Plato Investment Management Ltd Purchases Shares of 79,394 The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Plato Investment Management Ltd purchased a new position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 79,394 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $7,597,000.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% in the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Josh D’Amaro said Disney has greater “clarity and stability” nearly six months into his tenure. He highlighted the company’s powerful combination of intellectual property, scale and engaged fans, while pointing to strong parks performance and streaming as the company’s digital centerpiece. Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro on parks, stock price, and streaming
• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s Experiences segment remains a key earnings driver. Recent results showed record revenue and operating-income growth from domestic parks and cruise lines, supported by attendance and higher per-guest spending, helping offset softer areas of the business. How Disney’s Experiences Surge and New APAC Streaming Chief At Walt Disney
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is presenting gaming as a potentially larger growth engine. Licensing partners generated an estimated $3.5 billion in annual consumer spending over the past four years, with spending exceeding $4 billion in the latest fiscal year. Disney Expands Gaming Business
• Positive Sentiment: Management is considering making Disney+ an all-in-one platform incorporating games, merchandise and other fan-engagement features. A successful “super app” could increase engagement, cross-selling and monetization. Josh D’Amaro’s vision for a Disney+ super app
• Neutral Sentiment: D’Amaro acknowledged that he and investors are unhappy with Disney’s stock performance, noting that shares are down more than 8% over the past year. His comments reinforce pressure on management to convert operational improvements into sustained shareholder returns. DIS CEO Josh D’Amaro on Disney stock price
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to question whether DIS is cheap enough after mixed quarterly results and a revenue miss. Although earnings exceeded estimates, investors remain focused on profitability, streaming execution and whether the current valuation adequately reflects the company’s risks. Why DIS Stock Still Isn’t Cheap

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have commented on DIS shares. Barclays upped their price objective on Walt Disney from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $125.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $115.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, August 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $128.61.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $106.94 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.71. The firm has a market cap of $184.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.39. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $99.30 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $101.58. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $92.18 and a fifty-two week high of $119.78.

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

Walt Disney Company 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.