Main Street Research LLC Takes $1.03 Million Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Main Street Research LLC purchased a new position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 10,730 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,034,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in 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. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 31.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $678,000 after purchasing an additional 1,322 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its position in shares of Walt Disney by 16.2% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,227,000 after purchasing an additional 2,503 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 28.6% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 8,330 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,033,000 after purchasing an additional 1,855 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC lifted its position in Walt Disney by 10.8% during the second quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 115,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $14,355,000 after buying an additional 11,304 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of DIS stock opened at $96.07 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. The firm has a market cap of $166.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.35, a P/E/G ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.39. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $101.62 and its 200-day moving average price is $104.18. The Walt Disney Company has a one year low of $92.18 and a one year high of $123.40.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday. Raymond James Financial cut their target price on Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Citigroup lifted their price target on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.33.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney is being linked to the growing battle for major live sports rights, including the FIFA World Cup, which could support its sports and streaming strategy and highlight the value of ESPN and Disney’s broader media assets. FuboTV names Disney’s Bowen CEO, removes veteran Gandler
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that Disney is exploring a free tier for Disney+ suggest management is looking for new ways to broaden reach and compete more effectively with ad-supported platforms like YouTube, which could help user growth and advertising revenue over time. Disney is exploring adding a free tier for Disney+ as YouTube draws TV viewers
• Positive Sentiment: Disney continues to receive recognition for its content pipeline, including 125 Emmy nominations, reinforcing the strength of its studio and TV brands. The Walt Disney Company Earns 125 Emmy® Award Nominations in 2026. See the List!
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney’s appointment of veteran executive Alisa Bowen as FuboTV’s new CEO is noteworthy, but the direct financial impact on Disney’s stock is limited and mostly reflects Disney talent being valued across the industry. FuboTV Appoints Former Disney Executive Alisa Bowen to CEO
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney-related coverage around parks, merchandising, and executive changes signals continued operational activity, but these items are not major stock drivers on their own. Joe Schott Will Become Walt Disney World President in August
• Negative Sentiment: Several articles flagged weak early reception for Disney’s live-action Moana remake, with poor Rotten Tomatoes scores and negative box office expectations, which could weigh on sentiment around Disney’s film slate and remake strategy. The ‘Moana’ Rotten Tomatoes Critic Review Score Is A Disney Disaster
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary and market articles also point to concerns about Disney’s movie business, with one Raymond James price target cut citing softer film-related trends, which may be contributing to pressure on the shares. Disney (DIS) Has A Movies Problem, But Here’s How Its Parks Are Solving It

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.