FY2027 EPS Estimates for Walt Disney Decreased by Analyst

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) – Erste Group Bank decreased their FY2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Walt Disney in a research note issued to investors on Monday, July 27th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now forecasts that the entertainment giant will post earnings per share of $7.46 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $7.47. The consensus estimate for Walt Disney’s current full-year earnings is $6.83 per share.

DIS has been the topic of several other research reports. Weiss Ratings downgraded Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $126.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $146.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $129.00.

Walt Disney Trading Up 2.3%

NYSE:DIS opened at $98.90 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $99.50 and a 200 day simple moving average of $102.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $171.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.39. Walt Disney has a 1-year low of $92.18 and a 1-year high of $120.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The company had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.45 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Walt Disney

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in DIS. Brighton Jones LLC raised 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 worth $2,980,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in Walt Disney by 31.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $678,000 after purchasing an additional 1,322 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 16.2% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,227,000 after purchasing an additional 2,503 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC raised its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 28.6% during the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 8,330 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $1,033,000 after purchasing an additional 1,855 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 10.8% during the 2nd quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 115,759 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $14,355,000 after buying an additional 11,304 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis argues that Disney’s turnaround is gaining traction and sees roughly 30% upside, reinforcing the view that the stock’s valuation may not fully reflect improving streaming, entertainment and parks prospects. Disney’s Turnaround Is Here: Why I’m Buying The Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is reportedly courting Macaulay Culkin to reprise Kevin McCallister in a new Home Alone film. Although unconfirmed, the potential reboot could leverage a recognizable franchise to drive audience engagement and streaming value. Macaulay Culkin Reportedly Being Courted By Disney For New Home Alone Movie
• Positive Sentiment: Disney reportedly committed about $30 million to an Orlando resort makeover, signaling continued investment in its high-margin parks business and efforts to support attendance, guest spending and long-term resort demand. Disney Quietly Drops $30 Million on Orlando Resort Makeover
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary presents Disney as a beaten-down Dow stock and a possible “dip-buy” candidate, but frames the decision against Salesforce rather than providing a new company-specific catalyst. Disney or Salesforce: Which Beaten-Down Dow Giant Is the Smarter Dip-Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank trimmed its fiscal 2027 EPS forecast for Disney to $7.46 from $7.47. The change is negligible and remains above the current-year consensus of $6.83, but it offers little incremental earnings momentum. Erste Group Bank Disney Earnings Estimate
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary on the broader media group highlights competitive pressure from Netflix, Paramount Skydance, YouTube and short-form content. This suggests Disney must continue improving streaming profitability and content returns to justify a sustained rerating. 3 Stocks Standing Out and 2 Losing Momentum as the Tech Rally Cracks

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.