Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Decreases Stock Holdings in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp reduced its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 6.7% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 964,293 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 68,767 shares during the quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $110,412,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 9.6% during the 3rd quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd now owns 260,585 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $29,837,000 after buying an additional 22,769 shares in the last quarter. Birch Financial Group LLC increased its stake in Walt Disney by 51.8% during the third quarter. Birch Financial Group LLC now owns 3,222 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $369,000 after acquiring an additional 1,100 shares during the last quarter. Drive Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Walt Disney by 9.1% during the third quarter. Drive Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,031 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $461,000 after acquiring an additional 335 shares during the last quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC raised its position in Walt Disney by 56.0% during the third quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 9,528 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,091,000 after purchasing an additional 3,419 shares during the period. Finally, Tranquilli Financial Advisor LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 8.8% in the 3rd quarter. Tranquilli Financial Advisor LLC now owns 2,543 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $291,000 after purchasing an additional 206 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of DIS opened at $110.99 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $110.04 and a 200-day moving average price of $113.54. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $198.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.44. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $80.10 and a 12-month high of $124.69.

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

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be issued a $0.75 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s payout ratio is presently 21.87%.

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.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on DIS. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $159.00 to $152.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Evercore ISI lifted their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, December 29th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.20.

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.