Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Given New $135.00 Price Target at Barclays

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) had its price objective raised by analysts at Barclays from $130.00 to $135.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the entertainment giant’s stock. Barclays‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 24.57% from the stock’s current price.

DIS has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Guggenheim upped their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $134.07.

Walt Disney Price Performance

Shares of NYSE DIS traded up $0.31 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $108.37. 9,191,022 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 10,860,561. The firm has a market cap of $191.99 billion, a PE ratio of 15.90, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.41. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $100.82 and its 200-day simple moving average is $106.64. Walt Disney has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $124.69. 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 (NYSE:DIS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Walt Disney will post 6.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of DIS. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 5,876 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $669,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC boosted its position in Walt Disney by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC now owns 2,995 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $343,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC boosted its position in Walt Disney by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC now owns 7,894 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $904,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares during the last quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. now owns 2,357 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $270,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Y.D. More Investments Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 21.9% in the third quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 524 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $60,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings beat and stronger streaming profitability — Disney reported $1.57 EPS vs. $1.49 expected and $25.17B revenue; management highlighted streaming margin improvement and parks revenue growth, which drove recent upside in the stock. Disney earnings beat; Reuters
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street upgrades and price-target lifts — Multiple firms raised price targets after the quarter, reinforcing the narrative of a multi-segment recovery and providing near-term analyst support for the shares. Three firms hike price targets; 247WallSt
• Positive Sentiment: ETF attention and buy-side interest — Coverage noting ETFs heavy in Disney after the earnings beat could amplify flows into DIS if momentum continues. Disney-heavy ETFs; Yahoo Finance
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst moves — Guggenheim raised its target to $120 and kept a buy rating, while Wells Fargo trimmed its target slightly but stayed overweight; overall analyst stance remains constructive but varied. Analyst target changes; Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: New CEO narrative and strategy — Josh D’Amaro’s first earnings/call and 3-pillar growth plan (streaming, parks, IP/AI) sustain investor optimism, but execution risk remains as leadership transition continues. New CEO vision; MSN
• Negative Sentiment: Critical analyst view — A Seeking Alpha piece argues Disney could be “dead money” for years, highlighting concerns about long-term growth and valuation that can pressure sentiment among value-focused holders. Seeking Alpha bearish take
• Negative Sentiment: Legal headline risk — A lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of an actress’ likeness in ‘Avatar’ names James Cameron and Disney, adding headline risk and potential legal/PR costs (likely limited but worth monitoring). Lawsuit re: Avatar; Yahoo

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.