Canal Insurance CO Buys New Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Canal Insurance CO bought a new position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 20,000 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,928,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 29.2% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 8,522,860 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $969,646,000 after purchasing an additional 1,924,200 shares during the period. Aviva PLC boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 5.5% during the 4th quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 1,516,177 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $172,495,000 after purchasing an additional 78,914 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 18.8% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 96,476 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $10,976,000 after buying an additional 15,243 shares during the period. Xponance LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 7.5% in the 4th quarter. Xponance LLC now owns 291,158 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,125,000 after buying an additional 20,266 shares during the period. Finally, Park Avenue Securities LLC increased its position in Walt Disney by 23.1% in the 4th quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC now owns 61,677 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $7,016,000 after buying an additional 11,570 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Benchmark initiated coverage of Disney with a Buy rating and a $115 price target, pointing to parks, streaming, and sports as key growth drivers. Disney initiated at Buy as analyst sees parks, streaming fueling next growth phase
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo reportedly said Disney could unlock significant value if it exits the streaming wars and focuses more on content creation, which fueled optimism around a potential strategic shift. DIS Stock Gains Nearly 2% — Why Wells Fargo Says Disney Could Jump 40% If It Exits Streaming
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney released the programming lineup for D23 and announced more details around its Experiences showcase, which is generating fan interest but appears to be more of a branding/event update than a direct earnings catalyst. Disney releases programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney-related lifestyle and promotional stories, including pet care and park events, are mostly noise for investors and unlikely to materially move the stock. The AVMA and Walt Disney World’s Top Veterinarian Share Secrets to Better Pet Care
• Negative Sentiment: Disney’s live-action “Moana” underperformed at the box office, deepening concern that the company’s remake strategy may not be resonating as strongly with audiences as hoped. Disney’s ‘Moana’ Remake Crashes at Box Office

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of DIS opened at $95.91 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $101.35 and a 200 day moving average of $103.94. The company has a market capitalization of $166.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.32, a PEG ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $123.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The business’s revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have issued reports on DIS shares. Barclays increased their price target on Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Walt Disney from $146.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $130.88.

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.