Analysts Set The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Target Price at $125.44

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by the twenty-six analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, eighteen have issued a buy recommendation and two have given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $125.44.

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $137.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 4th. Bank of America raised their price objective on Walt Disney from $120.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, November 15th. Citigroup restated a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walt Disney in a report on Wednesday, January 22nd. TD Cowen increased their target price on Walt Disney from $108.00 to $123.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Evercore ISI boosted their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $128.00 to $134.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, November 18th.

Walt Disney Trading Up 1.5 %

DIS traded up $1.69 during trading on Monday, hitting $112.22. The company's stock had a trading volume of 565,223 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,979,336. The firm has a market capitalization of $202.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.55, a PEG ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.42. Walt Disney has a twelve month low of $83.91 and a twelve month high of $123.74. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $110.63 and its 200-day moving average price is $102.92. 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 (NYSE:DIS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 5th. The entertainment giant reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.32. Walt Disney had a net margin of 6.07% and a return on equity of 9.95%. Analysts anticipate that Walt Disney will post 5.47 EPS for the current year.

Walt Disney Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 16th were paid a $0.50 dividend. This represents a yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from Walt Disney's previous semi-annual dividend of $0.45. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 16th. Walt Disney's payout ratio is presently 32.57%.

Insider Transactions at Walt Disney

In related news, EVP Brent Woodford sold 8,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $114.74, for a total value of $917,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 44,055 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,054,870.70. This trade represents a 15.37 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Walt Disney

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Walt Disney during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. FPC Investment Advisory Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Tacita Capital Inc grew its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 93.2% during the fourth quarter. Tacita Capital Inc now owns 257 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new position in Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Midwest Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walt Disney in the 4th quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors own 65.71% of the company's stock.

About Walt Disney

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.