Horizon Investments LLC Sells 5,266 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Horizon Investments LLC reduced its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 7.2% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 67,707 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 5,266 shares during the period. Horizon Investments LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $7,703,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter worth about $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc increased its stake in Walt Disney by 48.5% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Eagle Bay Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Down 0.5%

Shares of DIS opened at $103.18 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $89.61 and a 52 week high of $124.69. 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 company has a market capitalization of $182.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.17, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.42. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $100.85 and its 200-day moving average price is $106.76.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.40 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.61 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley says live entertainment should hold value as AI commoditizes content, highlighting Disney’s advantage with theme parks and live experiences as a durable revenue stream. Live Entertainment Poised to Capture Value in AI-Driven Content Surge, Morgan Stanley Says
• Positive Sentiment: Some sell-side analysts remain upbeat: a recent note sets a $133.53 price target for DIS, and coverage shows continued Wall Street optimism that can support the stock if near?term results meet expectations. Analysts Set The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) PT at $133.53
• Neutral Sentiment: Forbes outlines Disney’s pricing strategy to spread crowds and lift per?capita revenue at parks — this is a revenue?management move that could boost margins but risks guest pushback if perceived as price gouging. Inside Disney’s Pricing Strategy To Level Out Crowds During Summer And Beyond
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previews Q2 metrics and Wall Street projections — investors will be watching subscriber trends, park attendance and ad/syndication revenues for signs the recovery continues into Q2. Seeking Clues to Disney (DIS) Q2 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is cutting stock?based compensation for some tech roles (reduces payroll expense but may affect retention), and the company is rolling internal AI adoption programs — both speak to cost control and operational shifts rather than immediate revenue changes. Disney is slashing stock-based compensation for some tech employees
• Negative Sentiment: The FCC has launched an early review of Disney’s broadcast licenses, creating regulatory uncertainty that could affect valuation of Disney’s core broadcast assets and generate headline risk. FCC Review Puts Disney Broadcast Licenses And Valuation In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Backlash over Marvel layoffs (public criticism from talent) adds to short?term PR and morale concerns; while cost cuts may help margins, negative headlines can pressure sentiment around content strategy and talent pipelines. Evangeline Lilly Calls Disney’s Marvel Layoffs “Disgusting And Horrible”

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DIS has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Raymond James Financial raised Walt Disney from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price target for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Guggenheim cut their price objective on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $150.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, March 27th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $133.53.

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.