The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Bought by Bessemer Group Inc.

Key Points

• Bessemer Group Inc. increased its Walt Disney stake by 11.9% in the first quarter, adding 7,670 shares to bring its total holdings to 72,007 shares worth about $6.94 million.
• Other institutional investors also boosted their Disney positions, and hedge funds and other institutions now own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
• Analysts remain generally positive on DIS, with an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $129.31, while Disney most recently beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates.

Bessemer Group Inc. grew its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) by 11.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 72,007 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after buying an additional 7,670 shares during the quarter. Bessemer Group Inc.'s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $6,941,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in Walt Disney by 29.2% in the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 8,522,860 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $969,646,000 after purchasing an additional 1,924,200 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC boosted its position in Walt Disney by 5.5% during the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 1,516,177 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $172,495,000 after purchasing an additional 78,914 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors boosted its position in Walt Disney by 18.8% during the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 96,476 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $10,976,000 after purchasing an additional 15,243 shares in the last quarter. Xponance LLC grew its holdings in Walt Disney by 7.5% in the fourth quarter. Xponance LLC now owns 291,158 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $33,125,000 after purchasing an additional 20,266 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 12.2% in the fourth quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC now owns 114,363 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $13,011,000 after buying an additional 12,423 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently issued reports on DIS. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reduced their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $129.31.

Walt Disney Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $97.77 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company has a market capitalization of $169.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $123.40. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $100.66 and its 200-day simple moving average is $103.47.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last announced its 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding its parks and experiences business, with multiple reports highlighting new and reimagined attractions at Hollywood Studios and an official opening date for the newest Disney World attraction, which could support long-term theme park revenue. Disney World’s newest attraction has an official opening date
• Positive Sentiment: Disney continues to lean into sports fandom through a new NFL partnership, reinforcing the value of its sports/ESPN strategy and helping offset concerns about streaming competition. Disney Continues To Bet On Sports Fandom With New NFL Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Recent reporting says Disney’s cruise business generated $3 billion last fiscal year and the company plans a major fleet expansion, pointing to another growth engine beyond streaming. Disney’s cruise ship fleet generated $3 billion...
• Neutral Sentiment: News that Disney is considering a free streaming option may be seen as a way to attract viewers, but it also suggests management is still searching for the right monetization model for streaming. Disney considers launching free streaming option for consumers
• Negative Sentiment: Investor debate over whether Disney should exit the streaming business highlights ongoing concerns about profitability and growth in Disney’s direct-to-consumer segment. SA Asks: Should Disney get out of the streaming business?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory scrutiny is a headwind after reports that the FCC is moving closer to rulings against Disney over “The View” and broadcast licenses, adding legal and reputational uncertainty. FCC Nearing Rulings Against Disney Over ‘The View,’ TV Licenses

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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