The Walt Disney Company $DIS Shares Bought by Farallon Capital Management LLC

Farallon Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 6.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 5,198,968 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 324,700 shares during the period. Walt Disney makes up approximately 2.4% of Farallon Capital Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding. Farallon Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $595,282,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during 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 worth about $33,000. Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 48.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 291 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 95 shares during the period. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of 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 stock has a market capitalization of $175.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.60, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.42. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $107.75 and a 200 day moving average price of $110.29.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently commented on DIS shares. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $152.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Citigroup decreased their price target on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $151.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, UBS Group restated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.80.

Key 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 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.