The Walt Disney Company $DIS is Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A.’s 6th Largest Position
by Michael Walen · The Markets DailyQuintet Private Bank Europe S.A. cut its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 3.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 541,154 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 19,318 shares during the period. Walt Disney comprises 3.6% of Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A.’s holdings, making the stock its 6th largest holding. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A.’s holdings in Walt Disney were worth $61,567,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Walt Disney by 7.7% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 26,767 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $2,980,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 31.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,470 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $678,000 after purchasing an additional 1,322 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 16.2% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 17,955 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $2,227,000 after purchasing an additional 2,503 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 2.3% during the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 46,179 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $5,727,000 after purchasing an additional 1,052 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GeoWealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Walt Disney by 2.9% during the 2nd quarter. GeoWealth Management LLC now owns 7,085 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $879,000 after buying an additional 198 shares during the period. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Walt Disney Stock Performance
DIS stock opened at $96.69 on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $80.10 and a twelve month high of $124.69. The firm has a market cap of $171.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.22, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.44. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $102.96 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $108.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The entertainment giant reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.54 billion. Walt Disney had a net margin of 12.80% and a return on equity of 8.90%. The business’s revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.40 earnings per share. Analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts have commented on DIS shares. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $150.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of Walt Disney from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Walt Disney in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $135.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $123.00 price target on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with 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 has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $132.81.
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Key Headlines Impacting Walt Disney
Here are the key news stories impacting Walt Disney this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Raymond James upgraded DIS to “Outperform,” giving the stock a near‑term boost from a respected shop citing confidence in Disney’s execution. Raymond James Financial Upgrades Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) to “Outperform”
- Positive Sentiment: Needham reiterated a “Buy” rating, reinforcing analyst support and helping offset some recent negative headlines. Needham & Company LLC Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
- Positive Sentiment: Industry coverage notes parks & experiences could see a boom this year (attendance recovery, pricing power, and targeted promotions such as Disney+ subscriber hotel deals), supporting near‑term revenue visibility. Why Disney’s parks business could boom this year despite economic turbulence and the Iran war
- Neutral Sentiment: Sectors trends show streaming revenue growth increasingly driven by price increases and ads rather than new subs — a positive for unit economics but a mixed subscriber story for Disney+. Price Hikes Driving U.S. Streaming Video Sales Growth, Not New Subscribers
- Neutral Sentiment: Disney is shifting its AI strategy after exiting its OpenAI investment and Sora efforts, signaling a reallocation of tech spend that is likely neutral near‑term but relevant for long‑term content/production efficiency. Disney’s OpenAI Investment Is Over. Here’s Where the Company Is Focusing Its Efforts in 2026.
- Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo and Deutsche Bank trimmed price targets and some analysts have scaled back near‑term forecasts, keeping upside consensus below prior levels and pressuring sentiment. Wells Fargo Trims PT on The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Amid Softer Growth Narrative
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage questioning dividend safety after a reported ~$50M settlement and leadership change raises near‑term cash‑allocation concerns for income‑oriented investors. Is Disney’s Dividend Safe? A $50M Settlement and a New CEO Put It to the Test
- Negative Sentiment: Recent guest‑experience and operations stories — shuttle shutdowns, new entry rules and isolated legal/arrest incidents — could weigh on short‑term park sentiment and PR. DISNEY TRANSPORT TROUBLES: Shuttle Shutdown & New Rules Snarl Guest Access
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.
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