Rosenblatt Securities Reiterates Buy Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)

Key Points

• Rosenblatt Securities reiterated its Buy rating on Walt Disney and maintained a $126 price target, implying about 29% upside from the current share price.
• Other analysts remain mixed but generally constructive: Disney’s consensus rating is still Moderate Buy with an average target price of $133.33, even as some firms trimmed targets recently.
• Disney’s latest quarterly results topped expectations, with EPS of $1.57 and revenue of $25.17 billion, while the stock was trading down around 2.1% and near the lower end of its 52-week range.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating restated by stock analysts at Rosenblatt Securities in a report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $126.00 price target on the entertainment giant's stock. Rosenblatt Securities' target price suggests a potential upside of 29.36% from the company's current price.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. Raymond James Financial dropped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a "moderate buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $133.33.

Walt Disney Stock Down 2.1%

Walt Disney stock opened at $97.40 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $169.14 billion, a PE ratio of 15.56, a P/E/G ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.39. 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 stock's fifty day moving average is $102.07 and its two-hundred day moving average is $104.58. Walt Disney has a 1-year low of $92.18 and a 1-year high of $124.61.

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 (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The business had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.45 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Walt Disney will post 6.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Walt Disney

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Negative Sentiment: Walt Disney shares have been cited as falling alongside broader market moves, with coverage highlighting the stock’s recent weakness and investor focus on why DIS has lagged despite market gains. Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
• Negative Sentiment: Raymond James cut its price target on Disney to $111 from $119, signaling a more cautious near-term view even while keeping an Outperform rating. That kind of target reduction can weigh on investor sentiment. Disney Stock Gets Fresh Price Target Cut From Wall Street — So Why Is Retail Still Strongly Bullish?
• Negative Sentiment: Disney is facing more headlines around the guest experience at its parks, including the closing of an iconic Epcot restaurant and changes to character dining at Crystal Palace. While not financially material on their own, these stories can add to concerns about park offerings and customer sentiment. Disney World closing one of Epcot's most iconic restaurants
• Neutral Sentiment: A $50 million Disney streaming settlement remains in the news, with coverage explaining how consumers can claim their share. The story is more of a legal/administrative reminder than a fresh business catalyst, but it keeps litigation risk in view. 50M Disney settlement: What to know to claim your share
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on Disney’s movies, creative legacy, cruise line entertainment, and park nostalgia. These reinforce the strength of the Disney brand, but they are not immediate stock-moving catalysts. How Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Has Evolved And Continues To Push Boundaries
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Disney as a long-term stock pick, and other commentary pointed to Disney’s strong franchise value in films, parks, and streaming. This helps support the bull case even if it does not drive immediate trading. Why Walt Disney (DIS) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term

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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