Cumberland Partners Ltd Increases Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Cumberland Partners Ltd raised its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 189.0% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 65,088 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,570 shares during the period. Cumberland Partners Ltd’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $7,453,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in DIS. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at $2,618,295,000. Viking Global Investors LP purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at about $725,219,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its position in Walt Disney by 231.4% in the 3rd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 4,711,353 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $539,450,000 after acquiring an additional 3,289,707 shares in the last quarter. Boston Partners increased its stake in Walt Disney by 84.2% during the second quarter. Boston Partners now owns 6,921,229 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $856,582,000 after purchasing an additional 3,162,938 shares during the period. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 11,943.6% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,827,112 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $350,590,000 after purchasing an additional 2,803,638 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of DIS opened at $107.21 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $189.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.77, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.43. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $110.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $111.87. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $80.10 and a twelve month high of $124.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.Walt Disney’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.40 earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: ByteDance will scale back an AI video tool after Disney raised copyright concerns — this reduces the risk of unauthorized AI use of Disney’s IP and reinforces Disney’s willingness to enforce rights, which investors view as a defensive win for content value. ByteDance to scale back AI video tool following Disney’s legal threat over copyright concerns
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that CEO Josh D’Amaro wants a bigger, bolder Villains Land at Magic Kingdom signal continued capital investment in parks and experiences — a higher-margin, proven revenue driver that supports long-term growth. Reports: Disney CEO wants Villains Land at Magic Kingdom to be bigger, bolder
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple items on new massive rides and park expansions reaffirm Disney’s pipeline of experiences that can drive attendance and pricing power over coming years. Park capex and sequel attractions remain a core source of upside. Disney World is Planning Massive New Rides & Expansions. When Will They Open?
• Positive Sentiment: Investment commentary and stock-pitch coverage (e.g., Seeking Alpha) list Disney as a buy based on broad revenue growth, attractive multiples, and management’s guidance for strong FY2026 operating cash flow supporting buybacks/dividends — these narratives help lift investor sentiment. 3 Reasons To Buy Disney In 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces positioning Disney among long-term entertainment picks and roundups of upcoming movie release dates reinforce the company’s diversified media + parks story but don’t immediately change fundamentals. Entertainment Stocks – Best Movie Stocks to Buy (DIS)
• Neutral Sentiment: Director Steven Soderbergh’s comments about unmade Star Wars work highlight creative and development frictions in big franchise management — noteworthy for content strategy but unlikely to materially shift near-term financials. Steven Soderbergh On Giving Disney Nearly Three Years Of “Free Work” For Unmade ‘Star Wars’ Sequel
• Negative Sentiment: Local reports of black mold infestations and other facility complaints at Disney World create reputational and operational risk for parks — could pressure attendance or force remedial capex in specific locations. Disney World faces claims of dangerous black mold infestations: ‘The magic is lost’
• Negative Sentiment: Disney agreed to a $2.75M CCPA settlement with the California AG — a modest financial hit but a reminder of regulatory/privacy compliance costs that could add up. California Attorney General Announces $2.75M CCPA Settlement With The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
• Negative Sentiment: Planned closure of a discount merchandise store and isolated guest-injury/legal reports are small operational negatives that may weigh on local retail revenue or raise short-term legal/PR noise. Disney set to close discount store in Florida that was popular spot for cheaper merchandise, insiders claim

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. UBS Group restated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target for the company. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Evercore boosted their target price on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Seventeen 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

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.