MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB trimmed its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 13.4% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 41,794 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 6,447 shares during the period. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $4,755,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter worth about $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc boosted its holdings in Walt Disney by 48.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Walt Disney Stock Performance
Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $99.36 on Friday. 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 company has a market cap of $176.02 billion, a PE ratio of 14.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a 50 day moving average of $106.26 and a 200-day moving average of $109.69. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts have recently commented on the stock. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $134.13.
Trending Headlines about Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Board elevates CEO Josh D’Amaro to the board and Disney’s executive committee — a governance vote of confidence that gives the CEO greater influence over strategy execution and reassures investors during the leadership transition. Disney Elevates CEO Josh D’Amaro to Board, Executive Committee
- Positive Sentiment: New CEO outlines a unified strategy to make Disney+ the company’s digital centerpiece, linking streaming with parks, games and films — strategic clarity that could improve monetization and cross-sell opportunities if execution follows. Disney Unveils Plan to Make Disney+ Its Digital Centerpiece
- Neutral Sentiment: Walt Disney Studios promotes Erin Barrier to SVP of Communications — an operational/PR hire that supports communications continuity during the transition but is unlikely to move the stock materially. Walt Disney Studios Promotes Erin Barrier to SVP of Communications
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney Cruise Line reveals a new Wish-class ship — positive for the parks/cruise segment branding and long-term capacity, but a low-impact near-term news item for equity performance. Disney Cruise Line Reveals Its Newest Ship—Here’s What To Know
- Negative Sentiment: Guggenheim cut its price target on DIS to $115 — a sign that some analysts are trimming expectations amid the leadership change and near-term execution uncertainty. Analyst downgrades can pressure sentiment and cap short-term upside. Guggenheim Lowers Walt Disney Price Target to $115.00
- Negative Sentiment: Disney agreed to a roughly $50M settlement in a livestream subscriber class action — an immediate cash cost and a reminder of regulatory/legal risks tied to subscription practices. Disney settles livestream subscriber class action for $50 million
- Negative Sentiment: Wall Street commentary is mixed-to-critical — some analysts are publicly urging bolder moves (e.g., exit linear TV, pursue transformative M&A) and warning that the stock remains sluggish, keeping investor scrutiny high. Tough Love For New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro As Wall Street Frets Over Sluggish Stock
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.
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