The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by California State Teachers Retirement System

California State Teachers Retirement System lowered its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 3.0% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,728,432 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 84,166 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $262,966,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. J. Stern & Co. LLP lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 9,060.1% in the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 38,135,363 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $4,338,660,000 after acquiring an additional 37,719,041 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at about $2,388,278,000. Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $725,219,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 62.5% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 13,876,878 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,578,773,000 after purchasing an additional 5,334,866 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 37.8% in the 4th quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 12,569,185 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,429,996,000 after purchasing an additional 3,450,198 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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 Price Performance

NYSE DIS opened at $98.90 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $99.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $102.60. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company has a market cap of $171.73 billion, a PE ratio of 15.80, a PEG ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $92.18 and a 1 year high of $120.81.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS 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 business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.83 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently commented on DIS shares. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, July 20th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings cut Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, June 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $129.00.

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.