Rockland Trust Co. Has $1.86 Million Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Rockland Trust Co. lifted its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 104.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 16,215 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,300 shares during the period. Rockland Trust Co.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $1,857,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. First National Trust Co boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 2.4% during the 3rd quarter. First National Trust Co now owns 17,415 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,994,000 after purchasing an additional 412 shares during the period. Centerpoint Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 6.6% during the third quarter. Centerpoint Advisors LLC now owns 2,569 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $294,000 after buying an additional 158 shares during the last quarter. AlTi Global Inc. boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 0.3% in the third quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 191,713 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $21,951,000 after acquiring an additional 482 shares during the period. Profund Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 21.9% in the third quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 27,838 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $3,187,000 after acquiring an additional 5,005 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 4.4% in the third quarter. Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 16,306 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,867,000 after acquiring an additional 693 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $110.07 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $194.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.43. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $111.07 and its 200-day simple moving average is $112.38. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $80.10 and a twelve month high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.40 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a dividend of $0.75 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.06%.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Josh D’Amaro officially named CEO; market commentary frames this as the start of a new operational phase with expectations he’ll drive returns and simplify execution. Josh D’Amaro was named Disney’s CEO. Now the real work begins
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is supportive: a recent Seeking Alpha “Strong Buy” piece and an aggregated “Moderate Buy” analyst consensus add conviction to the rally. Disney: A New Era Begins – Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Parks & bookings tailwinds — targeted offers (summer room discounts) and new low down‑payment deals for Florida residents should help drive occupancy and F&B/merch revenue. Disney World Summer 2026 Room Discount Florida residents can now get into Disney World with just $99 down
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing park investments and operations updates (EPCOT ride tech upgrades; permit filings to ease transport) support long‑term attendance/revenue trends. Disney World upgrades EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Disney World Files Permit That Could Help Ease Transportation Congestion
• Neutral Sentiment: Content and programming updates (new season launches, franchise developments) maintain brand engagement but have mixed immediate financial impact. Disney Jr.’s ‘RoboGobo’ kicks off Season 2 Succession Sequel for Disney
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational changes (hotel perks shifting) and legacy/brand stories are notable for guest experience but are not likely to move near‑term earnings materially. Disney hotel perks are shifting in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Major film loss: Disney disclosed a ~$170M loss on the live‑action Snow White, signaling studio cost overruns and pressure on studio margins. This is a near‑term earnings/headline negative. Disney Loses $170 Million On ‘Snow White’
• Negative Sentiment: Executive compensation scrutiny: reports that a top exec’s pay package includes a base salary higher than the CEO may raise governance concerns among some investors. Disney’s No. 2 exec to earn higher base pay than CEO

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DIS has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Arete Research upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. UBS Group reissued a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney Company Profile

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.