Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) had its target price cut by UBS Group from $138.00 to $133.00 in a research report report published on Monday morning, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a buy rating on the entertainment giant’s stock.
A number of other research firms have also recently commented on DIS. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $146.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Benchmark assumed coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $115.00 price objective for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $129.00.
Walt Disney Stock Down 1.3%
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.45 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Walt Disney will post 6.85 EPS for the current year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Oldfield Partners LLP grew its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 47.9% in the second quarter. Oldfield Partners LLP now owns 745,800 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $71,783,000 after purchasing an additional 241,700 shares during the last quarter. Ballast Inc. lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 31.7% during the 2nd quarter. Ballast Inc. now owns 19,535 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,880,000 after buying an additional 4,701 shares in the last quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 8.9% during the 2nd quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 352,069 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,887,000 after buying an additional 28,777 shares in the last quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in Walt Disney by 12.9% in the 2nd quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC now owns 3,595 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $346,000 after buying an additional 410 shares during the period. Finally, Tema ETFs LLC boosted its position in Walt Disney by 10.4% in the 2nd quarter. Tema ETFs LLC now owns 36,829 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $3,545,000 after buying an additional 3,480 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: UBS expects Disney to beat third-quarter earnings estimates, with revenue and operating income trends supported by stronger experiences and entertainment results, and says the company can likely keep its fiscal 2026 guidance. Disney Poised for Third-Quarter Earnings Beat on Experiences, Entertainment Strength, UBS Says
- Positive Sentiment: Another pre-earnings note highlighted improving earnings growth as first-half headwinds fade, with analysts looking for Disney’s parks business and streaming margins to remain key drivers. Disney streaming margins and parks business in focus ahead of earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: UBS lowered its price target to $133 from $138 but kept a buy rating, suggesting the firm still sees meaningful upside even after trimming its valuation view. Walt Disney (DIS) PT Lowered to $133 at UBS
- Neutral Sentiment: Several other articles were more thematic or consumer-interest oriented, including Disney-themed merchandise, travel, and fan-content pieces, which are unlikely to move the stock on their own. Hallmark Unveils Disney World Christmas Collection Inspired by Upcoming Holiday Movie
- Negative Sentiment: Disney remains in a pre-earnings wait-and-see phase, with investors still focused on whether results will justify the recent pullback in the shares and offset lingering concerns around execution in media and content. What You Need To Know Ahead of Walt Disney’s Earnings Release
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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