Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) EVP Brent Woodford Sells 6,474 Shares of Company Stock

Key Points

• Disney EVP Brent Woodford sold 6,474 shares for about $725,000 at an average price of $111.98. The sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.
• After the sale, Woodford directly owned 62,995 shares, a 9.32% reduction in his position; he also reported several other Disney share sales in recent months.
• Disney reported quarterly EPS of $2.06, above analysts’ $1.86 estimate, while revenue of $25.25 billion came in slightly below forecasts. Analysts’ average price target was $128.16, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) EVP Brent Woodford sold 6,474 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.98, for a total transaction of $724,958.52. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 62,995 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,054,180.10. This trade represents a 9.32% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at 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 Friday, October 16th, Brent Woodford sold 2,856 shares of Walt Disney stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.68, for a total transaction of $318,958.08.
• On Thursday, October 8th, Brent Woodford sold 3,618 shares of Walt Disney stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $381,011.58.
• 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 transaction of $387,596.34.
• On Friday, August 14th, Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of Walt Disney stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

DIS stock traded up $1.08 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $114.19. 11,431,517 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 10,002,924. The firm has a market capitalization of $197.17 billion, a PE ratio of 23.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $107.47 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $103.58. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $92.18 and a 52 week high of $117.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.71.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.39 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.61 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is reportedly considering thousands of job cuts, with some managers asked to identify up to 20% in annual savings. CEO Josh D’Amaro may reinvest some savings in content, parks and cruises, potentially improving efficiency while funding growth. Disney plans several thousand layoffs, asks some managers to cut costs by up to 20%
• Positive Sentiment: Disney and WWE expanded their partnership with a planned two-day event at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The collaboration could add promotional activity and visitor interest, though its financial impact is not yet clear. WWE and Disney expand partnership
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain optimistic about Disney’s earnings growth and longer-term prospects, but one report notes shares gained 9% over the past month while earnings forecasts changed little—suggesting valuation has risen without a comparable increase in estimates. Is Wall Street bullish or bearish on Walt Disney stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Thousands of layoffs across several divisions could disrupt operations or signal persistent pressure to control costs. Investors may look for details on the cuts, expected savings and reinvestment plans at the company’s upcoming earnings report. Disney’s cost-cutting push could put its stock rally to the test

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on DIS shares. Argus reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $134.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $125.00 to $132.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. UBS Group set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Finally, Guggenheim reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $120.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, September 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $128.16.

Institutional Trading of Walt Disney

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the second quarter valued at $1,386,720,000. Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth about $225,392,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its position in Walt Disney by 13.6% in the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 14,272,449 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $1,375,579,000 after buying an additional 1,703,264 shares during the last quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth about $130,042,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth about $105,483,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company's stock.

About Walt Disney

The Walt Disney Company NYSE: DIS is a global entertainment and media company that develops, produces and distributes branded content through film studios, television networks and streaming services. Its portfolio includes Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and other entertainment brands, with distribution through services such as Disney+ and Hulu.

Disney also operates ESPN and related sports media businesses, as well as theme parks, resorts, cruise lines and vacation experiences.

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