The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Receives $135.80 Average PT from Brokerages

Shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-four analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have issued a hold recommendation and seventeen have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $135.80.

DIS has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price objective on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Evercore increased their price target on Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of DIS opened at $101.30 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $179.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. Walt Disney has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $108.55 and its 200-day moving average is $110.67.

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, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.40 earnings per share. Equities analysts anticipate that Walt Disney will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Audent Global Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in Walt Disney by 13.4% in the 4th quarter. Audent Global Asset Management LLC now owns 8,399 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $962,000 after acquiring an additional 992 shares during the last quarter. Rubicon Advisors GP acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth approximately $228,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 4.6% in the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 1,286,250 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $146,396,000 after purchasing an additional 56,685 shares in the last quarter. Union Savings Bank bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth approximately $209,000. Finally, Redwood Family Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,112,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Pixar’s new original film “Hoppers” opened at an above‑forecast $46M, taking the top spot at the US/Canada box office — a near‑term boost to theatrical revenue and evidence Disney still produces big tentpole hits. Disney’s Pixar Film Hoppers Opens No.1 With $46 Million Debut
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks highlight Disney as a strong value stock, pointing to attractive style scores and valuation metrics that could appeal to bargain hunters if near‑term risks fade. Here’s Why Walt Disney (DIS) is a Strong Value Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing and park engagement activities (summer sweepstakes, flyovers, new ride construction milestones and commemorative plaques) support brand momentum but are unlikely to move near‑term earnings materially. You Could Win A Dream Trip To Walt Disney World® Resort — Seriously
• Neutral Sentiment: Local PR — plaques and community coverage around Disney World and Disney Springs — helps reputation and long‑term park demand recovery, but with limited immediate financial impact. Orlando unveils plaque celebrating Disney’s historic Florida Project announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Business Insider reports YouTube’s ad revenue now exceeds that of Disney, NBC, Paramount and WBD combined — signaling intensifying competition for ad dollars, streaming viewership and advertiser budgets that could pressure Disney’s ad‑supported streaming growth and margins. YouTube now generates more ad revenue than Disney, NBC, Paramount, and WBD — combined
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/geopolitical risk: sellers are trimming travel & leisure exposure amid renewed U.S.–Israel–Iran tensions, which is weighing on park and travel‑related names including Disney. That sentiment is driving short‑term downside pressure. Disney Stock Slides To Start The Week: What’s Behind The Weakness?
• Negative Sentiment: Disney remains one of the most shorted Dow stocks, per short‑interest data — a sign of persistent bear positioning that can amplify volatility and downside if negative news continues. Disney (DIS) Is One of the Most Shorted Dow Stocks: The Contrarian Bear Case

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.