Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Upgraded by Raymond James Financial to Outperform Rating

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) was upgraded by stock analysts at Raymond James Financial from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report issued on Wednesday,Finviz reports. The firm currently has a $115.00 price objective on the entertainment giant’s stock. Raymond James Financial’s price target suggests a potential upside of 19.41% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also recently commented on DIS. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $136.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $151.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $132.81.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of Walt Disney stock opened at $96.31 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $170.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.42. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $103.90 and its 200-day moving average is $108.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.61. Walt Disney has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $124.69.

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

Institutional Trading of Walt Disney

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co grew its stake in Walt Disney by 8.8% in the 3rd quarter. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co now owns 284,894 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $32,620,000 after buying an additional 23,100 shares during the last quarter. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 130.5% in the 3rd quarter. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC now owns 13,590 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,556,000 after acquiring an additional 7,695 shares during the period. SVB Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth approximately $1,352,000. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 244.6% during the third quarter. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors LLC now owns 10,365 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,187,000 after acquiring an additional 7,357 shares during the period. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the third quarter worth approximately $21,177,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney opened its new World of Frozen land at Disneyland Paris and rebranded the resort’s second park as “Disney Adventure World” — described as one of the largest park investments in Europe. This is a direct earnings-driver for the Experiences segment (attendance, F&B, merchandise, and pricing power) and supports longer-term park revenue growth. Disney’s World Of Frozen Puts Experiences Division In European Focus
• Positive Sentiment: Disney reported streaming operating income of roughly $450M in Q1, up about 72% year-over-year, and beat revenue/earnings estimates for the quarter — evidence the company’s streaming business is moving toward sustainable profitability, which is central to any valuation rerating. Streaming Profits Are Up 72% Yet Disney Shares Are Down 17% This Year
• Positive Sentiment: Needham reiterated a Buy rating and a $125 price target — a sign some sell-side analysts see meaningful upside if Disney can convince the market it remains a major media/streaming competitor while scaling parks growth. Reasserting Disney’s Media Identity
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports say Disney is eyeing a major buyout of Epic Games (creator of Fortnite). If true, this could be transformational for interactive/gaming strategy — but it’s speculative, would be capital intensive, and faces regulatory/valuation hurdles. Disney Eyes Major Buyout Deal for Fortnite Creator Epic Games
• Negative Sentiment: An AI-powered, Nvidia-backed talking Olaf robot malfunctioned after debuting at Disneyland Paris — a minor operational/PR hit that highlights risks integrating advanced tech into guest experiences. An Nvidia AI-powered Olaf malfunctions at Disneyland Paris
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes recent setbacks around Disney’s tech partnerships (Epic layoffs, and criticism of the failed OpenAI/Sora deal), which could slow strategic tech initiatives and raise execution risk. These governance/partnership issues are potential negatives for the company’s long‑term tech/media positioning. Disney (DIS) Faces Setbacks in Epic Games and OpenAI Partnerships

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.