Rockland Trust Co. Has $1.86 Million Stock Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Rockland Trust Co. boosted its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 104.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,215 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,300 shares during the period. Rockland Trust Co.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $1,857,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new position in Walt Disney in the second quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the second quarter worth $37,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Josh D’Amaro officially named CEO; market commentary frames this as the start of a new operational phase with expectations he’ll drive returns and simplify execution. Josh D’Amaro was named Disney’s CEO. Now the real work begins
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is supportive: a recent Seeking Alpha “Strong Buy” piece and an aggregated “Moderate Buy” analyst consensus add conviction to the rally. Disney: A New Era Begins – Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Parks & bookings tailwinds — targeted offers (summer room discounts) and new low down‑payment deals for Florida residents should help drive occupancy and F&B/merch revenue. Disney World Summer 2026 Room Discount Florida residents can now get into Disney World with just $99 down
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing park investments and operations updates (EPCOT ride tech upgrades; permit filings to ease transport) support long‑term attendance/revenue trends. Disney World upgrades EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Disney World Files Permit That Could Help Ease Transportation Congestion
• Neutral Sentiment: Content and programming updates (new season launches, franchise developments) maintain brand engagement but have mixed immediate financial impact. Disney Jr.’s ‘RoboGobo’ kicks off Season 2 Succession Sequel for Disney
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational changes (hotel perks shifting) and legacy/brand stories are notable for guest experience but are not likely to move near‑term earnings materially. Disney hotel perks are shifting in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Major film loss: Disney disclosed a ~$170M loss on the live‑action Snow White, signaling studio cost overruns and pressure on studio margins. This is a near‑term earnings/headline negative. Disney Loses $170 Million On ‘Snow White’
• Negative Sentiment: Executive compensation scrutiny: reports that a top exec’s pay package includes a base salary higher than the CEO may raise governance concerns among some investors. Disney’s No. 2 exec to earn higher base pay than CEO

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DIS has been the subject of a number of research reports. Raymond James Financial restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price objective on the stock. Citigroup dropped their target price 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. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $141.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Evercore raised their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.80.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $110.07 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $194.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.19, a P/E/G ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.43. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $111.07 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $112.38.

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

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a dividend of $0.75 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s payout ratio is presently 22.06%.

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.