The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-six analysts that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and nineteen have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $135.20.

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Raymond James Financial restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Citigroup reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $141.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Arete Research upgraded Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney creates a new enterprise marketing & brand organization and names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing & Brand Officer — the unit will report to CEO Bob Iger and is intended to align marketing across studios, Parks, and streaming services, which could boost cross-platform brand efficiency and ad/consumer targeting. The Walt Disney Company Establishes New Enterprise Marketing Organization; Names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is turning constructive — Phillip Securities upgraded DIS to a “moderate buy,” and broader analyst coverage/trending commentary highlights upside tied to Disney’s content, parks recovery and distribution strategy, supporting near-term demand for the stock. Zacks / Upgrade coverage reference
• Positive Sentiment: Broader discussion about ad innovation and AI-driven ad tools for Disney’s streaming platforms suggests potential for higher ad yields and improved monetization of viewership, a growth lever analysts cite for longer-term EBITDA/FCF upside. Disney Stock Up 4.4% in a Year: Will Ad Innovation Fuel Further Gains?
• Neutral Sentiment: Parks and attractions updates — milestones on refurbishments (Big Thunder Mountain), progress on new lands and events (MagiCup) indicate ongoing capital investment and demand for in-park experiences, supporting long-term recovery but with limited immediate earnings impact. Disney World Fan-Favorite Ride Closed for Months Just Hit a Major Milestone
• Neutral Sentiment: Editorial/operational items (e.g., reports Disney declined a Tomorrowland makeover proposal) are informational and unlikely to move fundamentals materially in the near term. Disney turned down Tomorrowland makeover proposed for Disneyland, report says
• Negative Sentiment: Weather-related park closures (a multi-day Disney World closure) represent a short-term hit to attendance and near-term Parks revenue, which can pressure quarterly results depending on timing and refund/credit impacts. Disney World Park Closes For Five Days Due to Weather Conditions

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in Walt Disney by 7.7% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,980,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904 shares in the last quarter. Gradient Investments LLC increased its stake in Walt Disney by 3.7% in the 2nd quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 5,725 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $710,000 after buying an additional 203 shares during the period. Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 20.4% in the 2nd quarter. Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,427 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $549,000 after buying an additional 750 shares in the last quarter. Balefire LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at $343,000. Finally, Post Resch Tallon Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at $216,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Stock Up 0.4%

DIS stock opened at $113.45 on Thursday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $109.93 and its two-hundred day moving average is $114.04. The company has a market capitalization of $202.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.44. Walt Disney has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 13.14% and a return on equity of 9.37%. The business had revenue of $22.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.78 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.14 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts forecast that Walt Disney will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be issued a $0.75 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.87%.

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.