Ossiam Purchases 297,388 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Ossiam raised its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 674.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 341,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 297,388 shares during the quarter. Ossiam’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $39,098,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc boosted its holdings in Walt Disney by 48.5% during the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 95 shares during the period. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Walt Disney World set reopening dates for several refreshed attractions (including the revamped Buzz Lightyear ride and Big Thunder Mountain), which should help drive park traffic and F&B/merchandise spend as seasonal travel picks up. Walt Disney World announces reopening dates for Buzz Lightyear, Big Thunder Mountain
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is rolling out new family experiences and a “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” program with refreshed attractions and summer savings, plus the return of select free-dining promotions — initiatives that can stimulate bookings and incremental park revenue for the high season. Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences, Refreshed Attractions and Summer Savings for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER
• Positive Sentiment: Disney+ content additions: the children’s hit Bluey is getting a firm arrival date on Disney+, and a new Star Wars series (Maul: Shadow Lord) launches in April — fresh originals that help engagement and retention on the streaming platform. Disney World Announces Exactly When Bluey Will Finally Arrive
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership update: Disney named Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer (effective March 19), a senior internal hire under incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro that suggests management is stabilizing communications and strategy ahead of operational initiatives. Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Promotional/consumer coverage such as guides to park footwear and lifestyle pieces are driving consumer interest but have little direct financial impact; they do reflect ongoing consumer engagement with the parks. I Visit Disney World Every Month & These Are the Most Supportive Sneakers for Walking 10+ Miles at the Parks
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market takes: commentary noting Disney’s attractive valuation and strategic moves (e.g., NFL rights) highlight upside catalysts but caution about lingering execution risks; these views can influence investor sentiment without immediate revenue impact. Walt Disney Stock Looks Cheap. But Is It a Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Ad-revenue competition: a report highlights YouTube generating more ad revenue in 2025 than Disney and several legacy media companies, underlining margin pressure and the challenge of monetizing streaming at scale. YouTube Out Earns Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, and More Just From Ad Revenue in 2025

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have weighed in on DIS. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney Price Performance

DIS opened at $99.29 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $175.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.60, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42. 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 Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $80.10 and a 12-month high of $124.69. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $107.75 and its 200-day simple moving average is $110.39.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.40 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney 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.