Wells Fargo & Company Has Lowered Expectations for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Stock Price

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) had its target price decreased by equities researchers at Wells Fargo & Company from $148.00 to $146.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the entertainment giant’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target points to a potential upside of 32.34% from the stock’s current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on DIS. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Raymond James Financial upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Walt Disney from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $133.73.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE DIS traded up $2.27 during trading on Thursday, reaching $110.33. 4,724,174 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 10,810,149. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $100.82 and a 200-day simple moving average of $106.64. Walt Disney has a 52-week low of $92.18 and a 52-week high of $124.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $195.44 billion, a PE ratio of 16.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.41.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Walt Disney will post 6.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in Walt Disney by 7.7% during the 4th 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. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 31.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $678,000 after buying an additional 1,322 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 16.2% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,227,000 after acquiring an additional 2,503 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC lifted its stake in Walt Disney by 28.6% in the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 8,330 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,033,000 after buying an additional 1,855 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 10.8% during the second quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 115,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $14,355,000 after acquiring an additional 11,304 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat and streaming profitability milestone — Disney reported adjusted EPS $1.57 vs. $1.49 expected, revenue of ~$25.17B, and stronger direct?to?consumer margins that investors framed as evidence streaming is turning profitable. Disney Jumps 8.4% As Streaming Profitability Hits New Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street upgrades follow the quarter — multiple firms raised price targets after the Q2 results and management commentary, adding momentum to the rally. Disney Just Got a Wall Street Pile-On: Three Firms Hike Price Targets After Q2 Crusher
• Positive Sentiment: Theme?park spending remains strong — Parks revenue hit a Q2 record with guest spending up ~5%, supporting better overall revenue and cash flow. Disney Experiences 2026 Revenue Hits Q2 Record as Guest Spending Rises 5%
• Positive Sentiment: New CEO set a clear growth plan and reiterated capital?return focus — Josh D’Amaro outlined a three?pillar strategy (IP, global reach, AI/tech), signaled streaming and parks investments, and the company reiterated FY26 EPS guidance (6.64). That narrative helped sentiment. Disney’s new CEO lays out his long-term vision as company sees streaming and theme-park momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q2 earnings call transcript is available for detail review — useful for quantifying segment trends, ad/subscriber commentary, and management Q&A. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. park attendance softness and international tourism headwinds — management noted lower attendance in the U.S. (fewer international tourists), which caps upside and is a watch item for near?term park revenue growth. Dow Jones Futures Rise, Oil Prices Dive Below $100 On Report That U.S.-Iran Deal Close; AMD Soars On Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Cost cuts and layoffs may weigh on execution and brand marketing — recent reductions (about 1,000 roles) are aimed at savings but may have short?term operational or reputational impacts. Disney’s New CEO Starts With Job Cuts And A Corporate Reputation To Rebuild

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.