) help drive marketing reach and ancillary revenue ahead of summer box office. Papa Johns Teams Up with Disney and Pixar
- Positive Sentiment: Product/tech initiatives such as exploration of a "super app" could improve cross-selling across tickets, cruises, streaming and experiences over time, supporting monetization. Walt Disney Explores Super App Future
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on Q2 results (due before the bell May 6); multiple previews highlight expectations for a volatile post-earnings move — the report will likely be the main near-term catalyst. Can Disney Keep Treading Above $100 After Earnings?
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary notes improving streaming profitability, but the headline risk is that results could swing either way depending on timing of sports costs and park expenses. Here's How Much Disney Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: New CEO Josh D'Amaro announced ~1,000 job cuts (mostly in marketing) to consolidate brand efforts — a cost-saving move that also raises short-term execution and reputational questions. Investors may see this as a near-term headwind to sentiment. Disney's New CEO Starts With Job Cuts
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst notes point to a mixed Q2 outlook: streaming gains could be offset by rising sports rights costs and higher Experiences (parks/cruises) expenses, which pressures margins. The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Disney
- Negative Sentiment: Minor operational hiccup: a popular Disney World ride briefly shut down after reopening — a localized operational note that could modestly influence park sentiment if repeated. Ride Reopens and Shuts Down
Walt Disney Stock Performance
NYSE DIS opened at $100.41 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $177.87 billion, a PE ratio of 14.77, a P/E/G ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $100.75 and a 200-day moving average of $106.65. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $91.00 and a 52-week high of $124.69.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.61 EPS for the current year.
About Walt Disney
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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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