Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA boosted its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 276.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 92,100 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 67,632 shares during the period. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $10,415,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter worth $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% in the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Walt Disney Trading Down 0.1%
Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $99.34 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $80.10 and a fifty-two week high of $124.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $175.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.61, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $106.59 and its 200 day simple moving average is $109.88.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts recently issued reports on DIS shares. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley began coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 target price on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $134.13.
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Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: New CEO Josh D’Amaro takes the helm with a focus on creativity, parks experience and technology — investors are hopeful he can accelerate growth across parks, streaming and franchises. Disney embarks on new chapter as Josh D’Amaro takes over as CEO
- Positive Sentiment: Management outlines a strategy to make Disney+ the digital centerpiece, tying streaming, parks, games and films into a unified consumer experience — a long‑term value driver if execution follows. Disney Unveils Plan to Make Disney+ Its Digital Centerpiece
- Neutral Sentiment: New cruise-ship announcements and theme‑park product releases (Disney Believe, books, experiences) support steady revenue growth in experiences but are incremental to near‑term stock moves. Disney Cruise Line Reveals Its Newest Ship—Here’s What To Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational tweaks such as digital pricing signs at Disney Springs are being rolled out — useful for margins long term but unlikely to move the stock materially today. BREAKING: Digital Pricing Signs Introduced at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World
- Negative Sentiment: Disney agreed to settle a livestream‑subscriber class action for $50 million — a near‑term cash cost that weighs on earnings and investor sentiment. Disney settles livestream subscriber class action for $50 million
- Negative Sentiment: Disney‑owned ABC faces a potential “tens of millions” loss if The Bachelorette fails to air — programming risk that could hit ad revenue and affiliate economics. Disney-owned ABC faces potential tens-of-millions loss if “The Bachelorette” fails to air: report
- Negative Sentiment: Guggenheim cut its DIS price target from $140 to $115 (still a “buy”) — a sign analysts are trimming near‑term expectations even as some longer‑term confidence remains. Guggenheim Lowers Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target to $115.00
- Negative Sentiment: Ongoing criticism and pressure from analysts to “rebuild investor confidence” — plus calls for bold moves (exit linear TV, M&A) — highlight execution risk and create volatility around the new CEO’s early decisions. Tough Love For New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro As Wall Street Frets Over Sluggish Stock
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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