The Walt Disney Company $DIS is Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd.’s 6th Largest Position

Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 7.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 318,935 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 23,388 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney accounts for approximately 2.5% of Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd.’s holdings, making the stock its 6th largest holding. Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $30,739,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC grew its holdings in Walt Disney by 110.4% during the 4th quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney Trading Down 1.3%

NYSE DIS opened at $96.39 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $167.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $123.40. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $100.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $103.34.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results 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. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS expects Disney to beat third-quarter earnings estimates, with revenue and operating income trends supported by stronger experiences and entertainment results, and says the company can likely keep its fiscal 2026 guidance. Disney Poised for Third-Quarter Earnings Beat on Experiences, Entertainment Strength, UBS Says
• Positive Sentiment: Another pre-earnings note highlighted improving earnings growth as first-half headwinds fade, with analysts looking for Disney’s parks business and streaming margins to remain key drivers. Disney streaming margins and parks business in focus ahead of earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS lowered its price target to $133 from $138 but kept a buy rating, suggesting the firm still sees meaningful upside even after trimming its valuation view. Walt Disney (DIS) PT Lowered to $133 at UBS
• Neutral Sentiment: Several other articles were more thematic or consumer-interest oriented, including Disney-themed merchandise, travel, and fan-content pieces, which are unlikely to move the stock on their own. Hallmark Unveils Disney World Christmas Collection Inspired by Upcoming Holiday Movie
• Negative Sentiment: Disney remains in a pre-earnings wait-and-see phase, with investors still focused on whether results will justify the recent pullback in the shares and offset lingering concerns around execution in media and content. What You Need To Know Ahead of Walt Disney’s Earnings Release

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have weighed in on DIS. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Barclays cut their price target on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Raymond James Financial lowered their price objective on Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Guggenheim lifted their price objective on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $129.00.

Walt Disney Company 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.