Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target Cut to $148.00 by Analysts at Wells Fargo & Company

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) had its price objective decreased by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $150.00 to $148.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the entertainment giant’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 56.20% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. UBS Group reissued a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 target price for the company. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Guggenheim lowered their price objective on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $134.00.

Walt Disney Trading Down 1.2%

DIS stock opened at $94.75 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $167.86 billion, a PE ratio of 13.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. Walt Disney has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $104.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $109.14.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 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 quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.40 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Walt Disney will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its position in Walt Disney by 110.4% during the 4th quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Sfam LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong park demand and upcoming attraction investment — Lightning Lane sell-outs through Easter and a new Encanto attraction permit at Animal Kingdom point to healthy attendance and continued capital spending that support Parks & Experiences revenue. Lightning Lane Sell Outs Continue Through Easter Encanto Attraction Permit Filed
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic focus on streaming expansion into games and experiences could improve monetization and long-term subscriber value if executed well — investors view this as a constructive pivot for content platforms. Disney Plans to Expand Streaming Platforms
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Needham reiterated a Buy rating, arguing exiting the OpenAI tie-up protects IP and capital flexibility — a view that helps limit downside and attracts value investors. Needham Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand and PR events (Disney Legends honorees including Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway; Gracie Awards wins) are goodwill items that support long-term brand value but have limited near-term revenue impact. Disney Legends 2026 Gracie Awards
• Neutral Sentiment: Merchandise and park promotions (new plush, tote bags, discounted After Hours tickets) indicate ongoing retail and ancillary demand but are small drivers of stock moves on their own. Graduation Mickey Plush New Tote Bags
• Negative Sentiment: Major tech partnership collapse — OpenAI’s shutdown of Sora and the subsequent winding down of the Sora deal forced Disney to exit a high‑profile AI initiative, raising questions about the company’s AI/technology strategy and near-term content-production plans. This is a primary driver of the stock’s weakness. Barron’s: Disney Deal With OpenAI Collapses
• Negative Sentiment: Exposure to gaming/partner risk — Disney’s tie-up with Epic Games and its shared digital-universe ambitions face headwinds after Epic’s layoffs, prompting reviews of related investments (reported as $1.5B exposure), which increases execution risk and pressurizes sentiment. Yahoo Finance: AI and Gaming Setbacks
• Negative Sentiment: Leadership scrutiny — new CEO Josh D’Amaro’s first week has been framed as rocky in coverage, amplifying investor anxiety about strategic continuity and execution while management reassesses big tech bets. Yahoo Finance: CEO’s First Week Marred

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.