Graves Light Lenhart Wealth Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 51.1% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 12,990 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 13,548 shares during the quarter. Graves Light Lenhart Wealth Inc.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $1,250,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC grew its holdings in Walt Disney by 110.4% in the fourth quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Sfam LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.71% of the company’s stock.
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- Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS beat estimates. Disney reported fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.06 per share, up from $1.61 a year earlier and above the roughly $1.86–$1.88 analyst consensus. Revenue rose 6.8% to $25.25 billion, although it slightly missed expectations. Walt Disney Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Parks and experiences delivered record results. The Experiences segment generated nearly $10 billion in quarterly revenue, up 10%, as U.S. attendance and guest spending improved. Theme-park strength helped offset weaker international tourism. How Disney Parks Are Bucking a Travel Slowdown
- Positive Sentiment: “Toy Story 5” demonstrated Disney’s franchise flywheel. The film’s more than $1 billion box office haul supported studio revenue, Disney+ viewing, merchandise sales and demand at parks and cruises. Segment operating income rose 21%, while streaming operating income more than doubled to approximately $712 million. Disney Earnings Buoyed by Toy Story 5, Theme Parks and Streaming Profit
- Positive Sentiment: Advertising and distribution initiatives may broaden growth. Disney sold out advertising inventory for the next Super Bowl and is exploring a free, ad-supported streaming product that could attract price-sensitive viewers and funnel users toward Disney+. Disney Weighs Free Ad-Supported Streaming
- Positive Sentiment: Disney and TikTok agreed to share short-form fan content. A pilot will bring Disney-related creator videos from TikTok to a short-form section of Disney+, potentially increasing engagement and extending the reach of Disney’s intellectual property. Disney+ Looks to TikTok Creators
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney is streamlining its portfolio. The company agreed to sell its 50% stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for approximately $1.2 billion in cash, reinforcing its focus on streaming, ESPN and core franchises. Disney Exits A+E in $1.2 Billion Deal
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue and guidance remain watch points. Quarterly revenue came in below forecasts, and the FY2026 EPS outlook of 6.642 is below consensus near 6.83, potentially limiting further upside if future results do not accelerate.
- Negative Sentiment: Recent box-office disappointments highlight execution risk. Disney defended the weaker performance of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” and “Moana,” underscoring continued dependence on successful franchise releases.
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Walt Disney Stock Up 3.8%
Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $101.94 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $177.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.28, a PEG ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The Walt Disney Company has a 12-month low of $92.18 and a 12-month high of $119.78. The business’s 50 day moving average is $98.85 and its 200 day moving average is $101.94.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.20. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The business had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.39 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.61 earnings per share. Walt Disney’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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.
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