Empirical Asset Management LLC Grows Stock Holdings in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Empirical Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 516.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 13,632 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 11,421 shares during the period. Empirical Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $1,561,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter worth $37,000. Finally, GGM Financials LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $43,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: ITV distribution deal expands U.K. reach for Hulu series, giving Disney more linear monetization for streaming IP and strengthening international distribution partnerships. ITV and Disney Expand Strategic Relationship
• Positive Sentiment: Parks and experiences continue to get fresh content and PR — new animation area at Hollywood Studios, an Olaf audio‑animatronic in the Magic of Disney Animation, and other guest-experience rollouts that support attendance/revenue trends. Disney reveals new animation-themed area
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile marketing for Disney Cruise Line (Robert Downey Jr. named godparent of the Disney Adventure) bolsters brand visibility ahead of the ship’s maiden voyages — modest but positive for cruise demand and PR. Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure
• Positive Sentiment: Theme-park attraction updates tied to Star Wars (temporary renaming of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ahead of a Mandalorian-themed update) signal ongoing IP-driven refreshes that can drive incremental spend and attendance. Disney Renames Smugglers Run Ahead of Mandalorian Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Four Seasons Resort Orlando sale as part of a $1.1B deal reflects asset-level transactions around Disney‑area real estate; could be capital recycling but the direct financial impact to Disney is likely limited/indirect. Four Seasons Resort Orlando Sold
• Negative Sentiment: Kristina Schake, Chief Communications Officer, will depart after March 18, coinciding with Bob Iger’s CEO exit — a notable leadership turnover in a high‑visibility role that could raise short‑term uncertainty around corporate messaging and investor communications during the transition. Kristina Schake to Depart as Chief Communications Officer

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

DIS has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target for the company. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE DIS opened at $106.23 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $110.49 and its 200-day moving average price is $111.55. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $80.10 and a fifty-two week high of $124.69. The company has a market cap of $188.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.40 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

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.