Walt Disney FY2026 EPS Forecast Boosted by Erste Group Bank

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) – Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank lifted their FY2026 EPS estimates for Walt Disney in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, August 27th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now expects that the entertainment giant will earn $6.92 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $6.85. The consensus estimate for Walt Disney’s current full-year earnings is $6.91 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Walt Disney’s FY2027 earnings at $7.47 EPS.

DIS has been the subject of several other research reports. Truist Financial set a $115.00 price target on Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, June 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $127.61.

Walt Disney Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of DIS stock opened at $107.58 on Monday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $100.74 and its two-hundred day moving average is $101.52. Walt Disney has a twelve month low of $92.18 and a twelve month high of $119.78. The company has a market capitalization of $185.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.27 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 (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $25.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.39 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.61 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares of Walt Disney 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 transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total value of $762,233.78. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 62,323 shares in the company, valued at $6,563,235.13. This represents a 10.41% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of DIS. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 9,500.4% in the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 261,941,488 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $25,211,868,000 after purchasing an additional 259,213,056 shares in the last quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP boosted its holdings in Walt Disney by 9,060.1% during the fourth quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 38,135,363 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $4,338,660,000 after buying an additional 37,719,041 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $2,388,278,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth about $1,386,720,000. Finally, Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth about $725,219,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Erste Group reportedly raised their earnings expectations for Disney, supporting the view that improving profitability could provide a catalyst for the shares. Erste Group Bank Forecasts Stronger Earnings for Walt Disney
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street analysts are described as optimistic, with average price targets around $127.61—implying roughly 20% upside—based on strong quarterly results and Disney’s planned expansion. Analysts Project 20% Upside for Walt Disney Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term commentary points to Disney’s leadership across leisure and entertainment, an integrated ecosystem spanning media, parks and products, and accelerating revenue growth. Why Conviction in Disney Stock Remains High
• Positive Sentiment: Disney World’s continued crowd levels and new merchandise—including anniversary products, Bluey items and themed jerseys—suggest sustained consumer interest and opportunities for parks and retail spending. Disney World Crowd Levels
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is restoring boat access to two deluxe resorts and has confirmed changes to a Frontierland area. These developments may improve guest experience and future park offerings, but their near-term financial effect is unclear. Disney Restores Transportation to Two Resorts
• Negative Sentiment: Disney’s stock has underperformed the Dow over the past year, highlighting investor concerns despite favorable analyst forecasts. Is Walt Disney Stock Underperforming the Dow?
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of elevated hard-ticket prices, new transportation restrictions and the planned closure of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill could weigh on guest satisfaction or raise questions about Disney’s pricing and resort operations. Disney World Pricing Concerns

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.