Walt Disney (DIS) to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is expected to be issuing its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 5th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.88 per share and revenue of $25.3983 billion for the quarter. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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 company posted $1.45 EPS. On average, analysts expect Walt Disney to post $7 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Walt Disney Price Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $98.90 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap 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. Walt Disney has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $120.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $99.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $102.60.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis argues that Disney’s turnaround is gaining traction and sees roughly 30% upside, reinforcing the view that the stock’s valuation may not fully reflect improving streaming, entertainment and parks prospects. Disney’s Turnaround Is Here: Why I’m Buying The Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is reportedly courting Macaulay Culkin to reprise Kevin McCallister in a new Home Alone film. Although unconfirmed, the potential reboot could leverage a recognizable franchise to drive audience engagement and streaming value. Macaulay Culkin Reportedly Being Courted By Disney For New Home Alone Movie
• Positive Sentiment: Disney reportedly committed about $30 million to an Orlando resort makeover, signaling continued investment in its high-margin parks business and efforts to support attendance, guest spending and long-term resort demand. Disney Quietly Drops $30 Million on Orlando Resort Makeover
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary presents Disney as a beaten-down Dow stock and a possible “dip-buy” candidate, but frames the decision against Salesforce rather than providing a new company-specific catalyst. Disney or Salesforce: Which Beaten-Down Dow Giant Is the Smarter Dip-Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank trimmed its fiscal 2027 EPS forecast for Disney to $7.46 from $7.47. The change is negligible and remains above the current-year consensus of $6.83, but it offers little incremental earnings momentum. Erste Group Bank Disney Earnings Estimate
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary on the broader media group highlights competitive pressure from Netflix, Paramount Skydance, YouTube and short-form content. This suggests Disney must continue improving streaming profitability and content returns to justify a sustained rerating. 3 Stocks Standing Out and 2 Losing Momentum as the Tech Rally Cracks

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently commented on DIS shares. UBS Group reduced their target price on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $133.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 20th. Raymond James Financial dropped their target price 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. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, July 20th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. One equities research 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 given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 16.2% in the 2nd 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 during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 31.9% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $678,000 after purchasing an additional 1,322 shares during the period. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% during the fourth 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 during the period. WFA of San Diego LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at about $92,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at about $81,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.