Oldfield Partners LLP Purchases 68,900 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Oldfield Partners LLP grew its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 15.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 504,100 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 68,900 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney makes up about 16.3% of Oldfield Partners LLP’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest holding. Oldfield Partners LLP’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $57,351,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% during 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 last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

DIS has been the subject of several analyst reports. UBS Group reaffirmed a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Weiss Ratings downgraded Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley started coverage on Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set 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 given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $134.13.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Spring-break crowds and sellouts for skip-the-line passes point to robust near-term park pricing power and higher F&B/ancillary revenue. Disney World crowds descend for spring break
• Positive Sentiment: First look at the return of the Buzz Lightyear ride at Magic Kingdom highlights capital investment and attraction refreshes that can drive attendance and per-guest spend. Disney: First look at Buzz Lightyear ride’s return
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a slate of park and business updates (new experiences, merchandise and plans) that support multi-year recovery and monetization of IP across parks and retail. Disney made 9 big announcements about parks and business
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis highlights ESPN/sports strategy (NFL asset, streaming combos) as a growth avenue into a large advertising/rights market, supporting longer-term revenue diversification. Disney’s sports dynasty taps into $600B opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Roku’s new streaming service will include Disney content — could boost licensing/revenue and reach, but may complicate Disney+’s exclusivity and mix of direct vs. licensed distribution. Roku’s streaming service will include Disney content
• Neutral Sentiment: Guggenheim reiterated a Buy on DIS but cut its price target to $115 from $140 — supportive analyst view but the reduced target signals tempered near-term expectations. Is Walt Disney Co (DIS) one of the Robinhood stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Walt Disney Imagineering features (including retired animatronics inspiring new projects) underline ongoing IP-driven product innovation — positive for guest experience but gradual to impact revenue. How Imagineering inspired ‘Hoppers’
• Negative Sentiment: PR backlash after Disney’s 2026 poster excluded six major princesses — reputation/brand noise that can momentarily pressure sentiment and social engagement. Disney’s 2026 poster sparks debate
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Disney discounted one of its priciest offerings suggest spot pricing pressure or promo tactics that could weigh on margin if broader. Disney World is discounting one of their most expensive offerings

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $97.89 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $173.41 billion, a PE ratio of 14.40, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $80.10 and a 1 year 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. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $105.96 and its 200 day simple moving average is $109.49.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released 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. The firm 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%. The business’s revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.40 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

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.