The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Sold by iA Global Asset Management Inc.

iA Global Asset Management Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 52.1% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 12,728 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 13,862 shares during the quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $1,457,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of DIS. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,980,000 after purchasing an additional 1,904 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in Walt Disney by 31.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $678,000 after buying an additional 1,322 shares during the period. Novem Group acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter worth $226,000. Investment Partners Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at $206,000. Finally, Kathmere Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 37.5% during the second quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 5,932 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $736,000 after acquiring an additional 1,619 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Trading Down 2.0%

Walt Disney stock opened at $110.99 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $80.10 and a 12-month high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $198.15 billion, a PE ratio of 16.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.44. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $110.04 and a 200-day simple moving average of $113.48.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $22.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.78 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.37% and a net margin of 13.14%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.14 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.75 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.87%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Arete Research upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on Walt Disney from $144.00 to $136.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.20.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Seeking Alpha reiterate a buy and say Q1 2026 could produce an outsized performance, highlighting potential near-term revenue catalysts that could support the stock if results beat expectations. Disney: Q1 2026 May Bring Forth Outsized Performance – Reiterate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes Disney’s heavy capital deployment into Experiences (new parks, cruise ships, and pricing power) should drive long-term growth even though it pressures margins now — a constructive long-term thesis for investors focused on cash returns from parks. Will Disney’s Experiences Investments Pay Off Over the Long Term?
• Positive Sentiment: Reports of a major new theme park development in Disney’s backyard and recent operational upgrades (guest-driven park changes, permit approvals for employee housing in Central Florida) point to capacity expansion and improved staffing stability — both supportive of park margins over time. A major new theme park is coming to Disney’s backyard
• Positive Sentiment: Disney received a major permit approval for its Central Florida attainable-housing community, which helps alleviate staffing/commuting constraints for parks and resorts — a small but tangible operational positive. Disney’s Central Florida Attainable Housing Community Gets Major Permit Approval
• Neutral Sentiment: New documentary coverage (Disneyland Handcrafted) and the return of long-standing park traditions are positive for brand and guest engagement but have limited near-term financial impact. ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ sheds light on Walt Disney’s Disneyland dream and the team that made it come true
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary pieces on AI outline two potential ways Disney could leverage AI to improve content personalization and operational efficiency — promising but speculative and unlikely to move near-term results on its own. 2 Ways AI Could Help Disney Stock Turn Things Around
• Negative Sentiment: Barron’s warns the CEO succession due “early 2026” is a make-or-break moment for the stock; leadership uncertainty can weigh on investor confidence and valuation until a clear successor emerges. Disney Expects a New CEO in ‘Early 2026.’ Why It’s a Make-or-Break Call for the Stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlighting CEO Bob Iger’s increased FY25 compensation and prolonged succession chatter raises governance and uncertainty concerns among investors, putting short-term pressure on sentiment. Disney CEO Bob Iger’s FY25 Pay Swells to $48.8 Million as Succession Talk Drags On and Power Games Take Center Stage
• Negative Sentiment: Industry chatter (including comments from former execs) and a mention of a price-target cut on cable shows (Jim Cramer coverage) add to negative headlines that can amplify selling pressure while leadership questions persist. Jim Cramer Mentions Disney (DIS) Price Target Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Former TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer’s public comments on who should lead Disney (and wider media consolidation commentary) feed the succession narrative and could increase headline-driven volatility. Former TikTok CEO Mayer Weighs In on US Deal, Disney and Warner Bros.

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.