Entropy Technologies LP Boosts Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Entropy Technologies LP raised its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 324.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 182,496 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 139,545 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney accounts for about 0.8% of Entropy Technologies LP’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding. Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $17,589,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% in the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 117 shares during the period. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney Trading Up 2.1%

NYSE:DIS opened at $94.78 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $164.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $92.18 and a one year high of $122.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $99.71 and its 200 day simple moving average is $102.90.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney shares are rising on expectations that another round of layoffs could support margins by lowering expenses across Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic, reinforcing management’s cost-cutting narrative ahead of earnings. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment is also being supported by confidence in Disney’s streaming turnaround, strong parks and experiences performance, and optimism around the long-term ESPN direct-to-consumer opportunity. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call-option buying suggests traders are positioning for additional upside, with bullish flow potentially reflecting expectations for a favorable earnings update on August 5. Disney Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Fresh Cost Cuts and Upcoming Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains generally constructive, with recent analyst commentary and price targets implying the stock could have room to recover if execution improves. Is Disney (DIS) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent layoffs at Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic also highlight ongoing restructuring pressure and underscore that Disney is still working through a broader efficiency reset. Pixar and National Geographic hit in latest round of Disney layoffs
• Negative Sentiment: The stock has also faced recent weakness after a sharp selloff, leaving DIS close to its 52-week low and reminding investors that sentiment can remain fragile despite the positive catalyst. Walt Disney (DIS) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently commented on DIS. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Walt Disney from $146.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $129.00.

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.