King Luther Capital Management Corp Decreases Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

King Luther Capital Management Corp cut its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 3.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 267,179 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 8,499 shares during the quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $30,397,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 159,342,154 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $18,128,357,000 after purchasing an additional 1,220,207 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 3.0% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 82,019,749 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $9,391,261,000 after purchasing an additional 2,376,706 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 6.5% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,994,916 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,487,918,000 after purchasing an additional 790,365 shares during the period. Amundi boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 2.0% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 12,971,705 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,462,645,000 after purchasing an additional 254,626 shares during the period. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. boosted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 4.3% in the third quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 12,650,425 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,448,474,000 after purchasing an additional 515,938 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $103.34 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $92.18 and a 1-year high of $124.69. The company’s fifty day moving average is $101.30 and its two-hundred day moving average is $105.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $179.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.41.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.45 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 EPS for the current year.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney World is highlighting a busy summer lineup of new experiences, attractions, and merchandise at its parks, which supports the theme-park growth story and could help investor sentiment around Disney’s parks segment. Disney World Strikes Back in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Articles pointing to Disney’s “throwback” content strategy and the broader value of its library suggest the company can keep monetizing well-known franchises across parks, streaming, and licensing. Why Disney’s ‘Throwback’ campaign is a major win for investors
• Positive Sentiment: Disney World opening a key new Animal Kingdom attraction early adds another near-term draw for park visitors, reinforcing steady demand for Disney Parks. Disney World opens a key new attraction early
• Neutral Sentiment: New character appearances and merchandise, including Bluey at Animal Kingdom and more characters at Hollywood Studios, are supportive of the park experience but are unlikely to move the stock on their own. ‘Bluey’ Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Neutral Sentiment: General travel and human-interest stories tied to Disney parks, including a returning Indiana Jones performer and a Make-A-Wish visit, are positive for brand visibility but have limited direct financial impact. Injured Indiana Jones performer returns to work at Walt Disney World
• Negative Sentiment: The Mandalorian and Grogu reportedly had the worst opening ever for a Star Wars release, fueling worries that Disney’s film and TV strategy is not translating into box-office strength. The Mandalorian and Grogu was a box-office disappointment
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage of the film’s weak debut below prior Disney-era Star Wars titles reinforces concerns about franchise fatigue and may weigh on sentiment around Disney’s studio business. The Mandalorian and Grogu opens below Solo
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst-style commentary noting Disney’s stock has been under pressure over multiple time frames may keep focus on execution risks rather than a quick turnaround. Is It Time To Revisit Disney (DIS) After A Five Year Share Price Slump?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on DIS shares. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $134.47.

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.