Fayez Sarofim & Co Sells 10,776 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Fayez Sarofim & Co lessened its position in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 2.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 433,609 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 10,776 shares during the period. Fayez Sarofim & Co’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $49,648,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 48.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $99.29 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. The Walt Disney Company has a fifty-two week low of $80.10 and a fifty-two week high of $124.69. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $107.75 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $110.29. The company has a market capitalization of $175.89 billion, a PE ratio of 14.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.54 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.40 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have weighed in on DIS. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.80.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Walt Disney World set reopening dates for several refreshed attractions (including the revamped Buzz Lightyear ride and Big Thunder Mountain), which should help drive park traffic and F&B/merchandise spend as seasonal travel picks up. Walt Disney World announces reopening dates for Buzz Lightyear, Big Thunder Mountain
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is rolling out new family experiences and a “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” program with refreshed attractions and summer savings, plus the return of select free-dining promotions — initiatives that can stimulate bookings and incremental park revenue for the high season. Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences, Refreshed Attractions and Summer Savings for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER
• Positive Sentiment: Disney+ content additions: the children’s hit Bluey is getting a firm arrival date on Disney+, and a new Star Wars series (Maul: Shadow Lord) launches in April — fresh originals that help engagement and retention on the streaming platform. Disney World Announces Exactly When Bluey Will Finally Arrive
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership update: Disney named Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer (effective March 19), a senior internal hire under incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro that suggests management is stabilizing communications and strategy ahead of operational initiatives. Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Promotional/consumer coverage such as guides to park footwear and lifestyle pieces are driving consumer interest but have little direct financial impact; they do reflect ongoing consumer engagement with the parks. I Visit Disney World Every Month & These Are the Most Supportive Sneakers for Walking 10+ Miles at the Parks
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market takes: commentary noting Disney’s attractive valuation and strategic moves (e.g., NFL rights) highlight upside catalysts but caution about lingering execution risks; these views can influence investor sentiment without immediate revenue impact. Walt Disney Stock Looks Cheap. But Is It a Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Ad-revenue competition: a report highlights YouTube generating more ad revenue in 2025 than Disney and several legacy media companies, underlining margin pressure and the challenge of monetizing streaming at scale. YouTube Out Earns Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, and More Just From Ad Revenue in 2025

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.