Representative August Pfluger (R-Texas) recently sold shares of The Walt Disney Company NYSE: DIS. In a filing disclosed on July 23rd, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Walt Disney stock on July 1st. The trade occurred in the Representative's "ROTH IRA" account.
Representative August Pfluger also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sirius XM NASDAQ: SIRI on 7/1/2025.
- Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C NASDAQ: LLYVK on 7/1/2025.
Walt Disney Price Performance
NYSE:DIS traded down $0.84 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $120.63. 2,789,843 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,797,437. The firm's 50-day moving average is $117.97 and its 200-day moving average is $107.34. The stock has a market cap of $216.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.67, a P/E/G ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 7th. The entertainment giant reported $1.45 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.24. Walt Disney had a net margin of 9.47% and a return on equity of 9.99%. The company had revenue of $23.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.15 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.21 EPS. The company's quarterly revenue was up 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at Walt Disney
In related news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.84, for a total value of $110,840.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 46,831 shares of the company's stock, valued at $5,190,748.04. This represents a 2.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.16% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
DIS has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price target on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Walt Disney from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and increased their target price for the company from $100.00 to $144.00 in a research note on Monday, June 30th. Citigroup upped their price target on Walt Disney from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 9th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, May 8th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on Walt Disney from $120.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 9th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nineteen have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $128.13.
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Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. boosted its holdings in Walt Disney by 82.5% in the second quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 208 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the first quarter valued at about $26,000. Kessler Investment Group LLC raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 274.0% during the first quarter. Kessler Investment Group LLC now owns 273 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Representative Pfluger
August Pfluger (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 11th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Pfluger (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 11th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
August Pfluger lives in San Angelo, Texas. Pfluger graduated from San Angelo High School. He serves in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and has reached the rank of colonel.
Pfluger earned a degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy. His career experience includes working as a National Security Council advisor with the Trump administration.
About Walt Disney
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The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television video streaming content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.
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