The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by KLCM Advisors Inc.

Key Points

• KLCM Advisors trimmed its stake in The Walt Disney Company by 8.8% in Q3, selling 8,028 shares and leaving it with 83,117 shares worth about $9.52 million (Disney is ~0.9% of the fund and its 29th-largest holding).
• Equity analysts have a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” on DIS with a consensus price target of $135.80 (17 Buys, 6 Holds, 1 Sell).
• Near-term catalysts include an expanded live-sports push (notably an NFL deal), new content like a Star Wars series, and parks leadership continuity, while structural headwinds—most notably rising ad competition from YouTube and elevated short interest—could pressure revenue and volatility.

KLCM Advisors Inc. decreased its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) by 8.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 83,117 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after selling 8,028 shares during the period. Walt Disney makes up about 0.9% of KLCM Advisors Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. KLCM Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $9,517,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Strategic Family Wealth Counselors L.L.C. increased its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 1.0% in the second quarter. Strategic Family Wealth Counselors L.L.C. now owns 8,586 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $1,065,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the period. Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 1.3% during the second quarter. Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 6,957 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $863,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the period. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC boosted its position in Walt Disney by 3.1% in the third quarter. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC now owns 2,995 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $343,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. Atlas Brown Inc. boosted its position in Walt Disney by 0.5% in the third quarter. Atlas Brown Inc. now owns 20,202 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $2,313,000 after buying an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CFO4Life Group LLC increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC now owns 7,894 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $904,000 after buying an additional 92 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have issued reports on DIS. UBS Group reissued a "mixed" rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Guggenheim restated a "buy" rating and set a $140.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup reduced their price objective on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Walt Disney from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: New content and live‑sports expansion should help Disney+ and ad/sponsorship revenue — Disney’s recent NFL deal and stronger sports push are highlighted as a strategic win for monetization and subscriber engagement. Walt Disney Stock Looks Cheap. But Is It a Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: New Star Wars series (Maul: Shadow Lord) premieres April 6 — a high‑profile franchise release that can drive Disney+ viewership and merchandising in the near term. Disney’s New Star Wars Series Begins on April 6
• Positive Sentiment: Parks leadership shuffle creates continuity as Josh D’Amaro moves toward CEO — Thomas Mazloum named Chairman, Disney Experiences, and other Parks & Cruises appointments aim to keep the parks expansion and $60B growth plan on track. Operational stability at the parks/cruises business supports a material revenue stream. Disney Names Thomas Mazloum As New Head Of Experiences
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate governance event: Disney will webcast its annual shareholders’ meeting on March 18 — useful for investor questions and management guidance but unlikely to move the stock materially unless new guidance is provided. The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
• Neutral Sentiment: Park merchandising and attraction updates (Winnie‑the‑Pooh anniversary, new rides) provide steady ancillary revenue and brand engagement but are incremental. Disney Teases Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Merchandise With a Look at the Past
• Negative Sentiment: Advertising competition intensifies — YouTube’s 2025 ad revenue now outpaces Disney’s media business (and rivals combined in some reports), signaling structural pressure on Disney’s ad revenue and margins. This is a major sectoral headwind for the company’s Media & Entertainment earnings. YouTube Out Earns Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, and More Just From Ad Revenue in 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Investor skepticism and short pressure — Disney remains among the most shorted Dow stocks, reflecting bearish views on content growth and valuation; this can amplify downside moves and volatility. Disney (DIS) Is One of the Most Shorted Dow Stocks: The Contrarian Bear Case
• Negative Sentiment: IP pipeline concerns — analysis noting Disney has launched relatively few new franchises this century raises questions about long‑term organic growth and reliance on legacy IP. Disney Has Only Launched 10 New Franchises in the 21st Century

Walt Disney Price Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $100.87 on Thursday. 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 Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $108.29 and its 200-day moving average price is $110.60. The stock has a market capitalization of $178.69 billion, a PE ratio of 14.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.42.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.40 EPS. Walt Disney's quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 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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