Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO Sells 14,952 Shares of The Walt Disney Company $DIS

Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO cut its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 73.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,281 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 14,952 shares during the period. Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $605,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter worth about $37,000. Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 2nd quarter valued at $48,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of NYSE DIS opened at $111.62 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $199.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The Walt Disney Company has a 1 year low of $80.10 and a 1 year high of $124.69. The business has a 50-day moving average of $110.51 and a two-hundred day moving average of $113.26.

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

Walt Disney Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

DIS has been the subject of a number of research reports. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $144.00 to $136.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Evercore ISI raised their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $140.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $141.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.20.

Key Stories Impacting Walt Disney

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes Disney rose despite broader market weakness and highlights recent share gains tied to improving fundamentals and sentiment. Walt Disney (DIS) Increases Despite Market Slip
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks analysis argues Disney’s franchise “flywheel” (films → streaming → products → parks & experiences) is delivering more durable revenue growth, supporting a constructive medium-term thesis. Disney’s Franchise Success Continues
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary (TipRanks, others) suggests upside potential as streaming gains and franchise cashflows improve investor conviction. Walt Disney Stock Forecast: Analysts See Upside Brewing
• Neutral Sentiment: Disney filing revealed building footprints for new “Cars Land” and “Villains Land,” signaling pipeline expansion at parks — a long-term positive for experiences but with incremental capex. Cars Land and Villains Land Building Footprints Revealed
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple pre-earnings pieces remind investors to weigh streaming improvements against theatrical headwinds and cruise cost pressure — many recommend waiting for Q1 results for clarity. Disney Stock Before Q1 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer/PR items (former Tinkerbell performer interview, celebrity ride anecdotes, student behind-the-scenes coverage, new Minnie luggage, and a high‑end house listing) drive brand engagement but are unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals. Former Disney Parks Character Performer Gives Inside Look
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually cold Florida weather forced temporary water-park closures and produced the coldest weekend in years at Walt Disney World — a short-term headwind to attendance/revenue at parks and experiences. Disney World, Universal Orlando close water parks
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks and other previews highlight lingering theatrical box-office headwinds and elevated cruise costs that could pressure near-term margins and earnings until the company reports Q1 results. Countdown to Disney Q1 Earnings

Walt Disney 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.