Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. Has $367.07 Million Holdings in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. raised its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 2.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 3,205,844 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 74,083 shares during the period. Walt Disney accounts for approximately 1.7% of Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. owned 0.18% of Walt Disney worth $367,069,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $108.79 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $110.95 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $112.64. The company has a market capitalization of $192.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.43. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $80.10 and a 1 year high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.65.

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

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

DIS has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.80.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney named parks chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO, ending succession uncertainty — markets view the move as a stabilizing, continuity-oriented choice given his parks track record. Walt Disney names parks chief D’Amaro as new CEO
• Positive Sentiment: Parks are booming: theme-park revenue topped $10B for the quarter and operators see further runway for attendance and pricing power, supporting near-term cash flow and profit. The Walt Disney Company parks are booming, and there’s still runway left
• Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim reaffirmed a Buy on DIS, signaling institutional support that can bolster investor confidence after recent volatility. Guggenheim Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentary are parsing streaming strategy post‑earnings — several pieces note improving streaming trends but emphasize that content cadence and margin progress remain key longer-term drivers. What Disney’s earnings and CEO change tell us about streaming now
• Neutral Sentiment: Market interest is elevated (Zacks notes DIS as a trending ticker), which can increase short-term volatility as investors reprice on news flow. The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Research/coverage moves: Morgan Stanley initiated coverage and TD Cowen reiterated a Hold — fresh analyst attention can create headline-driven swings but mixed signals keep consensus unchanged for now. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Coverage Initiated at Morgan Stanley
• Negative Sentiment: Disney warned international park visits are slowing, which could pressure revenue growth and margins if the trend continues. The Walt Disney Company warns international visits are slowing
• Negative Sentiment: Some firms cut targets or issued cautious notes after leadership change and to reflect longer-term risks: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target and Jefferies published a pessimistic outlook — these headlines weighed on sentiment in prior sessions. Wells Fargo Lowers Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target to $150.00 Jefferies Financial Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Walt Disney

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.