The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Purchased by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ boosted its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 43.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 565,370 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 171,086 shares during the period. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $64,741,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Navigoe LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 89.2% in the 3rd quarter. Navigoe LLC now owns 403 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of DIS opened at $105.46 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The firm has a market cap of $186.82 billion, a PE ratio of 15.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.43. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $80.10 and a 12-month high of $124.69. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $111.01 and its 200-day simple moving average is $111.98.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. The business 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 business’s revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.40 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0, which lowers the near-term risk of continued unlicensed use of studio content and reduces exposure for Disney while its legal claims proceed. ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0
• Positive Sentiment: ByteDance has moved to limit features of its Seedance AI video tool after Disney’s legal threat — a development that can be read as a de‑escalation reducing immediate IP infringement risk. ByteDance moves to limit AI video tool following Disney legal threat
• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s studio business continues to drive revenue — the company was the first studio to pass $1B global YTD at the box office, which supports content-monetization and licensing outlooks. Disney First Studio To Pass $1B WW YTD
• Positive Sentiment: Strong theme-park demand and premium add-ons (e.g., sold‑out skip-the-line options) point to pricing power and ancillary revenue growth for Parks & Experiences. Disney’s Most Expensive Skip-the-line Option Sells Out
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentators (including Jim Cramer) are talking up Disney’s core strengths, which may influence sentiment but don’t change fundamentals immediately. Jim Cramer on Disney
• Neutral Sentiment: Lifestyle and travel pieces highlighting resort demand and dining experiences underscore brand strength but are incremental to near-term earnings. Why the Swan Reserve Is the Smartest Stay
• Negative Sentiment: Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter accusing ByteDance of using Disney characters to train Seedance 2.0 without permission — this escalates legal risk and could lead to litigation costs or prolonged disputes. Disney sends cease-and-desist to ByteDance
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights the high stakes (large content value at risk) in the dispute with ByteDance; protracted battles or imperfect remedies could pressure margins or require new licensing strategies. Disney Fights Against TikTok Parent’s AI Video Model
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets report Disney’s legal warning to ByteDance, keeping the dispute in headlines — near-term volatility in the stock could persist while outcomes remain uncertain. Disney sends legal warning to ByteDance

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently issued reports on DIS. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Evercore raised their target price on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Citigroup decreased their target price on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney 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.