Redwood Investment Management LLC Makes New Investment in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Redwood Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor acquired 13,067 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,258,000.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% in the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Sfam LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s Experiences segment remains the clearest growth driver. Theme parks and cruise operations generated record quarterly revenue and approximately $3 billion in operating profit, helping offset uneven performance in other businesses. Disney’s Experiences Generated $3 Billion in One Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary point to Disney’s stronger recent momentum and comparatively lower valuation versus Apple, while another comparison argues that Disney’s turnaround is producing more visible results than Boeing’s. Disney vs. Apple
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is expanding future revenue opportunities through additional cruise sailings, a new port of call and a multiyear Formula E streaming deal covering 144 territories. The sports agreement could improve Disney+ engagement and retention. Disney Adds Formula E to Disney+
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary also highlights improving streaming profitability, suggesting Disney+ may be shifting from a major investment burden toward a meaningful earnings contributor. The Hidden Engine That Could Drive Walt Disney Stock Higher
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney extended a construction permit connected to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser project. The update signals continued development activity, but does not yet establish the project’s timing, cost or expected financial impact. Disney Extends Star Wars Construction Permit
• Negative Sentiment: Disney is offering voluntary early-retirement packages to U.S.-based veteran executives ahead of broader involuntary staff reductions. The effort could lower costs, but also underscores ongoing pressure across media, streaming and parks and raises execution concerns. Disney Offers Early Retirement Packages
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity shows recent sales by two Disney executives and no insider purchases in the cited six-month period, a modestly cautious signal for sentiment.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $109.48 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $189.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.57, a PEG ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $92.18 and a 1 year high of $119.78. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $100.49 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $101.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.90% and a net margin of 8.70%.The firm had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.61 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.9 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Walt Disney news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 62,323 shares in the company, valued at $6,563,235.13. This trade represents a 10.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares of Walt Disney stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total transaction of $382,326.72. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.17% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have weighed in on DIS shares. Barclays upped their price target on Walt Disney from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Citigroup lowered their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Argus restated a “buy” rating and set a $134.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Truist Financial set a $115.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, June 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $127.61.

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.