Pitcairn Co. Sells 15,869 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Pitcairn Co. cut its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 33.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 31,046 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 15,869 shares during the period. Pitcairn Co.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $3,555,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of DIS. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 9.1% during the 3rd quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 224,226 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $25,674,000 after buying an additional 18,784 shares in the last quarter. Advisory Alpha LLC raised its stake in Walt Disney by 7.0% during the 3rd quarter. Advisory Alpha LLC now owns 8,309 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $932,000 after acquiring an additional 543 shares during the period. Geo Capital Gestora de Recursos Ltd lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 32.2% during the third quarter. Geo Capital Gestora de Recursos Ltd now owns 25,994 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,976,000 after purchasing an additional 6,331 shares in the last quarter. JT Stratford LLC lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 13.0% during the third quarter. JT Stratford LLC now owns 3,687 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $422,000 after purchasing an additional 423 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cambria Investment Management L.P. boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 17.7% in the third quarter. Cambria Investment Management L.P. now owns 3,271 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $375,000 after purchasing an additional 493 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney secured large new credit lines ($5.25B short-term and $4B long-term), strengthening near-term liquidity and reducing refinancing risk. This supports operational flexibility and park/cruise investments. Disney Secures New $5.25 Billion Short-Term, $4 Billion Long-Term Credit Lines
• Positive Sentiment: Disney Cruise Line christened its largest ship, the Disney Adventure, in Singapore — a strategic push into Southeast Asia that could expand international revenue and diversify cruise demand. Disney Cruise Line Christens Newest Ship in Singapore
• Positive Sentiment: Promotional moves aimed at driving park demand this summer — e.g., free dining plans for Disney Visa cardmembers — could boost occupancy and F&B spending if broadly adopted. Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Get a Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World This Summer
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational and attraction updates (Frozen Ever After animatronic refresh, Avengers Campus expansion, ride replacements) improve guest experience but are incremental to near-term earnings. How Disney Updated the Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst discourse is split: some research argues Disney’s IP and fair value justify a higher target (~$130), while others flag execution risk — keeping valuations in a tight but contested range. Why The Narrative Around Walt Disney (DIS) Is Shifting
• Negative Sentiment: Investor uncertainty about management transition (Bob Iger stepping aside, Josh D’Amaro set to lead) plus lingering questions after the earnings cadence are weighing on sentiment; some coverage frames Disney at an “inflection point.” Disney Bull vs Bear: What Big Changes at the Entertainment Giant Really Mean for Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have also dipped since the last earnings report as investors parse guidance, margin outlook and whether recent promotions dilute near-term profitability. Why Is Disney (DIS) Down 0.9% Since Last Earnings Report?

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $102.29 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $181.21 billion, a PE ratio of 15.04, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.42. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $109.31 and a 200 day moving average of $111.08. 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 Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $80.10 and a 12 month high of $124.69.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Evercore increased their price target on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $140.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Seventeen investment 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 MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus 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.