The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Acquired by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P.

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. boosted its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 11.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 984,053 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 97,689 shares during the period. Walt Disney comprises 1.1% of Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest position. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $111,956,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% in the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $94.19 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $166.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.85, a P/E/G ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 1.42. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $104.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $108.69. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.40 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Major new park opening: Disney officially opened the large “World of Frozen”/Disney Adventure World at its Paris resort (a ~€2bn expansion). Investors reacted positively to the revenue/attendance potential from a marquee attraction and related merchandising. Disney Adventure World Is Officially Open At Disneyland Paris
• Positive Sentiment: Streaming strength and market flow: Reports of soaring streaming revenue and commentary that streaming operating income is improving helped lift shares and contributed to a broader market uptick (Dow gains cited). These items reinforce the thesis that Disney’s streaming scale is beginning to produce margin improvement. Disney (DIS) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: Multiple market roundups note Disney share gains helped lift the Dow, signaling broad investor appetite for the name amid sector strength. This momentum trading can amplify short-term upside. Walt Disney, Salesforce share gains contribute to Dow’s 250-point jump
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand and merchandising updates: New park-themed merchandise and D23 event announcements (Disney Legends honorees) support brand engagement but are unlikely to move fundamentals materially in the near term. Light Up Disney Railroad Loungefly Purse at Disneyland Resort
• Negative Sentiment: AI partnership blowup: Coverage of the collapsed/OpenAI “Sora” initiative (and critical commentary on the Disney–OpenAI deal) raises questions about the execution and value of high-profile tech bets, creating headline risk and skepticism about future AI-related revenue. Hiltzik: The Disney/Sora fiasco shows the limits of the AI craze
• Negative Sentiment: Broader tech/setback reporting: Analysts and media flagged setbacks in Disney’s tech partnerships (including Epic Games and OpenAI-related issues), fueling concerns about the company’s non-core technology investments and execution risk. Disney (DIS) Faces Setbacks in Epic Games and OpenAI Partnerships
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst move: Wells Fargo cut its price target (to $148), which may weigh on sentiment despite the target remaining above current levels—analyst downgrades/target cuts can sap momentum and increase volatility. Wells Fargo & Company Cuts Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target to $148.00

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup cut their price target on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. 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 company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $134.00.

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.