Impax Asset Management Group plc Sells 14,123 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Impax Asset Management Group plc decreased its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 6.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 215,505 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 14,123 shares during the quarter. Impax Asset Management Group plc’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $24,675,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the second quarter valued at about $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Josh D’Amaro officially named CEO; market commentary frames this as the start of a new operational phase with expectations he’ll drive returns and simplify execution. Josh D’Amaro was named Disney’s CEO. Now the real work begins
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is supportive: a recent Seeking Alpha “Strong Buy” piece and an aggregated “Moderate Buy” analyst consensus add conviction to the rally. Disney: A New Era Begins – Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Parks & bookings tailwinds — targeted offers (summer room discounts) and new low down‑payment deals for Florida residents should help drive occupancy and F&B/merch revenue. Disney World Summer 2026 Room Discount Florida residents can now get into Disney World with just $99 down
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing park investments and operations updates (EPCOT ride tech upgrades; permit filings to ease transport) support long‑term attendance/revenue trends. Disney World upgrades EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Disney World Files Permit That Could Help Ease Transportation Congestion
• Neutral Sentiment: Content and programming updates (new season launches, franchise developments) maintain brand engagement but have mixed immediate financial impact. Disney Jr.’s ‘RoboGobo’ kicks off Season 2 Succession Sequel for Disney
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational changes (hotel perks shifting) and legacy/brand stories are notable for guest experience but are not likely to move near‑term earnings materially. Disney hotel perks are shifting in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Major film loss: Disney disclosed a ~$170M loss on the live‑action Snow White, signaling studio cost overruns and pressure on studio margins. This is a near‑term earnings/headline negative. Disney Loses $170 Million On ‘Snow White’
• Negative Sentiment: Executive compensation scrutiny: reports that a top exec’s pay package includes a base salary higher than the CEO may raise governance concerns among some investors. Disney’s No. 2 exec to earn higher base pay than CEO

Walt Disney Stock Up 2.7%

DIS opened at $110.07 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $111.07 and a 200 day moving average of $112.38. 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 Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $80.10 and a 12 month high of $124.69. The company has a market cap of $194.99 billion, a PE ratio of 16.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.43.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.40 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a $0.75 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.06%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DIS has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Evercore raised their target price on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Citigroup reduced their target price on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 16th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.80.

About Walt Disney

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.