Great Lakes Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 82,112 The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Great Lakes Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 82,112 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $7,904,000.

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

Insider Transactions at Walt Disney

In other Walt Disney news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 62,323 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,563,235.13. This trade represents a 10.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney disclosed a major slate of Walt Disney World projects, including Villains Land, a Monsters, Inc. area, new attractions at Animal Kingdom and EPCOT, and additional updates across the resort. The investments could increase attendance, guest spending and long-term growth in the Experiences segment, although they will require substantial capital. Disney theme park additions
• Positive Sentiment: Disney executives, including CEO Josh D’Amaro, emphasized continued growth through its parks, streaming services, content franchises and consumer-products businesses. The strategy reinforces the company’s effort to monetize intellectual property across multiple platforms. Josh D’Amaro discusses Disney growth
• Positive Sentiment: Disney announced future movies and series spanning animation, major franchises and Disney+ programming. A successful content cycle could support box-office revenue, streaming engagement, licensing and merchandise sales. Disney future movies and series
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee said “nothing is impossible” when asked about a potential Kingdom Hearts movie. The comment keeps open a potentially valuable crossover opportunity, but it is not a confirmed project or near-term financial catalyst. Kingdom Hearts movie comments
• Negative Sentiment: Disney and ABC sued the FCC, alleging that early reviews of eight broadcast-station licenses and related probes constitute retaliation and violate First Amendment protections. The lawsuit seeks to halt the reviews, but the dispute adds regulatory, litigation and political risk to ABC’s operations. ABC and Disney sue the FCC

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DIS has been the subject of several recent research reports. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Argus restated a “buy” rating and issued a $134.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $128.61.

Walt Disney Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of DIS stock opened at $106.90 on Thursday. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $92.18 and a 1-year high of $119.78. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The stock has a market cap of $184.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.04, a PEG ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.39. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $99.65 and a 200-day moving average of $101.46.

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