The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Acquired by Intech Investment Management LLC

Intech Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 48.8% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 185,977 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 61,028 shares during the quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $21,294,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Walt Disney during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, GGM Financials LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $43,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of DIS stock opened at $105.10 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $110.38 and a 200-day simple moving average of $111.51. The company has a market capitalization of $186.19 billion, a PE 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 twelve month low of $80.10 and a twelve 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 issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for 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 firm’s revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.40 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. UBS Group reaffirmed a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $151.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.80.

Walt Disney 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.