The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab trimmed its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 2.1% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 310,180 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 6,511 shares during the quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $29,855,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% in the 4th quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the period. Sfam LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Trading Up 2.8%

DIS 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 debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The stock has a market capitalization of $181.67 billion, a PE ratio of 21.57, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.39. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $98.87 and its 200 day moving average price is $101.89.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.61 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently issued reports on the company. Truist Financial set a $115.00 price target on Walt Disney in a report on Monday. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Citigroup reduced their price target on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Raymond James Financial lowered their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $128.61.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

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.