Securian Asset Management Inc. Sells 7,161 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Securian Asset Management Inc. cut its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 7.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 86,829 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 7,161 shares during the period. Securian Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $9,942,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. increased its holdings in Walt Disney by 82.5% during the second quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 208 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth approximately $37,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Walt Disney Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $114.56 on Wednesday. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $109.68 and its 200 day moving average is $114.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.71. The stock has a market capitalization of $204.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.70, a PEG ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.44.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 13.14% and a return on equity of 9.37%. The firm had revenue of $22.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.78 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.14 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a $0.75 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.87%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DIS has been the subject of several research reports. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $141.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, October 17th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $159.00 to $152.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $144.00 to $136.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Arete Research raised Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Finally, Raymond James Financial restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.20.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: China box-office surge — Disney says Zootopia 2 is China’s top Hollywood film ever, evidence of international theatrical strength that boosts near-term content revenue and studio leverage. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Record-breaking performance — Coverage noting “Zootopia 2” shattering longstanding Disney records underscores stronger-than-expected box office tailwinds. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Avatar box-office strength — “Avatar: Fire and Ash” crossed $1B in 18 days; big theatrical franchises can raise near-term revenue and improve quarterly results. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness — Bank of America reiterated a Buy and $140 price target, citing streaming turnaround, parks reacceleration and strategic optionality; Zacks also highlights earnings growth and price strength. These notes support investor conviction. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Merchandise & fan engagement — New retro-style MagicBand+ and collector pin releases support retail/ancillary revenue and guest engagement but are modest revenue drivers. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Creative/PR stories — New films (e.g., wordless animated film “Versa”) and museum/theater exhibits are positive for brand but low immediate financial impact. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy summer discounts — Reports that Walt Disney World is offering up to 40% off summer hotel rates and multiple different summer discounts point to weaker parks/hospitality pricing power and could weigh on revenues and margins. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Operational & reputational risks — Coverage of recent deaths and safety incidents at Disney World and an investigation into a suspected suicide raise reputational and legal risks that could impact attendance and guest sentiment. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Closures and mix of park changes — Disney shut an iconic restaurant and is rolling out major park changes this year; closures and operational shifts can hit near-term F&B revenue and guest satisfaction. Read More. Read More.

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.