Czech National Bank Purchases 11,812 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Czech National Bank grew its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 2.4% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 494,278 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,812 shares during the quarter. Czech National Bank’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $47,574,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% in the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Sfam LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $104.62 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $92.18 and a 12-month high of $119.78. The company has a market cap of $181.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.57, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $98.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $101.89.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.39 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 8.70% and a return on equity of 9.90%. Walt Disney’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.61 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DIS has been the subject of several analyst reports. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased 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. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Walt Disney from $125.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $128.61.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Profit beat and operating-income growth: Disney reported adjusted EPS of $2.06, ahead of the $1.86 consensus, while revenue rose 6.8% year over year to $25.25 billion. Segment operating income increased 21%, helped by stronger Experiences and Entertainment results. Disney quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Parks and content drove momentum: U.S. theme parks posted record quarterly revenue, with attendance and guest spending improving. The more than $1 billion box-office performance of Toy Story 5 also boosted theaters, Disney+, merchandise, parks and cruises, demonstrating Disney’s ability to monetize franchises across multiple businesses. Disney parks revenue article
• Positive Sentiment: Streaming profitability improved: Streaming operating income reportedly more than doubled to $712 million. CEO Josh D’Amaro said Disney+ may evolve into a broader fan ecosystem incorporating games, merchandise, interactive features and creator content, potentially increasing engagement and monetization. Disney+ strategy article
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns and analyst support: Disney raised its planned share repurchases to at least $9 billion. Wells Fargo, Argus, Barclays, Benchmark, Guggenheim, Rosenblatt and Needham all maintained positive ratings or raised price targets, reinforcing the view that the turnaround is gaining credibility. Disney outlook and buyback article
• Positive Sentiment: Digital and portfolio repositioning: Disney’s partnership with TikTok will bring fan-created short-form content to Disney+, while the company agreed to sell its A+E stake to Hearst for approximately $1.2 billion, supporting a greater focus on streaming, ESPN and core intellectual property. Disney TikTok deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Potential free streaming tier: Disney is exploring a free, ad-supported product and said Super Bowl advertising inventory is already sold out. The strategy could expand reach and advertising revenue, but may pressure paid Disney+ conversion and average revenue per user. Disney free streaming article
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and guidance fell short: Quarterly revenue slightly missed expectations, and reported fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of 6.642 was below the approximately 6.83 analyst consensus. Investors may also question whether the quarter’s performance was overly dependent on temporary Toy Story 5 strength. Disney earnings review

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.