Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Shares Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Posted by Caroline Horne on Mar 12th, 2026

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). In a filing disclosed on March 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Walt Disney stock on February 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Thermon Group (NYSE:THR) on 3/2/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) on 3/2/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) on 2/26/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) on 2/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) on 2/24/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 2/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) on 2/24/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Champion Homes (NYSE:SKY) on 2/23/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:TPH) on 2/23/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/20/2026.

Walt Disney Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of NYSE:DIS traded down $1.38 during trading on Thursday, hitting $99.51. 10,159,391 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 11,794,734. 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 firm has a market cap of $176.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.63, a PEG ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.42. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $108.29 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $110.60. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The business had revenue of $25.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.40 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Walt Disney

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 7.7% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,980,000 after purchasing an additional 1,904 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in Walt Disney by 31.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $678,000 after buying an additional 1,322 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its position in Walt Disney by 16.2% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,227,000 after buying an additional 2,503 shares during the period. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter valued at $2,169,000. Finally, Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at about $53,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

Positive Sentiment: Disney named long‑time studio communications executive Paul Roeder as Senior EVP & Chief Communications Officer, reporting to incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro — a move that signals management is assembling D’Amaro’s core team to manage messaging around strategy and transitions. Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer
Positive Sentiment: Walt Disney World announced reopening dates for refreshed major attractions (Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain), which can drive attendance and per-guest spend when they relaunch. Walt Disney World announces reopening date for revamped Buzz Lightyear ride
Positive Sentiment: Disney is promoting new family experiences and a “Kids’ Summer” package including refreshed attractions and summer savings (including a free dining promotion), which could boost bookings and hotel occupancy this season. Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences, Refreshed Attractions and Summer Savings
Neutral Sentiment: Broader leadership reshuffle continues (including a new chairman for Disney Experiences), an effort to codify Parks leadership as Josh D’Amaro moves into the CEO role — this reduces succession uncertainty but execution risk remains. Disney Names Thomas Mazloum As New Head Of Experiences
Neutral Sentiment: Annual shareholders’ meeting will be webcast March 18 — investors should watch management comments for updated guidance or strategy under the incoming CEO. The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Negative Sentiment: Industry data show YouTube’s ad revenue surpassed Disney’s media ad revenue in 2025, underscoring competitive pressure from digital platforms on Disney’s advertising and content monetization. YouTube Out Earns Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, and More Just From Ad Revenue in 2025
Negative Sentiment: Disney remains one of the most shorted Dow stocks and faces active bear narratives about execution and ad-revenue weakness — that can amplify share volatility even if fundamentals improve. Disney (DIS) Is One of the Most Shorted Dow Stocks: The Contrarian Bear Case

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DIS has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $151.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target for the company. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned 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 an average price target of $135.80.

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About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Walt Disney Company Profile

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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.