Fisher Asset Management LLC Purchases 11,328 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 24.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 57,507 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,328 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $6,585,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Bright Futures Wealth Management LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth approximately $961,000. Okabena Investment Services Inc. raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 134.3% during the 3rd quarter. Okabena Investment Services Inc. now owns 23,791 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,724,000 after acquiring an additional 13,635 shares during the last quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 328,891 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $37,646,000 after acquiring an additional 2,404 shares during the last quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 10.2% in the 3rd quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 12,271 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,405,000 after purchasing an additional 1,134 shares during the period. Finally, Aviso Financial Inc. boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. now owns 4,557 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $522,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

More Walt Disney News

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 Price Performance

NYSE DIS opened at $102.29 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. The stock has a market cap of $181.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.04, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.42. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $109.31 and a 200 day simple moving average of $111.08. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $80.10 and a 52-week high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The company had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.40 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney 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.