Triglav Investments D.O.O. lowered its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 32.1% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 82,360 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 38,855 shares during the period. Triglav Investments D.O.O.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $7,938,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. J. Stern & Co. LLP boosted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 9,060.1% during the fourth quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 38,135,363 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $4,338,660,000 after buying an additional 37,719,041 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $2,388,278,000. Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $725,219,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its position in Walt Disney by 62.5% during 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 acquiring an additional 5,334,866 shares during the period. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its position in Walt Disney by 37.8% during 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 acquiring an additional 3,450,198 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Walt Disney Stock Up 0.0%
Shares of DIS stock opened at $95.64 on Monday. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $92.18 and a 1 year high of $123.40. The stock has a market cap of $166.09 billion, a PE ratio of 15.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.39. The business’s fifty day moving average is $101.51 and its 200-day moving average is $104.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
DIS has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Guggenheim raised their price target on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Barclays increased their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $133.33.
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Key Stories 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
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.
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