Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Stock Acquired Rep. Julia Letlow

Representative Julia Letlow (R-Louisiana) recently bought shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). In a filing disclosed on January 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Walt Disney stock on November 3rd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT ACCOUNT #025” account.

Representative Julia Letlow also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 12/16/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) on 12/16/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of United Rentals (NYSE:URI) on 12/16/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) on 12/8/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) on 12/8/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Icon Energy (NASDAQ:ICON) on 12/8/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 12/8/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) on 12/8/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Waters (NYSE:WAT) on 12/8/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) on 12/8/2025.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Shares of DIS stock traded down $0.19 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $113.34. The stock had a trading volume of 7,957,553 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,302,375. The Walt Disney Company has a 1-year low of $80.10 and a 1-year high of $124.69. The firm has a market cap of $202.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.52, a PEG ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The business’s fifty day moving average is $109.99 and its 200-day moving average is $114.04.

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

Walt Disney Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.75 per share. This represents a yield of 139.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Walt Disney’s payout ratio is presently 21.87%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DIS has been the topic of several recent research reports. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Friday, November 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Arete Research raised Walt Disney to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Phillip Securities upgraded Walt Disney to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Nineteen investment 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walt Disney 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: Disney created a centralized enterprise marketing organization and named Asad Ayaz as Chief Marketing & Brand Officer to unify marketing across studios, parks, ESPN and streaming — a move investors may view as improving cross-company coordination and ROI on content and park promotions. The Walt Disney Company Establishes New Enterprise Marketing Organization; Names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerages are largely constructive: DIS has a consensus “Moderate Buy” from analysts, which supports upside expectations and may limit downside even as investor sentiment fluctuates. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
• Positive Sentiment: Theme-park initiatives look supportive of attendance/revenue: Disney is retooling Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with a pivot toward the original trilogy and other guest-facing changes that could refresh demand at Disneyland. Park-level improvements can meaningfully lift recurring consumer spending. Disney Will Bring the Original Star Wars Trilogy to Disneyland in Theme Park Pivot
• Positive Sentiment: Park refurbishments and anniversaries (e.g., the 40th anniversary of the “Seas” attraction, ride refreshes) reinforce continued investment in experiences that drive attendance and per-guest spending. ‘Seas’ attraction celebrates 40 years at Walt Disney World
• Neutral Sentiment: Kathleen Kennedy’s departure from Lucasfilm and the promotion of Dave Filoni (creative) and Lynwen Brennan (business) introduces execution uncertainty for Star Wars films — Filoni has streaming success but limited box-office track record, so investors will watch upcoming theatrical projects (e.g., “The Mandalorian & Grogu”) for signals about blockbuster potential. Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and early-2026 trading notes point to mixed short-term momentum; these macro and sentiment pieces matter less than concrete subscriber, box-office and park metrics for DIS’s valuation. Disney Predictions and More

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walt Disney

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DIS. Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. lifted its position in shares of Walt Disney by 82.5% during the 2nd quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 208 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in Walt Disney in the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Letlow

Julia Letlow (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District. She assumed office on April 14, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Letlow (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on November 3, 2026.

Julia Letlow earned a doctorate. Letlow’s career experience includes working as a senior administrator with the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

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.