Walt Disney (DIS) Projected to Post Earnings on Monday

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is anticipated to announce its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Monday, February 2nd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of $25.5445 billion for the quarter. Parties may visit the the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings results 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 net margin of 13.14% and a return on equity of 9.37%. The firm had revenue of $22.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.78 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.14 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Walt Disney to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE DIS opened at $112.83 on Friday. Walt Disney has a 52-week low of $80.10 and a 52-week high of $124.69. The company has a fifty day moving average of $110.68 and a 200-day moving average of $113.21. The company has a market capitalization of $201.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.45, a P/E/G ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.71.

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.75 per share. 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 (DPR) is currently 21.87%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Keebeck Wealth Management increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 3.8% during the third quarter. Keebeck Wealth Management now owns 2,808 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $322,000 after buying an additional 102 shares during the period. Holt Capital Advisors L.L.C. dba Holt Capital Partners L.P. boosted its holdings in Walt Disney by 1.0% in the third quarter. Holt Capital Advisors L.L.C. dba Holt Capital Partners L.P. now owns 10,236 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,172,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Palisade Asset Management LLC increased its position in Walt Disney by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter. Palisade Asset Management LLC now owns 8,330 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $954,000 after purchasing an additional 161 shares during the period. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group LLC raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 3.2% in the 3rd quarter. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group LLC now owns 5,935 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $680,000 after purchasing an additional 186 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 4.1% in the 3rd quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 5,005 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $573,000 after purchasing an additional 196 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney hired veteran Morgan Stanley media analyst Benjamin Swinburne as EVP of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy — a move that should improve investor communications and credibility with Wall Street ahead of earnings. Disney Hires Morgan Stanley Analyst Benjamin Swinburne As Head Of Investor Relations
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and technical traders are positioning ahead of Monday’s earnings — retail commentary and strategy pieces (including an Options Corner video) are raising volume and implied volatility in DIS options, which can amplify intraday moves but don’t change fundamentals. Options Corner: DIS Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Income/option‑writing ideas have surfaced ahead of the report (e.g., Benzinga’s how-to income piece), which can attract yield‑seeking traders and boost share and option volume but also compress upside if many sell calls. How To Earn $500 A Month From Disney Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent market commentary and analyst roundups note DIS strength versus the market; useful for context but not a primary driver ahead of company‑specific catalysts. Walt Disney (DIS) Increases Despite Market Slip
• Negative Sentiment: The Disney board will meet next week amid an ongoing CEO succession drama; unresolved leadership transition risk can increase governance concerns and share‑price volatility if investors fear disruption or lack clarity on strategy. Disney Board To Meet Next Week As CEO Succession Drama Nears Final Act
• Negative Sentiment: Broader Hollywood franchise weakness (several recent tentpole films underperforming) raises box‑office risk for Disney’s theatrical revenue this year, a possible headwind if upcoming releases disappoint. Hollywood has an IP problem: Box office sales are banking on franchise hits that keep falling flat

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

DIS has been the subject of several research reports. Evercore ISI upped their target price on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $144.00 to $136.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.20.

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.