Midwest Trust Co Trims Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Midwest Trust Co trimmed its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 3.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 135,261 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 4,627 shares during the period. Midwest Trust Co’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $15,487,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% during the fourth 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 during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 31.9% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $678,000 after buying an additional 1,322 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 190.0% during the second quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 269,948 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,336,000 after buying an additional 176,855 shares during the period. Vest Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 39.2% during the second quarter. Vest Financial LLC now owns 18,094 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,244,000 after buying an additional 5,098 shares during the period. Finally, Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth approximately $225,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of DIS stock opened at $110.07 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $111.07 and its 200-day simple moving average is $112.38. The company has a market cap of $194.99 billion, a PE ratio of 16.19, a P/E/G ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.43. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its earnings results 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. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.40 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.75 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.06%.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Josh D’Amaro officially named CEO; market commentary frames this as the start of a new operational phase with expectations he’ll drive returns and simplify execution. Josh D’Amaro was named Disney’s CEO. Now the real work begins
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is supportive: a recent Seeking Alpha “Strong Buy” piece and an aggregated “Moderate Buy” analyst consensus add conviction to the rally. Disney: A New Era Begins – Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Parks & bookings tailwinds — targeted offers (summer room discounts) and new low down‑payment deals for Florida residents should help drive occupancy and F&B/merch revenue. Disney World Summer 2026 Room Discount Florida residents can now get into Disney World with just $99 down
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing park investments and operations updates (EPCOT ride tech upgrades; permit filings to ease transport) support long‑term attendance/revenue trends. Disney World upgrades EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Disney World Files Permit That Could Help Ease Transportation Congestion
• Neutral Sentiment: Content and programming updates (new season launches, franchise developments) maintain brand engagement but have mixed immediate financial impact. Disney Jr.’s ‘RoboGobo’ kicks off Season 2 Succession Sequel for Disney
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational changes (hotel perks shifting) and legacy/brand stories are notable for guest experience but are not likely to move near‑term earnings materially. Disney hotel perks are shifting in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Major film loss: Disney disclosed a ~$170M loss on the live‑action Snow White, signaling studio cost overruns and pressure on studio margins. This is a near‑term earnings/headline negative. Disney Loses $170 Million On ‘Snow White’
• Negative Sentiment: Executive compensation scrutiny: reports that a top exec’s pay package includes a base salary higher than the CEO may raise governance concerns among some investors. Disney’s No. 2 exec to earn higher base pay than CEO

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have weighed in on DIS. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

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.