New York Life Investment Management LLC Trims Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

New York Life Investment Management LLC trimmed its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 2.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 262,283 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 7,064 shares during the quarter. New York Life Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $30,031,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Trading Up 3.6%

NYSE DIS opened at $108.79 on Monday. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $110.95 and a two-hundred day moving average of $112.57. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $192.72 billion, a PE ratio of 16.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.43.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.40 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal 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 $0.75 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.06%.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney named parks chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO, ending succession uncertainty — markets view the move as a stabilizing, continuity-oriented choice given his parks track record. Walt Disney names parks chief D’Amaro as new CEO
• Positive Sentiment: Parks are booming: theme-park revenue topped $10B for the quarter and operators see further runway for attendance and pricing power, supporting near-term cash flow and profit. The Walt Disney Company parks are booming, and there’s still runway left
• Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim reaffirmed a Buy on DIS, signaling institutional support that can bolster investor confidence after recent volatility. Guggenheim Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentary are parsing streaming strategy post‑earnings — several pieces note improving streaming trends but emphasize that content cadence and margin progress remain key longer-term drivers. What Disney’s earnings and CEO change tell us about streaming now
• Neutral Sentiment: Market interest is elevated (Zacks notes DIS as a trending ticker), which can increase short-term volatility as investors reprice on news flow. The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Research/coverage moves: Morgan Stanley initiated coverage and TD Cowen reiterated a Hold — fresh analyst attention can create headline-driven swings but mixed signals keep consensus unchanged for now. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Coverage Initiated at Morgan Stanley
• Negative Sentiment: Disney warned international park visits are slowing, which could pressure revenue growth and margins if the trend continues. The Walt Disney Company warns international visits are slowing
• Negative Sentiment: Some firms cut targets or issued cautious notes after leadership change and to reflect longer-term risks: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target and Jefferies published a pessimistic outlook — these headlines weighed on sentiment in prior sessions. Wells Fargo Lowers Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target to $150.00 Jefferies Financial Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Walt Disney

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on DIS shares. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $141.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $140.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.80.

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.