Korea Investment CORP Cuts Stake in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Korea Investment CORP lowered its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 5.8% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 1,114,844 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 69,120 shares during the quarter. Korea Investment CORP’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $127,650,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc increased its stake in Walt Disney by 48.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares during the period. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. UBS Group reissued a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price objective on the stock. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.80.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Summer booking incentive — Disney is offering a free dining plan to Disney Visa cardmembers for select Walt Disney World stays, a targeted promotion that can boost room and F&B revenue during peak months and help fill discretionary spending categories. Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Get a Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World in Today’s Daily Recap for 03/05/2026
• Positive Sentiment: Disney Cruise Line expansion — The Disney Adventure was christened in Singapore, reinforcing international cruise growth and incremental revenue opportunities outside North America. Global fleet momentum can support recurring revenue and margin mix improvements. Disney Cruise Line Christens the Disney Adventure in Singapore
• Positive Sentiment: Content upside — Pixar’s Hoppers is being positioned to capitalize on a viral meme, which could translate into stronger-than-expected box office and downstream streaming/licensing revenue if audience interest scales. Positive box-office surprises lift IP monetization across windows. Disney Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ seeks to turn viral meme into box office gold
• Positive Sentiment: Parks investment — Disneyland’s $60M Avengers Campus expansion and other ride/upkeep projects signal continued capital spending to drive attendance and per-capita spending. These investments support long?term park revenue growth. Disneyland offers behind-the-scenes tour of $60 million Avengers Campus expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership and liquidity debate — Coverage highlights Bob Iger stepping aside for parks chief Josh D’Amaro and the company’s $9.25B credit facility. Investors view this as mixed: it secures liquidity but raises execution and succession questions. Expect continued volatility while markets price leadership transition risk vs. stabilized financing. Disney Bull vs Bear: What Big Changes at the Entertainment Giant Really Mean for Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate persists — Analyst notes and fair?value models cluster around ~$130 per share, underscoring a split between IP-driven upside and execution/earnings risk; this keeps the trading range relatively compressed until clearer fundamentals or guidance emerge. Why The Narrative Around Walt Disney (DIS) Is Shifting As Fair Value And IP Debates Collide
• Neutral Sentiment: Anniversary PR and nostalgia — Multiple stories and a downtown Orlando plaque commemorating the original 1965 “Florida Project” announcement create positive brand headlines but are unlikely to move near-term fundamentals materially. Orlando & Disney Unveil Plaque at the Site of Historic ‘The Florida Project’ Announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Safety/PR risk — A former safari driver alleges staff are trained to drive away if someone falls into a crocodile pit. That claim creates reputational risk, potential regulatory attention, and possible liability exposure if substantiated — factors that can pressure sentiment and attendance if amplified. “They’re not saving that baby”: Former Disney World safari driver says staff are trained to drive away if someone falls into crocodile pit

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $101.57 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $80.10 and a 1 year high of $124.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $179.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.42. The company’s 50-day moving average is $109.07 and its 200 day moving average is $110.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.61.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.40 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

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.