Kera Capital Partners Inc. Takes Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Kera Capital Partners Inc. acquired a new position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 4,671 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $535,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 82.5% during the 2nd quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 208 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the second quarter worth approximately $37,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Walt Disney during the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $141.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Evercore ISI raised their target price on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Walt Disney from $159.00 to $152.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “positive” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.20.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney creates a new enterprise marketing & brand organization and names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing & Brand Officer — the unit will report to CEO Bob Iger and is intended to align marketing across studios, Parks, and streaming services, which could boost cross-platform brand efficiency and ad/consumer targeting. The Walt Disney Company Establishes New Enterprise Marketing Organization; Names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is turning constructive — Phillip Securities upgraded DIS to a “moderate buy,” and broader analyst coverage/trending commentary highlights upside tied to Disney’s content, parks recovery and distribution strategy, supporting near-term demand for the stock. Zacks / Upgrade coverage reference
• Positive Sentiment: Broader discussion about ad innovation and AI-driven ad tools for Disney’s streaming platforms suggests potential for higher ad yields and improved monetization of viewership, a growth lever analysts cite for longer-term EBITDA/FCF upside. Disney Stock Up 4.4% in a Year: Will Ad Innovation Fuel Further Gains?
• Neutral Sentiment: Parks and attractions updates — milestones on refurbishments (Big Thunder Mountain), progress on new lands and events (MagiCup) indicate ongoing capital investment and demand for in-park experiences, supporting long-term recovery but with limited immediate earnings impact. Disney World Fan-Favorite Ride Closed for Months Just Hit a Major Milestone
• Neutral Sentiment: Editorial/operational items (e.g., reports Disney declined a Tomorrowland makeover proposal) are informational and unlikely to move fundamentals materially in the near term. Disney turned down Tomorrowland makeover proposed for Disneyland, report says
• Negative Sentiment: Weather-related park closures (a multi-day Disney World closure) represent a short-term hit to attendance and near-term Parks revenue, which can pressure quarterly results depending on timing and refund/credit impacts. Disney World Park Closes For Five Days Due to Weather Conditions

Walt Disney Stock Up 0.4%

DIS stock opened at $113.45 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $202.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a 50-day moving average of $109.93 and a two-hundred day moving average of $114.04. The Walt Disney Company has a 52-week low of $80.10 and a 52-week high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.37% and a net margin of 13.14%.The business had revenue of $22.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.78 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.14 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a $0.75 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio is currently 21.87%.

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.