Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target Lowered to $132.00 at Jefferies Financial Group

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) had its price target trimmed by Jefferies Financial Group from $136.00 to $132.00 in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the entertainment giant’s stock.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on DIS. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday. Raymond James Financial restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $104.25 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market cap of $186.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.33, a P/E/G ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a 50 day moving average of $110.76 and a 200-day moving average of $112.88. Walt Disney has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.40 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Walt Disney will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Trading of Walt Disney

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat on revenue and EPS, driven by strong parks results and improving streaming profitability — evidence the Iger-era turnaround is making progress. Disney theme parks help boost earnings above Wall Street forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: Box‑office successes (notably Zootopia 2 and Avatar sequel) gave Entertainment a lift, supporting near‑term revenue and the theatrical pipeline. Disney’s first quarter is powered by box-office hits
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain mixed but several firms reaffirm bullish ratings/targets (buy/overweight calls with PTs well above current levels), which could provide upside if execution continues. Disney’s Q1 2026 Missed Hype, But the Turnaround Builds
• Neutral Sentiment: Board announced Josh D’Amaro will become CEO (effective March 18) with Dana Walden in a creative leadership role — a clean end to the succession saga but outcomes depend on execution and creative leadership under a parks‑centric CEO. Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO
• Neutral Sentiment: Company reiterated full‑year targets and emphasized back‑half strength, but the timing of benefits (and capital investments like new cruises/attractions) keeps investors focused on execution. The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Management issued softer FY2/Q2 guidance: international tourism weakness at U.S. parks and higher pre‑opening/prelaunch costs shocked the market and triggered a sharp share pullback. Disney shares slide on weak outlook despite Q1 earnings beat
• Negative Sentiment: Margins and free‑cash‑flow remain a concern (operating income down, disclosed $110M hit from a YouTube TV blackout), leaving investors skeptical despite the top‑line beat. Disney said it took a $110 million hit from YouTube TV
• Negative Sentiment: Activist and media criticism (Nelson Peltz questioning the succession process) adds governance risk and investor uncertainty around the new CEO’s mandate. Nelson Peltz Takes a Shot at Bob Iger Over Disney’s CEO Transition

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.