Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. decreased its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 92.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,452 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 105,629 shares during the quarter. Amova Asset Management Americas Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $967,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its stake in Walt Disney by 48.5% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
DIS has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $151.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Evercore boosted their target price on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. 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 MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.80.
Walt Disney News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney secured large new credit lines ($5.25B short-term and $4B long-term), strengthening near-term liquidity and reducing refinancing risk. This supports operational flexibility and park/cruise investments. Disney Secures New $5.25 Billion Short-Term, $4 Billion Long-Term Credit Lines
- Positive Sentiment: Disney Cruise Line christened its largest ship, the Disney Adventure, in Singapore — a strategic push into Southeast Asia that could expand international revenue and diversify cruise demand. Disney Cruise Line Christens Newest Ship in Singapore
- Positive Sentiment: Promotional moves aimed at driving park demand this summer — e.g., free dining plans for Disney Visa cardmembers — could boost occupancy and F&B spending if broadly adopted. Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Get a Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World This Summer
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational and attraction updates (Frozen Ever After animatronic refresh, Avengers Campus expansion, ride replacements) improve guest experience but are incremental to near-term earnings. How Disney Updated the Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst discourse is split: some research argues Disney’s IP and fair value justify a higher target (~$130), while others flag execution risk — keeping valuations in a tight but contested range. Why The Narrative Around Walt Disney (DIS) Is Shifting
- Negative Sentiment: Investor uncertainty about management transition (Bob Iger stepping aside, Josh D’Amaro set to lead) plus lingering questions after the earnings cadence are weighing on sentiment; some coverage frames Disney at an “inflection point.” Disney Bull vs Bear: What Big Changes at the Entertainment Giant Really Mean for Investors
- Negative Sentiment: Shares have also dipped since the last earnings report as investors parse guidance, margin outlook and whether recent promotions dilute near-term profitability. Why Is Disney (DIS) Down 0.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
Walt Disney Stock Performance
NYSE:DIS opened at $102.29 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $109.31 and its 200-day moving average is $111.08. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year 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. The stock has a market cap of $181.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.42.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last issued 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 business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.40 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate 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.
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