The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Bought by Centaurus Financial Inc.

Centaurus Financial Inc. grew its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 38.1% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 41,462 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,447 shares during the quarter. Centaurus Financial Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $4,747,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the third quarter worth $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the third quarter worth $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% during the third 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. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of DIS opened at $100.38 on Wednesday. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $107.16 and its 200-day moving average is $110.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. The firm has a market capitalization of $177.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.42.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DIS has been the subject of several recent research reports. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price 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, Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.80.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney says its streaming business has passed breakeven and is now contributing operating income, and ESPN finalized a broad NFL partnership that reshapes distribution and revenue opportunity — evidence that the company’s restructuring and streaming turnaround are working. Disney’s Streaming Profit Turn and ESPN NFL Deal Reframe Investment Case
• Positive Sentiment: Dana Walden unveiled a consolidated Disney Entertainment leadership team that brings streaming, film, TV and games under coordinated oversight — a move investors may view as reducing fragmentation and improving creative/operational execution. Dana Walden Sets Leadership Team at Disney Entertainment
• Positive Sentiment: Disney highlighted advanced robotics/AI work with NVIDIA (the Olaf robot) — a PR/tech win that showcases IP monetization, park/experience differentiation and potential merchandising and experiential revenue. Tech partnerships strengthen Disney’s content-to-experience moat. Nvidia and Disney Bring ‘Olaf’ to Life at GTC 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership continuity at the top: Josh D’Amaro formally takes over as CEO — his parks/experiences background aligns with Disney’s heavy capex plan for parks and could reassure investors focused on cash generation. Josh D’Amaro Takes Over for Bob Iger as CEO
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts point out DIS trades at a historically low multiple — this could be an opportunity if fundamentals keep improving, but also a value‑trap if macro/creative risks persist. Investors are weighing valuation against execution risk. Disney Stock Trading at Historically Low Multiple
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary notes the CEO transition is a focal point for investors — leadership changes can create short‑term volatility but also opportunity if new strategy sticks. How to Play 3 Major CEO Transitions in Early 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of internal friction: a New York Post piece says longtime entertainment chief Alan Bergman is “miserable” reporting to Dana Walden — such high‑profile internal tension can spook investors worried about talent attrition and culture disruption. Top Disney exec ‘miserable’ over reporting to No. 2 Dana Walden
• Negative Sentiment: Analyses criticizing Iger’s second stint and highlighting past disappointment can weigh on sentiment as investors reassess management track record during transition. Disney’s Iger Is About to Step Down. How the Stock Can Rediscover Its Magic.
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/reputation noise: a former games executive filed suit alleging investigative reporting and other disputes — legal distractions can be a headwind if they escalate. Disney chief behind Star Wars games drops explosive suit

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.