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

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 4.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,713,797 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 152,808 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $425,230,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter worth $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, GGM Financials LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth $43,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: ITV expanded its strategic partnership with Disney for exclusive primetime linear premieres of Hulu series in the U.K., improving Disney’s content distribution and potential licensing revenue in an important market. ITV and Disney Expand Strategic Relationship with Exclusive Primetime Linear Agreement
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly bullish on DIS despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500, which can support investor confidence and limit downside if results meet expectations. Is Walt Disney Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is getting park and cruise PR boosts — Robert Downey Jr. was named the godparent of the new Disney Adventure cruise ship, which may help marketing and bookings for the vessel’s upcoming maiden voyages. Robert Downey Jr. Becomes Godparent of Disney Adventure
• Neutral Sentiment: Park-level updates — including a temporary rename of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ahead of a May 22 Mandalorian-themed update and new attraction offerings — are incremental marketing catalysts but unlikely to move near-term results significantly. Disney Briefly Renames Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Ahead of May 22 Mandalorian Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Wider park and guest-experience stories (new tours, animatronics features, park anniversaries) keep the brand visible but are modest near-term financial drivers. EXCLUSIVE: Goofy’s Mystiki Tour Is a Celebration of Walt Disney World’s Cast Members
• Negative Sentiment: Senior communications executive Kristina Schake will depart after March 18, 2026, coinciding with Bob Iger’s exit as CEO. Investors may view the simultaneous loss of top communications leadership and the CEO transition as a governance/transition risk that could increase short-term volatility. Kristina Schake to Depart as Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Local asset news: The Four Seasons Resort Orlando (on Disney property) changed hands as part of a $1.1 billion deal — notable for regional tourism context but unlikely to have a material direct impact on Disney’s core financials. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World has sold as part of $1.1 billion deal

Walt Disney Price Performance

DIS stock opened at $105.10 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $110.38 and a 200-day moving average of $111.51. The firm has a market capitalization of $186.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.43. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $80.10 and a 12 month high of $124.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.40 EPS. Walt Disney’s revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.80.

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.