Insider Selling: Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) EVP Sells $381,011.58 in Stock

Key Points

• Disney EVP Brent Woodford sold 3,618 shares for approximately $381,012 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, reducing his position by 5.43% to 62,995 shares.
• Disney shares rose 1.0% to $108.06, while the company’s latest quarterly earnings of $2.06 per share exceeded analyst expectations despite revenue narrowly missing estimates.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $128.06; Needham most recently reiterated a “Buy” rating with a $125 target.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) EVP Brent Woodford sold 3,618 shares of Walt Disney stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total value of $381,011.58. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 62,995 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,634,003.45. This represents a 5.43% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Brent Woodford also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, September 1st, Brent Woodford sold 3,618 shares of Walt Disney stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.13, for a total value of $387,596.34.
• On Friday, August 14th, Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of Walt Disney stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total value of $762,233.78.

Walt Disney Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of DIS stock traded up $1.04 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $108.06. 7,093,858 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 10,205,822. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $105.12 and a 200 day moving average of $101.94. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $92.18 and a 1 year high of $117.09. The firm has a market cap of $186.59 billion, a PE ratio of 22.28, a PEG ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.41.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.90% and a net margin of 8.70%.The firm had revenue of $25.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $25.39 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.61 earnings per share. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. Analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Cim Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 66.2% in the 2nd quarter. Cim Investment Management Inc. now owns 13,883 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $1,336,000 after purchasing an additional 5,530 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 5.5% in the 4th 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. Cullen Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter worth about $4,092,000. Windsor Advisory Group LLC raised its stake in Walt Disney by 297.9% during the first quarter. Windsor Advisory Group LLC now owns 10,082 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $972,000 after purchasing an additional 7,548 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Weiss Asset Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 1st quarter worth about $694,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company's stock.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Needham reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a $125 price target, implying meaningful upside from recent trading levels. The recommendation provides a near-term catalyst and reinforces the view that Disney’s valuation does not fully reflect its earnings and cash-flow potential.
• Positive Sentiment: Disney+ will stream the 2027 Super Bowl, giving the service an unusually large opportunity to collect viewer data, attract subscribers and improve digital advertising capabilities. The event also supports Disney’s broader strategy of combining broadcast reach with streaming distribution. Disney Confirms That Disney+ Will Stream The 2027 Super Bowl
• Positive Sentiment: Disney World is raising prices for character dining and buffets, a move that could lift per-visitor spending and resort profitability if attendance remains resilient. The announcement of the 2026 holiday season and new resort reservations also points to continued efforts to drive bookings and guest spending. Disney World Increases Character Dining and Buffet Prices
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is discussing its Infinity Vision premium large-screen format with Paramount, Universal, Lionsgate and Sony. The initiative could give Disney greater control over theatrical presentation and film economics, although Wedbush said it poses no immediate threat to IMAX. Disney Pitches Rival Studios on Infinity Vision
• Negative Sentiment: Temporary closure of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and other attraction updates could inconvenience visitors and create short-term park disruption, though the longer-term impact appears limited. Higher prices could also risk customer pushback if attendance or guest satisfaction weakens.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DIS has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Truist Financial set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. UBS Group set a $115.00 price target on Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, August 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $128.06.

Walt Disney Company Profile

The Walt Disney Company NYSE: DIS is a global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes branded content across film, television, streaming and other media platforms. Its portfolio includes Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and 20th Century Studios, as well as ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN. The company also licenses its characters and intellectual property for consumer products, games and other experiences.

Disney operates theme parks, resorts and cruise lines through its Experiences business.

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