Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt Acquires New Holdings in The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt bought a new stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm bought 12,304 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,192,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 29.2% in the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 8,522,860 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $969,646,000 after acquiring an additional 1,924,200 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC increased its stake in shares of Walt Disney by 5.5% during the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 1,516,177 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $172,495,000 after acquiring an additional 78,914 shares during the period. Windsor Advisory Group LLC raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 297.9% during the first quarter. Windsor Advisory Group LLC now owns 10,082 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $972,000 after purchasing an additional 7,548 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 18.8% during the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 96,476 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $10,976,000 after purchasing an additional 15,243 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cullen Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the second quarter worth approximately $4,092,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. UBS Group set a $115.00 price objective on Walt Disney in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Wolfe Research set a $131.00 price objective on Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Citigroup decreased their target price on Walt Disney from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Phillip Securities raised Walt Disney from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $127.61.

Insider Activity at Walt Disney

In other Walt Disney news, EVP Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares of Walt Disney stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.32, for a total transaction of $382,326.72. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Brent Woodford sold 7,238 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.31, for a total transaction of $762,233.78. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 62,323 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,563,235.13. This trade represents a 10.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.17% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Walt Disney Price Performance

NYSE DIS opened at $108.15 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $100.63 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $101.58. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The company has a market cap of $186.74 billion, a PE ratio of 22.30, a PEG ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.39. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $92.18 and a 1 year high of $119.78.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The entertainment giant reported $2.06 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $25.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.39 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 8.70% and a return on equity of 9.90%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.61 earnings per share. Walt Disney has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.642-6.642 EPS. On average, analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Key Walt Disney News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Streaming ecosystem expansion: Disney+ and Hulu’s video-podcast partnership with iHeartMedia will bring video versions of six popular podcasts to Disney’s streaming platforms. The initiative could increase engagement, broaden content offerings and improve the value proposition of Disney’s direct-to-consumer services. Can The Walt Disney Company DIS’s iHeartMedia IHRT Partnership Strengthen its Streaming Ecosystem?
• Positive Sentiment: Streaming and parks momentum: Analyst coverage points to streaming profits and theme-park growth as key drivers of Disney’s strong third-quarter performance. New content, resorts and cruise capacity could support revenue and earnings growth in the next phase of the company’s strategy. Can DIS Stock Maintain Momentum With Streaming Wins and Parks Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Resort investment: Disney revealed additional details for Lakeshore Lodge, a new Walt Disney World resort scheduled to open in July 2027. Waterfront accommodations, cottages and a lazy river could strengthen Disney’s premium lodging offering and support long-term parks monetization. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Rooms, Opens July 2027
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming investor event: CFO Hugh Johnston is scheduled to participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 9. Investors may look for updates on streaming profitability, parks demand and capital allocation, but no new financial guidance was announced. The Walt Disney Company to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Technology Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Growth comparison risk: Commentary contrasting Disney with Netflix underscores that Disney’s larger, diversified business may offer scale and stability, but Netflix has shown more consistent double-digit revenue growth. This may limit enthusiasm if Disney’s streaming growth does not accelerate. Walt Disney vs. Netflix

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.