Citigroup Cuts Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Price Target to $135.00

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) had its price target decreased by investment analysts at Citigroup from $145.00 to $135.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the entertainment giant’s stock. Citigroup’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 36.24% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. UBS Group decreased their price objective on Walt Disney from $138.00 to $133.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Guggenheim increased their price target on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Walt Disney from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $139.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. One investment 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 given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $128.38.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:DIS opened at $99.09 on Wednesday. Walt Disney has a 52 week low of $92.18 and a 52 week high of $120.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $172.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.80, a PEG ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.39. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $99.50 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $102.60. 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, beating the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.87 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.45 EPS. The business’s revenue 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. On average, analysts expect that Walt Disney will post 6.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DIS. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Curio Wealth LLC increased its position in Walt Disney by 110.4% during the 4th quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 223 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Sfam LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walt Disney News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Walt Disney World is investing at least $30 million in projects outside its theme parks, including resort-related improvements and entertainment venues. The spending could support guest traffic, per-visitor spending and the broader Experiences segment, although the near-term financial impact is likely limited. Walt Disney World invests at least $30M in projects outside its theme parks
• Positive Sentiment: Disney is reportedly courting Macaulay Culkin to reprise his role as Kevin McCallister in a new Home Alone film. His involvement could strengthen the reboot’s marketing appeal and help Disney monetize a well-known franchise, though the project remains speculative and no formal announcement has been made. Macaulay Culkin Reportedly Being Courted By Disney For New Home Alone Movie
• Neutral Sentiment: One investment article argues that Disney’s turnaround is underway and sees roughly 30% upside, reflecting optimism around streaming profitability, parks and the company’s broader restructuring. This is an opinion-based bullish thesis rather than a new company announcement. Disney’s Turnaround Is Here: Why I’m Buying The Upside
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank trimmed its FY2027 Disney EPS forecast to $7.46 from $7.47. The reduction is minimal, but it adds modest pressure to sentiment as investors monitor whether earnings growth can exceed the broader consensus forecast of $6.83 for the current fiscal year. Erste Group Bank lowers Walt Disney earnings estimate

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.