The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-three research firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have issued a hold recommendation, sixteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $134.4667.

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on DIS shares. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $103.34 on Wednesday. Walt Disney has a 1 year low of $92.18 and a 1 year high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The company’s 50-day moving average is $101.30 and its 200 day moving average is $105.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $179.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.51, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.41.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The company had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Walt Disney will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 8.8% in the third quarter. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co now owns 284,894 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $32,620,000 after buying an additional 23,100 shares in the last quarter. Rakuten Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter worth approximately $21,177,000. Cullen Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 18.2% in the third quarter. Cullen Capital Management LLC now owns 38,973 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $4,462,000 after buying an additional 5,991 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 0.4% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 158,121,947 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $18,104,963,000 after buying an additional 620,463 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 119.8% in the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 147,521 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $16,891,000 after buying an additional 80,395 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney World is highlighting a busy summer lineup of new experiences, attractions, and merchandise at its parks, which supports the theme-park growth story and could help investor sentiment around Disney’s parks segment. Disney World Strikes Back in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Articles pointing to Disney’s “throwback” content strategy and the broader value of its library suggest the company can keep monetizing well-known franchises across parks, streaming, and licensing. Why Disney’s ‘Throwback’ campaign is a major win for investors
• Positive Sentiment: Disney World opening a key new Animal Kingdom attraction early adds another near-term draw for park visitors, reinforcing steady demand for Disney Parks. Disney World opens a key new attraction early
• Neutral Sentiment: New character appearances and merchandise, including Bluey at Animal Kingdom and more characters at Hollywood Studios, are supportive of the park experience but are unlikely to move the stock on their own. ‘Bluey’ Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Neutral Sentiment: General travel and human-interest stories tied to Disney parks, including a returning Indiana Jones performer and a Make-A-Wish visit, are positive for brand visibility but have limited direct financial impact. Injured Indiana Jones performer returns to work at Walt Disney World
• Negative Sentiment: The Mandalorian and Grogu reportedly had the worst opening ever for a Star Wars release, fueling worries that Disney’s film and TV strategy is not translating into box-office strength. The Mandalorian and Grogu was a box-office disappointment
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage of the film’s weak debut below prior Disney-era Star Wars titles reinforces concerns about franchise fatigue and may weigh on sentiment around Disney’s studio business. The Mandalorian and Grogu opens below Solo
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst-style commentary noting Disney’s stock has been under pressure over multiple time frames may keep focus on execution risks rather than a quick turnaround. Is It Time To Revisit Disney (DIS) After A Five Year Share Price Slump?

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.