Guggenheim Issues Positive Forecast for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Stock Price

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) had its price target lifted by equities researchers at Guggenheim from $115.00 to $120.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the entertainment giant’s stock. Guggenheim’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 8.77% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $150.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 27th. UBS Group reissued a “mixed” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and issued a $123.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Raymond James Financial upgraded Walt Disney from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price target on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Morgan Stanley began coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target on the stock. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $133.73.

Walt Disney Price Performance

DIS traded up $2.27 on Thursday, hitting $110.33. 4,724,174 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 10,810,149. Walt Disney has a fifty-two week low of $92.18 and a fifty-two week high of $124.69. The stock has a market cap of $195.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.41. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $100.82 and a 200-day moving average price of $106.64. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.87 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Walt Disney will post 6.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 110.4% in the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat and streaming profitability milestone — Disney reported adjusted EPS $1.57 vs. $1.49 expected, revenue of ~$25.17B, and stronger direct‑to‑consumer margins that investors framed as evidence streaming is turning profitable. Disney Jumps 8.4% As Streaming Profitability Hits New Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street upgrades follow the quarter — multiple firms raised price targets after the Q2 results and management commentary, adding momentum to the rally. Disney Just Got a Wall Street Pile-On: Three Firms Hike Price Targets After Q2 Crusher
• Positive Sentiment: Theme‑park spending remains strong — Parks revenue hit a Q2 record with guest spending up ~5%, supporting better overall revenue and cash flow. Disney Experiences 2026 Revenue Hits Q2 Record as Guest Spending Rises 5%
• Positive Sentiment: New CEO set a clear growth plan and reiterated capital‑return focus — Josh D’Amaro outlined a three‑pillar strategy (IP, global reach, AI/tech), signaled streaming and parks investments, and the company reiterated FY26 EPS guidance (6.64). That narrative helped sentiment. Disney’s new CEO lays out his long-term vision as company sees streaming and theme-park momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q2 earnings call transcript is available for detail review — useful for quantifying segment trends, ad/subscriber commentary, and management Q&A. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. park attendance softness and international tourism headwinds — management noted lower attendance in the U.S. (fewer international tourists), which caps upside and is a watch item for near‑term park revenue growth. Dow Jones Futures Rise, Oil Prices Dive Below $100 On Report That U.S.-Iran Deal Close; AMD Soars On Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Cost cuts and layoffs may weigh on execution and brand marketing — recent reductions (about 1,000 roles) are aimed at savings but may have short‑term operational or reputational impacts. Disney’s New CEO Starts With Job Cuts And A Corporate Reputation To Rebuild

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.