Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Sells 294,242 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership cut its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 3.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 9,118,987 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 294,242 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney makes up about 0.7% of Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest position. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned approximately 0.51% of Walt Disney worth $1,044,124,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co increased its position in Walt Disney by 8.8% during the third quarter. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co now owns 284,894 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $32,620,000 after purchasing an additional 23,100 shares during the last quarter. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 130.5% in the 3rd quarter. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC now owns 13,590 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,556,000 after purchasing an additional 7,695 shares during the last quarter. SVB Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,352,000. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 244.6% during the 3rd quarter. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors LLC now owns 10,365 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,187,000 after buying an additional 7,357 shares during the period. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth $21,177,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have commented on the company. Citigroup dropped their price target on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. 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, KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average 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 named Paul Roeder as Senior EVP & Chief Communications Officer (effective March 19). Roeder is a 25‑year Disney veteran and will report to incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro — a hire that should stabilize messaging during the leadership transition and help investor/PR execution. BusinessWire: Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer
• Positive Sentiment: Walt Disney World announced reopening dates for refreshed marquee attractions (revamped Buzz Lightyear and Big Thunder Mountain). Reintroducing popular rides typically lifts attendance, F&B and merchandise spend at parks. WFLA: Reopening Date for Revamped Buzz Lightyear
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is promoting new family experiences and a summer “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” package, plus a free dining-plan promotion for select 2026 packages — actions that can accelerate bookings and occupancy in the near term (though they may compress per‑guest margins). Yahoo Finance: Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing leadership shakeups in Parks & Experiences (new heads for parks/cruises and a new Disneyland president role) indicate management is reorganizing to prioritize parks growth — potentially positive for execution at Disney’s highest‑margin segment. TravelPulse: Leadership Shakeup for Theme Parks
• Neutral Sentiment: The company announced its annual shareholders’ meeting will be webcast on March 18 — a scheduled event where management could provide additional color on strategy under incoming leadership. BusinessWire: Annual Meeting Webcast
• Negative Sentiment: A broader media headwind: reports show YouTube’s ad revenue exceeded Disney’s (2025), highlighting intense competition for ad dollars and the challenge streaming ad monetization faces — a risk to Disney’s Media & Entertainment revenues. MSN: YouTube Out Earns Disney in Ad Revenue

Walt Disney Trading Down 1.4%

NYSE:DIS opened at $99.51 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $176.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.42. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69. 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 business’s 50-day simple moving average is $108.01 and its 200 day simple moving average is $110.52.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for 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 firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.40 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal 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.