Strs Ohio Has $121.70 Million Position in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Strs Ohio increased its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 16.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,062,909 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 150,615 shares during the period. Strs Ohio’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $121,703,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. raised its stake in Walt Disney by 82.5% during the 2nd quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 208 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new position in Walt Disney during the second quarter valued at about $37,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Finally, Navigoe LLC increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 89.2% during the third quarter. Navigoe LLC now owns 403 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.20.

Walt Disney Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of DIS opened at $113.23 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $109.93 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $113.63. The firm has a market capitalization of $202.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.51, a PEG ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.44. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $80.10 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.71.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 13th. The entertainment giant reported $1.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $22.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.78 billion. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.37% and a net margin of 13.14%.The firm’s revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.14 EPS. On average, analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a $0.75 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 139.0%. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.87%.

Walt Disney News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks reports Disney’s improving cash flow is enabling a 50% dividend increase and larger buybacks as streaming becomes profitable and capital spending eases — a direct shareholder-return catalyst. Is Disney’s Stronger Cash Flow Generation Supporting Higher Payouts?
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha reiterates a Buy, arguing Q1 FY2026 could deliver outsized performance — a near-term earnings beat would likely boost sentiment and share momentum. Disney: Q1 2026 May Bring Forth Outsized Performance – Reiterate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Yahoo reports a major new theme park coming near Disney’s existing footprint — incremental park capacity and demand should support long-term attendance and revenue growth. A major new theme park is coming to Disney’s backyard
• Neutral Sentiment: 24/7 Wall St. outlines two ways AI could help Disney improve content personalization and production efficiency — potential upside but speculative and timing unclear. 2 Ways AI Could Help Disney Stock Turn Things Around
• Neutral Sentiment: New documentary and guest-feedback-driven park changes (coverage on MSN/IGN/Yahoo) bolster brand and guest experience — positive for reputation but smaller near-term financial impact. The New Documentary Disneyland Handcrafted Reveals How the Legendary Theme Park Was Created…
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes Jim Cramer mentioned a Disney price-target cut — a reminder that sentiment can flip quickly and some analysts still see limited near-term upside. Jim Cramer Mentions Disney (DIS) Price Target Cut
• Negative Sentiment: A valuation note (Yahoo) flags that while P/E suggests value, DCF analysis raises potential overpricing — valuation concerns could cap multiple expansion. Assessing Walt Disney (DIS) Valuation As P/E Suggests Value But DCF Flags Possible Overpricing

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.