VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Sells 184,800 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al trimmed its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 51.6% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 173,200 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 184,800 shares during the quarter. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $19,705,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 5,876 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $669,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC grew its position in Walt Disney by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC now owns 2,995 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $343,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC grew its position in Walt Disney by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. CFO4Life Group LLC now owns 7,894 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $904,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares during the last quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. grew its position in Walt Disney by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. now owns 2,357 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $270,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Y.D. More Investments Ltd grew its position in Walt Disney by 21.9% during the 3rd quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 524 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $60,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Disney received a bullish analyst note, with Phillip Securities upgrading the stock from “moderate buy” to “strong-buy,” which can support investor confidence in the name. Zacks.com
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted roughly 20% upside to Disney shares, citing progress toward streaming profitability and the strength of Disney’s broader media, parks, and entertainment ecosystem. Article
• Positive Sentiment: Disney’s upfront presentation and executive comments emphasized cross-platform advertising scale, live events, and major franchises such as the Grammys, Super Bowl, and Oscars, reinforcing the company’s monetization story. Article
• Positive Sentiment: Disney also promoted upcoming content and brand strength, including new streaming releases like “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “VisionQuest,” plus strong awards-season recognition at the Golden Trailer Awards. Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that Disney World president Jeff Vahle plans to step down in 2026 are more of an organizational change than a clear business catalyst, so the market impact is likely limited. Article
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are watching growing FCC scrutiny of Disney’s media operations, which could increase compliance risk and pressure flexibility in its broadcast and cable businesses. Article
• Negative Sentiment: News of Disney permanently shutting down a popular section of a park may create some near-term negative sentiment around the parks segment, even if the financial impact is unclear. Article

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently commented on DIS shares. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price objective on the stock. Phillip Securities raised shares of Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Walt Disney from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $134.47.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of DIS stock opened at $104.90 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $100.92 and a 200-day moving average price of $106.42. The Walt Disney Company has a 52 week low of $92.18 and a 52 week high of $124.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $182.16 billion, a PE ratio of 16.76, a P/E/G ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 1.41. 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 quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 8.92%. The firm had revenue of $25.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.45 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.82 earnings per share for the current year.

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.