Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Upgraded at Phillip Securities

Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) to a moderate buy rating in a report published on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on DIS. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $159.00 to $152.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, November 14th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $144.00 to $136.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Walt Disney from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.20.

Walt Disney Trading Up 0.4%

Walt Disney stock opened at $113.45 on Monday. Walt Disney has a 12-month low of $80.10 and a 12-month high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $202.54 billion, a PE ratio of 16.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.44. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $109.93 and a 200-day simple moving average of $114.04.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $22.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.78 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.37% and a net margin of 13.14%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.14 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Walt Disney will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Trading of Walt Disney

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Centurion Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Walt Disney by 2.3% in the fourth quarter. Centurion Wealth Management LLC now owns 7,286 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $829,000 after purchasing an additional 162 shares in the last quarter. ORG Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 4.5% during the 4th quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 3,386 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $385,000 after buying an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. Neumann Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 25.2% in the 4th quarter. Neumann Capital Management LLC now owns 6,964 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $792,000 after buying an additional 1,400 shares in the last quarter. Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 0.9% in the fourth quarter. Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth LLC now owns 23,221 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,642,000 after buying an additional 205 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goelzer Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 8.4% in the fourth quarter. Goelzer Investment Management Inc. now owns 31,049 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $3,532,000 after buying an additional 2,393 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Walt Disney News

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

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.