Smith Group Asset Management LLC Acquires 27,851 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Smith Group Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 11.4% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 272,550 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after buying an additional 27,851 shares during the quarter. Smith Group Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $26,268,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of DIS. Guardian Partners Inc. boosted its holdings in Walt Disney by 0.3% in the 1st quarter. Guardian Partners Inc. now owns 32,991 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $3,188,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the period. Amundi raised its position in shares of Walt Disney by 2.5% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 11,349,651 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,093,878,000 after buying an additional 273,128 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 35.6% in the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 10,652 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $1,027,000 after buying an additional 2,796 shares during the period. Talon Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney during the first quarter worth about $1,009,000. Finally, Regal Partners Ltd bought a new position in Walt Disney during the first quarter valued at about $22,196,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: An investment article argued that Disney’s turnaround is gaining traction and presented a potential 30% upside case, highlighting improving streaming economics, content opportunities and the company’s diversified entertainment portfolio. Disney’s Turnaround Is Here: Why I’m Buying The Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Disney was also featured as a possible “dip-buy” candidate for long-term investors. The comparison with Salesforce reinforces the view that DIS’s depressed valuation could offer upside if earnings growth and its broader turnaround continue. Disney or Salesforce: Which Beaten-Down Dow Giant Is the Smarter Dip-Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is reportedly courting Macaulay Culkin for a new Home Alone sequel. Although unconfirmed, a recognizable franchise and original cast member could support future theatrical, streaming and merchandise demand. Macaulay Culkin Reportedly Being Courted By Disney For New ‘Home Alone’ Movie
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney is spending approximately $30 million on an Orlando resort makeover. The investment may enhance guest experiences and long-term attendance, but it also represents near-term capital spending without an immediate earnings impact. Disney Quietly Drops $30 Million on Orlando Resort Makeover
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary remains cautious about media-sector competition. Disney was cited among the rivals facing Netflix, YouTube and newer short-form and AI-generated content platforms, underscoring the continuing pressure to produce compelling content and sustain streaming profitability. 3 Stocks Standing Out and 2 Losing Momentum as the Tech Rally Cracks

Walt Disney Trading Up 2.3%

Shares of DIS opened at $98.90 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The stock has a market cap of $171.73 billion, a PE ratio of 15.80, a PEG ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $92.18 and a 1 year high of $120.81. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $99.50 and a 200-day simple moving average of $102.60.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The entertainment giant reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.08. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 8.92% and a net margin of 11.54%.The business had revenue of $25.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.87 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS. Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.640-6.640 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have commented on DIS. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, June 12th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on Walt Disney from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. UBS Group cut their target price on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $133.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Raymond James Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $119.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.00.

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.