LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. Raises Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. grew its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 264.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 22,738 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,507 shares during the period. LGT Fund Management Co Ltd.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $2,191,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 117 shares during the period. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Trading Up 0.0%

NYSE DIS opened at $95.64 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $166.09 billion, a PE ratio of 15.28, a PEG ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $123.40. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $101.51 and its 200-day moving average price is $104.06. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced 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. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 business posted $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

DIS has been the subject of several analyst reports. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, June 12th. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Raymond James Financial decreased their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.33.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Disney to a Buy, citing improving earnings expectations and a more favorable near-term outlook for the stock. Disney (DIS) Upgraded to Buy: Here’s What You Should Know
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are reacting positively to reports that Disney+ may add a free, ad-supported tier, which could expand audience reach and improve Disney’s streaming monetization strategy over time. Disney is exploring adding a free tier for Disney+ as YouTube draws TV viewers
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish commentary highlighted strong free cash flow, improving direct-to-consumer profitability, and solid performance in sports and theme parks, while also pointing to possible upside from AI-driven efficiencies and rumored acquisition interest in Lionsgate. Disney: Lionsgate Rumors Add To An Already Compelling Bull Case
• Positive Sentiment: Another bullish valuation note argued Disney stock looks inexpensive on earnings and cash flow, with buybacks and earnings growth seen as supporting longer-term upside. Disney (DIS) Stock Looks Cheap On Earnings And Cash Flow
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney’s former Disney+ president Alisa Bowen is moving to CEO of Disney-controlled Fubo, a leadership change that may matter strategically but is not directly tied to Disney’s core operations. Alisa Bowen Exits as Disney+ President to Become CEO of Disney-Controlled Fubo TV Streamer
• Negative Sentiment: Several stories criticized Disney’s live-action remake strategy, especially around Moana, adding to concerns that the company’s film pipeline may be losing creative momentum. Moana’s Record Rotten Tomatoes Score Should Give Disney Pause

Walt Disney 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.