World Investment Advisors Boosts Holdings in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Key Points

• World Investment Advisors increased its stake in Walt Disney by 18.8% in the fourth quarter, buying 15,243 additional shares and bringing its total holdings to 96,476 shares worth about $11.0 million.
• Disney’s latest quarterly results beat expectations, with EPS of $1.57 versus $1.49 expected and revenue of $25.17 billion versus $24.87 billion forecast. Revenue rose 6.5% year over year.
• Wall Street sentiment remains broadly positive: several analysts recently upgraded or reaffirmed bullish ratings, and Disney now has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $134.47.

World Investment Advisors boosted its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) by 18.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 96,476 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after buying an additional 15,243 shares during the quarter. World Investment Advisors' holdings in Walt Disney were worth $10,976,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 48.5% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 95 shares during the period. Finally, Eagle Bay Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

DIS stock opened at $106.12 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $100.91 and a 200 day moving average price of $106.48. The company has a market capitalization of $184.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.95, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.41. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $92.18 and a 1-year high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The firm's quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.45 earnings per share. 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 6.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is being viewed more favorably by some analysts after its latest earnings report showed better-than-expected EPS and revenue, along with signs that streaming profitability is improving and could support further upside. Analysts See 20% Upside for Disney on New Streaming Profitability Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Phillip Securities upgraded Disney from “moderate buy” to “strong-buy,” adding to the bullish tone around the stock after the company’s earnings beat and streaming progress. Why Walt Disney (DIS) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s upfronts and advertiser-facing messaging emphasized the company’s cross-platform scale across Disney+, ABC, ESPN, and major live events, reinforcing the case for stronger ad sales and media monetization. LISTEN: Upfronts 2026: Disney’s Rita Ferro Details the Mouse House’s Cross-Platform Push, Embracing Live and Connecting Grammys, Super Bowl and Oscars for Big Brands
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is rolling out new attractions at Disney Springs and highlighting upcoming content such as Marvel’s VisionQuest and Avatar: Fire and Ash on Disney+, which are supportive for engagement but not immediate catalysts on their own.
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Josh D’Amaro’s presence at the NYSE and Disney’s marketing push ahead of the upfront event help keep the brand in focus, but these are more promotional than financially material near term.
• Negative Sentiment: Disney is facing increased FCC scrutiny over its media operations, including possible tighter compliance expectations for its broadcast and cable assets, which could add regulatory overhang to the stock. FCC Scrutiny Puts Disney Media Flexibility And Investor Expectations In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports that Disney World Resort president Jeff Vahle will retire in 2026, along with a cruise cancellation after boarding, highlight leadership transition and operational hiccups in the Experiences segment. Disney World Resort president Jeff Vahle to step down in 2026

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DIS has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney from a "moderate buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Walt Disney from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $115.00 target price for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $134.47.

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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