MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH decreased its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 12.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 59,640 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 8,425 shares during the period. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $6,829,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 82.5% during the second quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 208 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the second quarter worth about $37,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
Walt Disney Stock Up 1.5%
Walt Disney stock opened at $115.91 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The company’s 50-day moving average is $109.85 and its 200-day moving average is $114.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $206.93 billion, a PE ratio of 16.90, a P/E/G ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.44. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $80.10 and a fifty-two week high of $124.69.
Walt Disney Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.75 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Walt Disney’s payout ratio is currently 21.87%.
More Walt Disney News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Florida‑resident ticket deals relaunch — Disney brought back the popular “Discover Disney” and other discounted ticket options for Florida residents, which should help fill off‑peak capacity and drive near‑term parks revenue. Disney offers theme-park ticket deals for Florida residents
- Positive Sentiment: China engagement: CEO Iger met a top Chinese official — The Beijing meeting signals Disney is pushing to protect and expand its content, distribution and park interests in China despite geopolitical tensions, which could support long‑term revenue growth in the world’s second‑largest media market. Disney CEO meets top Chinese official as ‘House of Mouse’ navigates US‑China tensions
- Positive Sentiment: Disney+ to add short‑form video — Management announced short‑form content for Disney+ (U.S.) to boost daily engagement and ad monetization potential, a strategic move to compete with TikTok/reels‑style consumption and improve streaming KPIs. Disney is launching short-form videos this year
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational events and seasonal programming — Marathon weekend, new ride openings and water‑park schedules are generating local interest and foot traffic but are routine operational items with limited single‑day stock impact. 4-day Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend kicks off with 5K race
- Negative Sentiment: Earnings risk: analysts expect a low double‑digit profit decline next quarter — Wall Street is forecasting weaker Q1 results, a near‑term headwind that can pressure the stock until results/guide arrive. What to Expect From Walt Disney’s Q1 2025 Earnings Report
- Negative Sentiment: Licensing/franchise friction signaled by third‑party moves — A LEGO change around Star Wars products was reported in the context of “Disney turmoil,” which could reflect merchandising or licensing frictions that hurt merchandise revenue or sentiment. LEGO makes surprise Star Wars brick change amid Disney turmoil
- Negative Sentiment: Reputational/legal risk: reported in‑park incident and lawsuit — A high‑profile safety/ liability story is a reminder of operational risks that can carry legal and reputational costs. Dad chokes to death at Disney restaurant in front of daughter while staff watched and ‘contacted security’: Lawsuit
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have commented on DIS shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 3rd. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.20.
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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.
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