Trust Co of Kansas Purchases 7,179 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Trust Co of Kansas lifted its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 16.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 52,066 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,179 shares during the quarter. Walt Disney makes up about 2.7% of Trust Co of Kansas’ investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest position. Trust Co of Kansas’ holdings in Walt Disney were worth $5,924,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. SouthState Bank Corp lifted its position in Walt Disney by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 48,583 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $5,527,000 after purchasing an additional 536 shares during the period. Capital World Investors increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 4,914,024 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $559,069,000 after buying an additional 75,202 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 12.0% in the 4th quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC now owns 1,881,286 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $210,403,000 after buying an additional 201,145 shares during the period. Modus Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at $126,000. Finally, Valtrion Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 97.2% during the 4th quarter. Valtrion Capital Management LLC now owns 4,503 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $512,000 after acquiring an additional 2,219 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities raised its price target on Disney to $126 from $121 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling confidence in further upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Several pieces highlighted Disney’s improving investment case, including a fresh look at its shifting analyst targets and a separate article arguing that advertising could be Disney’s next major growth engine beyond parks and movies. Why The Narrative Around Walt Disney (DIS) Is Shifting On Mixed Analyst Targets Disney’s next growth story isn’t parks or movies
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney remains part of broader media-sector debate, with a new article comparing it with Netflix as a long-term streaming holding; this is more about valuation and portfolio positioning than a fresh company-specific catalyst. Netflix vs. Disney: Which Streaming Stock Is the Better Long-Term Hold?
• Neutral Sentiment: Another note said Disney is still down significantly since its last earnings report, underscoring lingering post-earnings pressure even though analysts remain constructive. Disney (DIS) Down 8.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney-related event and licensing headlines, including Papa John’s Toy Story 5 promotion and an upcoming industry event at Walt Disney World, add brand visibility but are unlikely to materially move the stock on their own. Is Papa John’s (PZZA) Toy Story 5 Tie-Up Reinforcing Its Brand Moat or Just Buzz? Imagination Meets Innovation at NCTC and ACA Connects’ The Independent Show 2026 in Walt Disney World

Walt Disney Price Performance

NYSE:DIS opened at $99.83 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The firm has a market cap of $173.35 billion, a PE ratio of 15.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 12 month low of $92.18 and a 12 month high of $124.69. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $101.82 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $105.40.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on DIS. Raymond James Financial upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Guggenheim upped their price objective on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Walt Disney from $148.00 to $146.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $133.47.

About Walt Disney

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.