Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Walt Disney has been rated by research analysts at Argus , Barclays , Benchmark , Citigroup , Guggenheim , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Raymond James Financial , Rosenblatt Securities , Truist Financial , UBS Group , Weiss Ratings , Wells Fargo & Company , and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

$102.61 -2.74 (-2.60%)

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Walt Disney - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
17

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Walt Disney in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DIS.

Consensus Price Target

$127.61
24.36% Upside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walt Disney, the average price target is $127.61. The highest price target for DIS is $151.00, while the lowest price target for DIS is $111.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.36% from the current price of $102.61.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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DIS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/19/25 to 9/19/26	1 Month Ago 8/20/25 to 8/20/26	3 Months Ago 6/21/25 to 6/21/26	1 Year Ago 9/19/24 to 9/19/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	16 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$127.61	$128.61	$133.71	$131.18
Forecasted Upside	24.36% Upside	19.92% Upside	28.57% Upside	15.37% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

DIS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DIS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Walt Disney Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Walt Disney	Communication Services Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.81	2.05	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.36% Upside	146.73% Upside	18.42% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent DIS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/8/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
8/31/2026	Benchmark 4 of 5 stars	Mike Hickey 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/24/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	John Hodulik 2 of 5 stars	Set Target		$115.00	+4.74%
8/6/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Cahall Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$125.00 ➝ $132.00	+27.79%
8/6/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Bonner Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$134.00	+29.70%
8/6/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kannan Venkateshwar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$110.00 ➝ $115.00	+11.16%
8/6/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Morris Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$120.00	+16.81%
8/6/2026	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Barton Crockett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$126.00	+23.60%
8/3/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$115.00	+18.05%
7/29/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Bazinet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$145.00 ➝ $135.00	+36.43%
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7/2/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ric Prentiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$119.00 ➝ $111.00	+15.29%
6/30/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$131.00	+32.80%
6/30/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Karnovsky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$139.00 ➝ $140.00	+44.72%
6/12/2026	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Laura Martin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$125.00	+24.53%
5/11/2026	Phillip Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
2/3/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Doug Creutz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$123.00	+19.30%
2/3/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	James Heaney Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$136.00 ➝ $132.00	+26.10%
2/3/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Swinburne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$135.00	+28.97%
2/2/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$151.00	+40.56%
11/14/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Weight
11/14/2025	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vijay Jayant Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $142.00	+31.04%
11/12/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
10/28/2025	Arete Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell
8/11/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
8/11/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
8/11/2025	Chardan Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/11/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
6/10/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alan Gould Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$125.00 ➝ $130.00	+12.34%
2/4/2025	Prescient Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	$130.00 ➝ $115.00	+1.80%
1/7/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Hamilton Faber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $147.00	+32.55%
1/6/2025	Macquarie Infrastructure Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$110.00 ➝ $110.00	-0.81%
11/15/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$120.00 ➝ $140.00	+28.29%
11/15/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$115.00 ➝ $131.00	+20.04%
10/16/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matt Farrell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$95.00	+0.77%

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Should I Buy Walt Disney Stock? DIS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, September 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Walt Disney pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walt Disney
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Walt Disney Company:

The company is aggressively modernizing its technology infrastructure by appointing Karandeep Anand, the former CEO of Character.AI, as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer, a move that signals a deep commitment to integrating artificial intelligence and consumer technology into its core business operations.
Recent financial results demonstrate strong operational momentum, with the company reporting an actual EPS of $2.06 in the most recent quarter, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $1.86, while also achieving 6.8% year-over-year revenue growth.
Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus rating with a price target of $127.61, which suggests substantial upside potential relative to the current stock price of $102.61, indicating that the market may be undervaluing the company's recent performance and strategic shifts.
The company is undergoing a significant leadership shake-up in its streaming division, promoting Adam Smith to head of the streaming business, which aims to streamline operations and improve subscriber growth and advertising results as highlighted by recent analyst commentary.
Short interest in the stock has decreased to 20.6 million shares, representing a lower short percentage of float compared to previous months, which can reduce selling pressure and support price stability as institutional investors continue to hold or increase positions.

Walt Disney
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Walt Disney Company for these reasons:

The stock has experienced recent volatility, including a gap down of 8.79% in early February 2026, and is currently trading at $102.61, which is below its 52-week high of $117.09, suggesting that the stock has not fully recovered from recent market pressures.
There is a notable irony and potential reputational risk in hiring the former CEO of Character.AI, a company that The Walt Disney Company previously accused of infringing on its intellectual property, which could complicate the company's stance on IP protection and AI ethics.
Insider selling activity has been observed recently, with executives such as Brent Woodford and Paul M Roeder selling thousands of shares in August and September 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the short-term stock price or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
The company's beta of 1.41 indicates that its stock is more volatile than the overall market, meaning investors may experience larger price swings in both directions, which can be challenging for risk-averse portfolios.
While revenue growth is positive, the company's revenue of $25.248 billion in the most recent quarter slightly missed the consensus estimate of $25.391 billion, suggesting that top-line growth may be facing headwinds despite strong earnings performance.

DIS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walt Disney is $127.61, with a high forecast of $151.00 and a low forecast of $111.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walt Disney in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DIS shares.

According to analysts, Walt Disney's stock has a predicted upside of 24.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Walt Disney has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Benchmark, Citigroup, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James Financial, Rosenblatt Securities, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Walt Disney more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Walt Disney is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DIS compares to other companies.

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Walt Disney (DIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target