Oak Harvest Investment Services trimmed its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 28.6% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 43,647 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 17,487 shares during the period. Oak Harvest Investment Services’ holdings in Walt Disney were worth $4,998,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in DIS. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,980,000 after purchasing an additional 1,904 shares in the last quarter. Trexquant Investment LP purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the first quarter worth about $2,745,000. Vident Advisory LLC raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 106.3% in the first quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 19,111 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,886,000 after buying an additional 9,848 shares during the period. Panagora Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 559.1% during the 1st quarter. Panagora Asset Management Inc. now owns 75,063 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $7,409,000 after buying an additional 63,675 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Calton & Associates Inc. grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 142.7% during the 1st quarter. Calton & Associates Inc. now owns 5,141 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $507,000 after acquiring an additional 3,023 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Walt Disney News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst take highlighting Disney’s streaming turnaround to a roughly $1.33B profit and record ~$10B in Experiences (parks/cruises) income — a combination that strengthens free-cash-flow outlook and supports upside versus rivals like Comcast. Disney vs. Comcast: Which Media Giant Has Better Upside Potential?
- Positive Sentiment: Zootopia 2 delivered record box-office milestones, strengthening Disney’s film slate revenue and ancillary monetization (merchandising, theme-park draw). Strong theatrical results support content monetization across Disney+. Zootopia 2 smashes two major records and makes Disney history
- Positive Sentiment: Cultural tailwind: coverage crediting Stitch as Disney’s standout IP in 2025 — boosts merchandising, streaming engagement and cross-promotional opportunities. Popular characters often lift multiple revenue streams. How Stitch Became Disney’s MVP of 2025
- Positive Sentiment: Investment/stock-picking commentary favoring Disney over smaller entertainment names (e.g., IMAX) highlights Disney’s diversified asset base and may attract investor flows into DIS. Forget IMAX Stock and Look at DIS Instead
- Neutral Sentiment: Park & cruise pipeline: previews of what’s coming to Disney Parks & Cruises in 2026 signal ongoing capital investment and capacity management that should sustain Experiences revenue over time. What’s Coming To Disney Parks & Cruises In 2026? A Magical Breakdown
- Neutral Sentiment: Announcements of park refreshes (Cinderella Castle makeover) and planned attraction changes can boost guest spending and PR, but may also create short-term disruption during work. Disney’s Cinderella Castle to get a fairy-tale makeover next year
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader media-deals roundup places Disney among major Q4 2025 transactions — useful context for competitive positioning but not an immediate catalyst unless specific deals are announced. The Most Important Media Deals of Q4 2025: Apple, Netflix, Meta, Disney
- Negative Sentiment: Operational headwind: reporting on the longest ride downtimes at Disney World in 2025 highlights maintenance and reliability issues that can hurt guest satisfaction and near-term attendance/revenue. These Disney World Rides Were Closed for Down Time the Longest in 2025
Walt Disney Trading Up 0.5%
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $22.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.78 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.37% and a net margin of 13.14%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.14 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Walt Disney Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.75 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio is presently 21.87%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities analysts have weighed in on DIS shares. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $159.00 to $152.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 14th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Arete Research raised shares of Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. Evercore ISI raised their price target on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $134.41.
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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.
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