Walt Disney FY2026 EPS Forecast Reduced by Seaport Res Ptn

Key Points

• Seaport Res Ptn has reduced its FY2026 earnings per share estimate for Walt Disney to $6.36, down from a previous estimate of $6.48, while the current consensus estimate stands at $5.47 per share.
• Walt Disney reported $1.61 earnings per share in its last quarterly results, exceeding estimates, with revenues of $23.65 billion for the quarter.
• Institutional investors currently own 65.71% of Walt Disney shares, reflecting significant investment interest in the company despite recent adjustments in earnings forecasts.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Seaport Res Ptn lowered their FY2026 earnings estimates for shares of Walt Disney in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, October 1st. Seaport Res Ptn analyst D. Joyce now forecasts that the entertainment giant will post earnings per share of $6.36 for the year, down from their previous estimate of $6.48. The consensus estimate for Walt Disney's current full-year earnings is $5.47 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Walt Disney's Q4 2026 earnings at $1.21 EPS.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.45 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $23.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.69 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.22% and a return on equity of 9.67%. The business's revenue was up 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.39 earnings per share.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, August 11th. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $120.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 16th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Walt Disney from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Sunday, July 20th. Evercore ISI increased their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $134.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, August 4th. Finally, Guggenheim lifted their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $120.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, June 27th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $131.18.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE DIS opened at $112.14 on Friday. The business's 50 day moving average is $116.30 and its two-hundred day moving average is $109.86. Walt Disney has a 12-month low of $80.10 and a 12-month high of $124.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $201.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.58, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. 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 valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the first quarter valued at $26,000. Kessler Investment Group LLC boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 274.0% during the 1st quarter. Kessler Investment Group LLC now owns 273 shares of the entertainment giant's stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney Company Profile

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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