Aurdan Capital Management LLC Sells 8,578 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Aurdan Capital Management LLC cut its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 41.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,362 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 8,578 shares during the quarter. Aurdan Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $1,415,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at about $37,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently commented on DIS. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney Stock Down 1.8%

DIS opened at $105.09 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $80.10 and a 12 month high of $124.69. The company has a market cap of $186.16 billion, a PE ratio of 15.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The company has a 50 day moving average of $110.86 and a 200 day moving average of $112.78.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.40 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.75 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s payout ratio is currently 22.06%.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Leadership clarity — Disney named parks chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO effective March 18, and the appointment reduced uncertainty that was weighing on the stock. Walt Disney names parks chief D’Amaro as new CEO. The stock is rising.
• Positive Sentiment: Parks-led growth and recent revenue beat — Disney reported revenue and EPS slightly above expectations and parks revenue topped $10B, supporting the argument that Experiences can drive near-term cash flow. How Disney’s Successful Theme Parks Primed Josh D’Amaro To Take Over As CEO
• Positive Sentiment: Sell‑side support — Guggenheim reaffirmed a Buy rating, offering institutional endorsement that can underpin demand for shares. Guggenheim Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
• Neutral Sentiment: New coverage & valuation work — Morgan Stanley initiated coverage and independent DCF/valuation writeups are circulating; these can influence medium‑term positioning but aren’t immediate catalysts. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Coverage Initiated at Morgan Stanley
• Negative Sentiment: Investor nervousness on succession and streaming expertise — analysts and media note D’Amaro’s limited experience in Disney’s media/streaming businesses, raising questions about the company’s content/streaming strategy under new leadership. What Disney’s new CEO pick tells us about the future of media
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution & lower targets — Wells Fargo cut its price target and Jefferies issued a pessimistic forecast, signaling that some brokers see limited near‑term upside. Wells Fargo & Company Lowers Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target to $150.00 Jefferies Financial Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Stock Price
• Negative Sentiment: Operational headwind — Disney warned international visits are slowing, which could weigh on park revenues and cadence of recovery in global attendance. The Walt Disney Company warns international visits are slowing, and the impact could be noticeable

Walt Disney 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.