Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. Has $433.60 Million Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 4.4% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 3,876,573 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 162,776 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $433,595,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

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

Walt Disney Stock Down 0.9%

DIS stock opened at $100.41 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $100.75 and its 200 day simple moving average is $106.65. The company has a market cap of $177.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.77, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $91.00 and a fifty-two week high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion during 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%. On average, research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: High-profile bullish commentary from TV pundits and analysts has raised short-term optimism that Disney’s consumer/park recovery will show through in the quarter. Jim Cramer on Walt Disney
• Positive Sentiment: Corporate partnerships tied to major releases (e.g., Papa John’s collaboration for Toy Story 5) help drive marketing reach and ancillary revenue ahead of summer box office. Papa Johns Teams Up with Disney and Pixar
• Positive Sentiment: Product/tech initiatives such as exploration of a “super app” could improve cross-selling across tickets, cruises, streaming and experiences over time, supporting monetization. Walt Disney Explores Super App Future
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on Q2 results (due before the bell May 6); multiple previews highlight expectations for a volatile post-earnings move — the report will likely be the main near-term catalyst. Can Disney Keep Treading Above $100 After Earnings?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary notes improving streaming profitability, but the headline risk is that results could swing either way depending on timing of sports costs and park expenses. Here’s How Much Disney Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: New CEO Josh D’Amaro announced ~1,000 job cuts (mostly in marketing) to consolidate brand efforts — a cost-saving move that also raises short-term execution and reputational questions. Investors may see this as a near-term headwind to sentiment. Disney’s New CEO Starts With Job Cuts
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst notes point to a mixed Q2 outlook: streaming gains could be offset by rising sports rights costs and higher Experiences (parks/cruises) expenses, which pressures margins. The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Disney
• Negative Sentiment: Minor operational hiccup: a popular Disney World ride briefly shut down after reopening — a localized operational note that could modestly influence park sentiment if repeated. Ride Reopens and Shuts Down

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DIS has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group reaffirmed a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley began coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price objective on the stock. Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Seventeen investment 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $133.53.

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.