Cullen Capital Management LLC Buys Shares of 42,518 The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Cullen Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 42,518 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $4,092,000.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in Walt Disney by 29.2% in the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 8,522,860 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $969,646,000 after acquiring an additional 1,924,200 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 5.5% in the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 1,516,177 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $172,495,000 after acquiring an additional 78,914 shares during the period. Windsor Advisory Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 297.9% during the 1st quarter. Windsor Advisory Group LLC now owns 10,082 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $972,000 after purchasing an additional 7,548 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 18.8% during the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 96,476 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $10,976,000 after purchasing an additional 15,243 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Xponance LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 7.5% during the 4th quarter. Xponance LLC now owns 291,158 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,125,000 after purchasing an additional 20,266 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Walt Disney stock opened at $110.60 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $190.97 billion, a PE ratio of 22.80, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $92.18 and a 52 week high of $119.78. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $100.12 and its 200 day simple moving average is $101.49. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

DIS has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $125.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $127.61.

Insider Activity at Walt Disney

In other news, EVP Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total value of $382,326.72. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 62,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,563,235.13. This trade represents a 10.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.17% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Investors purchased 47,181 Disney call options on Monday, 21% above the average volume. The activity suggests increased short-term bullish positioning, although options flow does not necessarily indicate a fundamental change in the company’s outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: Disney+ secured a multiyear agreement to stream Formula E races, qualifying, practice sessions and related programming across 144 territories beginning with the 2026–27 season. The deal strengthens Disney’s live-sports offering and could support subscriber retention and streaming engagement. Disney Adds Formula E to Disney+
• Positive Sentiment: Gary Sinise’s annual Disney World visits for families of fallen service members highlight the company’s community and brand-marketing goodwill, though the direct financial effect is likely limited. Gary Sinise Disney World visits
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney theme-park collectibles reportedly sold for more than $100,000 at auction, signaling strong enthusiasm for Disney memorabilia but offering little near-term impact on earnings. Disney Auction Sends Theme Park Collectibles Soaring
• Neutral Sentiment: Torrential rain affected Walt Disney World visitors, while new merchandise and a planned reimagining of Carousel of Progress generated theme-park coverage. These developments are unlikely to materially change Disney’s near-term financial outlook. Torrential rainfall at Walt Disney World
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Disney plans to reduce employee benefits because of rising U.S. healthcare costs, following job cuts, raise concerns about cost pressures and employee morale. Disney employee benefit cuts
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage of alleged misconduct connected to the 2001 film The Poof Point presents a potential reputational and legal risk, although the claims’ financial implications remain unclear. Allegations involving The Poof Point
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis of the financial losses from Snow White reinforces concerns about studio execution and the volatility of Disney’s film business. Disney’s Snow White losses

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.