Fayez Sarofim & Co Sells 10,776 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Fayez Sarofim & Co cut its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 433,609 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 10,776 shares during the period. Fayez Sarofim & Co’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $49,648,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of DIS. First Commonwealth Financial Corp PA increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 89.0% in the third quarter. First Commonwealth Financial Corp PA now owns 4,020 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $460,000 after purchasing an additional 1,893 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth lifted its position in Walt Disney by 9.9% during the third quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 712,164 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $81,528,000 after purchasing an additional 64,313 shares during the period. Cannell & Spears LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 1.0% during the third quarter. Cannell & Spears LLC now owns 370,708 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $42,446,000 after purchasing an additional 3,749 shares during the period. Chescapmanager LLC grew its stake in Walt Disney by 13.8% during the third quarter. Chescapmanager LLC now owns 247,500 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $28,339,000 after buying an additional 30,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Circle Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Walt Disney by 8.5% during the third quarter. Circle Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,502 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $630,000 after buying an additional 430 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently commented on DIS shares. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target on the stock. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Citigroup reduced their target price on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.80.

Walt Disney Stock Down 0.1%

DIS stock opened at $99.29 on Monday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $107.75 and a 200-day moving average price of $110.29. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $80.10 and a 12 month high of $124.69. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $175.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42.

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

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.