North Star Asset Management Inc. Takes $15.41 Million Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

North Star Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund purchased 160,151 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $15,415,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Sfam LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney Trading Down 2.6%

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $106.80 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $100.55 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $101.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $184.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.02, a PEG ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $119.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.71.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a net margin of 8.70% and a return on equity of 9.90%. The firm had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.39 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.61 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. Analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.9 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Raymond James Financial decreased their target price on Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, June 12th. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $115.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, August 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $127.61.

Insider Activity at Walt Disney

In other Walt Disney news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 62,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,563,235.13. This represents a 10.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total transaction of $382,326.72. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s Experiences segment generated approximately $3 billion in quarterly operating profit, with theme parks and cruise lines offsetting mixed performance elsewhere. The results support the view that parks, resorts, and cruises are key earnings drivers. Disney’s Experiences Generated $3 Billion in One Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Disney announced a new Lakeshore Lodge near the Magic Kingdom, scheduled to open in July 2027. The resort’s room offerings and early cash-booking program for Disney Vacation Club members could expand high-margin lodging revenue and strengthen the company’s vacation ecosystem. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Rooms
• Positive Sentiment: Disney Cruise Line announced fall 2027 and spring 2028 sailings, including a new Disney Adventure port of call, providing additional evidence of continued investment in its growing cruise business. Disney Cruise Line Sailings Announced
• Positive Sentiment: Disney and the NFL are launching a merchandise collaboration, creating another licensing and consumer-products opportunity. Disney and NFL Partner for Apparel Collaboration
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO Hugh Johnston will participate in Goldman Sachs’ Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 9. Investors may look for commentary on streaming, parks demand, margins, and financial targets, but no new guidance was provided. Disney to Participate in Goldman Sachs Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Reports concerning a former actress’s lawsuit against Disney and a prior confidential settlement involving another party add legal and reputational noise, although the reported settlement could limit potential exposure. Raquel Lee Settlement Report

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.