The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-one analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating, sixteen have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $127.6111.

DIS has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Barclays boosted their price target on Walt Disney from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, June 12th. UBS Group set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, August 6th.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s Experiences segment generated approximately $3 billion in quarterly operating profit, with theme parks and cruise lines offsetting mixed performance elsewhere. The results support the view that parks, resorts, and cruises are key earnings drivers. Disney’s Experiences Generated $3 Billion in One Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Disney announced a new Lakeshore Lodge near the Magic Kingdom, scheduled to open in July 2027. The resort’s room offerings and early cash-booking program for Disney Vacation Club members could expand high-margin lodging revenue and strengthen the company’s vacation ecosystem. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Rooms
• Positive Sentiment: Disney Cruise Line announced fall 2027 and spring 2028 sailings, including a new Disney Adventure port of call, providing additional evidence of continued investment in its growing cruise business. Disney Cruise Line Sailings Announced
• Positive Sentiment: Disney and the NFL are launching a merchandise collaboration, creating another licensing and consumer-products opportunity. Disney and NFL Partner for Apparel Collaboration
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO Hugh Johnston will participate in Goldman Sachs’ Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 9. Investors may look for commentary on streaming, parks demand, margins, and financial targets, but no new guidance was provided. Disney to Participate in Goldman Sachs Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Reports concerning a former actress’s lawsuit against Disney and a prior confidential settlement involving another party add legal and reputational noise, although the reported settlement could limit potential exposure. Raquel Lee Settlement Report

Insider Transactions at Walt Disney

In related news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 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 legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total value of $382,326.72. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.17% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in Walt Disney by 29.2% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 8,522,860 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $969,646,000 after buying an additional 1,924,200 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC raised its position in Walt Disney by 5.5% in the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 1,516,177 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $172,495,000 after acquiring an additional 78,914 shares in the last quarter. Windsor Advisory Group LLC lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 297.9% in the 1st quarter. Windsor Advisory Group LLC now owns 10,082 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $972,000 after acquiring an additional 7,548 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 18.8% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 96,476 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $10,976,000 after acquiring an additional 15,243 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cullen Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at about $4,092,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

DIS opened at $106.80 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $100.55 and its 200-day moving average is $101.53. The stock has a market cap of $184.40 billion, a PE ratio of 22.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Walt Disney has a twelve month low of $92.18 and a twelve month high of $119.78.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.90% and a net margin of 8.70%.The business had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.61 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Walt Disney will post 6.9 earnings per share for the current year.

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.