Florida Trust Wealth Management Co cut its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 8.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 193,084 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 17,534 shares during the period. Florida Trust Wealth Management Co’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $21,967,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in DIS. Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the second quarter worth approximately $725,219,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its stake in Walt Disney by 231.4% in the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 4,711,353 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $539,450,000 after acquiring an additional 3,289,707 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its position in Walt Disney by 3.0% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 82,019,749 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $9,391,261,000 after acquiring an additional 2,376,706 shares in the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. grew its position in Walt Disney by 16.6% in the second quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 12,134,487 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,504,798,000 after acquiring an additional 1,727,251 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Maverick Capital Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter worth $187,067,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Raymond James upgraded DIS to “Outperform,” giving the stock a near‑term boost from a respected shop citing confidence in Disney’s execution. Raymond James Financial Upgrades Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) to “Outperform”
- Positive Sentiment: Needham reiterated a “Buy” rating, reinforcing analyst support and helping offset some recent negative headlines. Needham & Company LLC Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
- Positive Sentiment: Industry coverage notes parks & experiences could see a boom this year (attendance recovery, pricing power, and targeted promotions such as Disney+ subscriber hotel deals), supporting near‑term revenue visibility. Why Disney’s parks business could boom this year despite economic turbulence and the Iran war
- Neutral Sentiment: Sectors trends show streaming revenue growth increasingly driven by price increases and ads rather than new subs — a positive for unit economics but a mixed subscriber story for Disney+. Price Hikes Driving U.S. Streaming Video Sales Growth, Not New Subscribers
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney is shifting its AI strategy after exiting its OpenAI investment and Sora efforts, signaling a reallocation of tech spend that is likely neutral near‑term but relevant for long‑term content/production efficiency. Disney’s OpenAI Investment Is Over. Here’s Where the Company Is Focusing Its Efforts in 2026.
- Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo and Deutsche Bank trimmed price targets and some analysts have scaled back near‑term forecasts, keeping upside consensus below prior levels and pressuring sentiment. Wells Fargo Trims PT on The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Amid Softer Growth Narrative
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage questioning dividend safety after a reported ~$50M settlement and leadership change raises near‑term cash‑allocation concerns for income‑oriented investors. Is Disney’s Dividend Safe? A $50M Settlement and a New CEO Put It to the Test
- Negative Sentiment: Recent guest‑experience and operations stories — shuttle shutdowns, new entry rules and isolated legal/arrest incidents — could weigh on short‑term park sentiment and PR. DISNEY TRANSPORT TROUBLES: Shuttle Shutdown & New Rules Snarl Guest Access
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Walt Disney Stock Performance
NYSE:DIS opened at $96.69 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $171.28 billion, a PE ratio of 14.22, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.44. 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 firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $102.96 and its 200 day simple moving average is $108.20.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.40 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS 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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