Zacks Research Expects Reduced Earnings for Walt Disney

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for Walt Disney in a report issued on Wednesday, February 26th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the entertainment giant will post earnings per share of $1.16 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.26. The consensus estimate for Walt Disney’s current full-year earnings is $5.47 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Walt Disney’s Q3 2025 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.44 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.49 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.50 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $5.98 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Wednesday, January 22nd. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $135.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Monday, February 10th. Loop Capital boosted their target price on Walt Disney from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Guggenheim raised their price target on Walt Disney from $110.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on Walt Disney from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 15th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eighteen have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $125.64.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

Walt Disney stock opened at $108.87 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $110.63 and a 200 day simple moving average of $103.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $196.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.46, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. Walt Disney has a 12-month low of $83.91 and a 12-month high of $123.74.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 5th. The entertainment giant reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.32. Walt Disney had a return on equity of 9.95% and a net margin of 6.07%.

Walt Disney Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 23rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. This is an increase from Walt Disney’s previous semi-annual dividend of $0.45. This represents a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 24th. Walt Disney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 32.57%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Walt Disney

In related news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.74, for a total transaction of $917,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 44,055 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,054,870.70. This trade represents a 15.37 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walt Disney

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. FPC Investment Advisory Inc. bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Tacita Capital Inc increased its position in shares of Walt Disney by 93.2% in the fourth quarter. Tacita Capital Inc now owns 257 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Midwest Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walt Disney Company Profile

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television video streaming content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.