Entropy Technologies LP lowered its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 25.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 78,467 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 26,539 shares during the period. Walt Disney comprises about 0.7% of Entropy Technologies LP’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $8,984,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. Copeland Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc increased its position in Walt Disney by 48.5% in 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. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages recently commented on DIS. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $140.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Citigroup cut their price target 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. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.
Walt Disney Stock Down 1.4%
DIS opened at $99.51 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $108.01 and a 200 day moving average price of $110.52. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $80.10 and a twelve month high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. The firm has a market cap of $176.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.42.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.90% and a net margin of 12.80%.The company had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.40 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.
Trending Headlines about Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Disney named Paul Roeder as Senior EVP & Chief Communications Officer (effective March 19). Roeder is a 25‑year Disney veteran and will report to incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro — a hire that should stabilize messaging during the leadership transition and help investor/PR execution. BusinessWire: Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer
- Positive Sentiment: Walt Disney World announced reopening dates for refreshed marquee attractions (revamped Buzz Lightyear and Big Thunder Mountain). Reintroducing popular rides typically lifts attendance, F&B and merchandise spend at parks. WFLA: Reopening Date for Revamped Buzz Lightyear
- Positive Sentiment: Disney is promoting new family experiences and a summer “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” package, plus a free dining-plan promotion for select 2026 packages — actions that can accelerate bookings and occupancy in the near term (though they may compress per‑guest margins). Yahoo Finance: Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences
- Positive Sentiment: Ongoing leadership shakeups in Parks & Experiences (new heads for parks/cruises and a new Disneyland president role) indicate management is reorganizing to prioritize parks growth — potentially positive for execution at Disney’s highest‑margin segment. TravelPulse: Leadership Shakeup for Theme Parks
- Neutral Sentiment: The company announced its annual shareholders’ meeting will be webcast on March 18 — a scheduled event where management could provide additional color on strategy under incoming leadership. BusinessWire: Annual Meeting Webcast
- Negative Sentiment: A broader media headwind: reports show YouTube’s ad revenue exceeded Disney’s (2025), highlighting intense competition for ad dollars and the challenge streaming ad monetization faces — a risk to Disney’s Media & Entertainment revenues. MSN: YouTube Out Earns Disney in Ad Revenue
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.
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