Atlas Private Wealth Advisors grew its stake in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Free Report) by 28.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 4,109 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 912 shares during the quarter. Atlas Private Wealth Advisors’ holdings in Walt Disney were worth $395,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. ESL Trust Services LLC bought a new position in Walt Disney during the first quarter valued at approximately $31,000. William B. Walkup & Associates Inc. bought a new stake in Walt Disney in the second quarter worth $32,000. Red Tortoise LLC raised its stake in Walt Disney by 141.4% during the first quarter. Red Tortoise LLC now owns 367 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares in the last quarter. O Brien Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 1st quarter worth $51,000. Finally, Mascoma Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 38.0% in the 2nd quarter. Mascoma Wealth Management LLC now owns 443 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. 65.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Walt Disney Price Performance
Shares of DIS opened at $92.94 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $169.43 billion, a PE ratio of 101.74, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.40. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $90.76 and its two-hundred day moving average is $100.16. The Walt Disney Company has a twelve month low of $79.23 and a twelve month high of $123.74. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Evercore ISI decreased their price target on Walt Disney from $128.00 to $105.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 8th. Seaport Res Ptn upgraded shares of Walt Disney from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Loop Capital reduced their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $139.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 30th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $110.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Thursday, September 26th. Finally, Raymond James reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Walt Disney in a research report on Tuesday, October 1st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seventeen have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $119.20.
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Insider Activity
In other news, Director Calvin Mcdonald purchased 11,756 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 8th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $85.06 per share, with a total value of $999,965.36. Following the acquisition, the director now owns 22,313 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,897,943.78. This trade represents a 100.00 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
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.
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