The Walt Disney Company $DIS Position Trimmed by Maverick Capital Ltd.

Maverick Capital Ltd. trimmed its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 99.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,317 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 699,642 shares during the period. Maverick Capital Ltd.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $705,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its position in Walt Disney by 29.2% in the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 8,522,860 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $969,646,000 after buying an additional 1,924,200 shares during the period. Aviva PLC boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 5.5% in the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 1,516,177 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $172,495,000 after acquiring an additional 78,914 shares during the period. World Investment Advisors grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 18.8% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 96,476 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $10,976,000 after acquiring an additional 15,243 shares during the last quarter. Xponance LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 7.5% in the fourth quarter. Xponance LLC now owns 291,158 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,125,000 after acquiring an additional 20,266 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC increased its position in Walt Disney by 12.2% during the fourth quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC now owns 114,363 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $13,011,000 after acquiring an additional 12,423 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have weighed in on the stock. Citigroup increased 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. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price target on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $133.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $129.00.

Walt Disney Trading Up 2.3%

Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $98.90 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $171.73 billion, a PE ratio of 15.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $99.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $102.60. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $120.81.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The company 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.83 EPS for the current year.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: An investment article argued that Disney’s turnaround is gaining traction and presented a potential 30% upside case, highlighting improving streaming economics, content opportunities and the company’s diversified entertainment portfolio. Disney’s Turnaround Is Here: Why I’m Buying The Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Disney was also featured as a possible “dip-buy” candidate for long-term investors. The comparison with Salesforce reinforces the view that DIS’s depressed valuation could offer upside if earnings growth and its broader turnaround continue. Disney or Salesforce: Which Beaten-Down Dow Giant Is the Smarter Dip-Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is reportedly courting Macaulay Culkin for a new Home Alone sequel. Although unconfirmed, a recognizable franchise and original cast member could support future theatrical, streaming and merchandise demand. Macaulay Culkin Reportedly Being Courted By Disney For New ‘Home Alone’ Movie
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is spending approximately $30 million on an Orlando resort makeover. The investment may enhance guest experiences and long-term attendance, but it also represents near-term capital spending without an immediate earnings impact. Disney Quietly Drops $30 Million on Orlando Resort Makeover
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary remains cautious about media-sector competition. Disney was cited among the rivals facing Netflix, YouTube and newer short-form and AI-generated content platforms, underscoring the continuing pressure to produce compelling content and sustain streaming profitability. 3 Stocks Standing Out and 2 Losing Momentum as the Tech Rally Cracks

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.