Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. Purchases 321,889 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. lifted its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 65.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 811,844 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 321,889 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney makes up about 0.7% of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest position. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $92,918,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of DIS. California Public Employees Retirement System lifted its stake in Walt Disney by 8.2% in the third quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 3,395,986 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $388,840,000 after purchasing an additional 257,273 shares during the last quarter. Chilton Investment Co. Inc. raised its stake in Walt Disney by 390.0% in the third quarter. Chilton Investment Co. Inc. now owns 11,328 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,297,000 after buying an additional 9,016 shares in the last quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 18.4% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 534,962 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $61,253,000 after purchasing an additional 83,058 shares during the last quarter. Beck Mack & Oliver LLC lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 17.3% during the third quarter. Beck Mack & Oliver LLC now owns 4,614 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $528,000 after buying an additional 680 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Boothbay Fund Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 64.1% during the 3rd quarter. Boothbay Fund Management LLC now owns 135,417 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $15,505,000 after acquiring an additional 52,896 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DIS has been the topic of several analyst reports. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target on the stock. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Walt Disney from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.80.

Walt Disney Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $99.29 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $107.75 and a 200 day moving average price of $110.34. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $175.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The company had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.40 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Walt Disney World set reopening dates for several refreshed attractions (including the revamped Buzz Lightyear ride and Big Thunder Mountain), which should help drive park traffic and F&B/merchandise spend as seasonal travel picks up. Walt Disney World announces reopening dates for Buzz Lightyear, Big Thunder Mountain
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is rolling out new family experiences and a “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” program with refreshed attractions and summer savings, plus the return of select free-dining promotions — initiatives that can stimulate bookings and incremental park revenue for the high season. Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences, Refreshed Attractions and Summer Savings for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER
• Positive Sentiment: Disney+ content additions: the children’s hit Bluey is getting a firm arrival date on Disney+, and a new Star Wars series (Maul: Shadow Lord) launches in April — fresh originals that help engagement and retention on the streaming platform. Disney World Announces Exactly When Bluey Will Finally Arrive
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership update: Disney named Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer (effective March 19), a senior internal hire under incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro that suggests management is stabilizing communications and strategy ahead of operational initiatives. Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Promotional/consumer coverage such as guides to park footwear and lifestyle pieces are driving consumer interest but have little direct financial impact; they do reflect ongoing consumer engagement with the parks. I Visit Disney World Every Month & These Are the Most Supportive Sneakers for Walking 10+ Miles at the Parks
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market takes: commentary noting Disney’s attractive valuation and strategic moves (e.g., NFL rights) highlight upside catalysts but caution about lingering execution risks; these views can influence investor sentiment without immediate revenue impact. Walt Disney Stock Looks Cheap. But Is It a Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Ad-revenue competition: a report highlights YouTube generating more ad revenue in 2025 than Disney and several legacy media companies, underlining margin pressure and the challenge of monetizing streaming at scale. YouTube Out Earns Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, and More Just From Ad Revenue in 2025

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.