Rep. Mike Kelly Sells Shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)

Representative Mike Kelly (Republican-Pennsylvania) recently sold shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). In a filing disclosed on August 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Walt Disney stock on July 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “VICTORIA KELLY TRUST ICA” account.

Representative Mike Kelly also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) on 7/17/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 7/17/2026.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

DIS stock traded up $2.14 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $106.94. 8,172,086 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 11,679,922. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $92.18 and a 1-year high of $119.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $99.30 and its 200-day simple moving average is $101.65. The firm has a market cap of $184.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.05, a PEG ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.39.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a net margin of 8.70% and a return on equity of 9.90%. The business had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.61 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. On average, analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.9 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Josh D’Amaro said Disney has greater “clarity and stability” nearly six months into his tenure. He highlighted the company’s powerful combination of intellectual property, scale and engaged fans, while pointing to strong parks performance and streaming as the company’s digital centerpiece. Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro on parks, stock price, and streaming
• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s Experiences segment remains a key earnings driver. Recent results showed record revenue and operating-income growth from domestic parks and cruise lines, supported by attendance and higher per-guest spending, helping offset softer areas of the business. How Disney’s Experiences Surge and New APAC Streaming Chief At Walt Disney
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is presenting gaming as a potentially larger growth engine. Licensing partners generated an estimated $3.5 billion in annual consumer spending over the past four years, with spending exceeding $4 billion in the latest fiscal year. Disney Expands Gaming Business
• Positive Sentiment: Management is considering making Disney+ an all-in-one platform incorporating games, merchandise and other fan-engagement features. A successful “super app” could increase engagement, cross-selling and monetization. Josh D’Amaro’s vision for a Disney+ super app
• Neutral Sentiment: D’Amaro acknowledged that he and investors are unhappy with Disney’s stock performance, noting that shares are down more than 8% over the past year. His comments reinforce pressure on management to convert operational improvements into sustained shareholder returns. DIS CEO Josh D’Amaro on Disney stock price
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to question whether DIS is cheap enough after mixed quarterly results and a revenue miss. Although earnings exceeded estimates, investors remain focused on profitability, streaming execution and whether the current valuation adequately reflects the company’s risks. Why DIS Stock Still Isn’t Cheap

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on DIS shares. Argus reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $134.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Walt Disney from $125.00 to $132.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Barclays upped their target price on Walt Disney from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Truist Financial set a $115.00 target price on Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $128.61.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 110.4% in 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 in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Kelly

Mike Kelly (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Kelly (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Walt Disney Company 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.