In the latest market movements, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) experienced a modest uptick, trading up 0.5% on Wednesday. The stock reached a peak of $101.69 before slightly settling at $101.38. This shift saw approximately 1,808,268 shares exchange hands, a substantial reduction of 84% from the usual volume of 11,527,518 shares.
A wave of analyst updates has provided a mixed yet optimistic outlook on Disney shares. Rosenblatt Securities increased their target price from $129.00 to $137.00, rating it a “buy.” Meanwhile, UBS Group adjusted their target slightly lower from $140.00 to $130.00 but remained bullish with a “buy” rating. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft also showed confidence, raising their target from $125.00 to $130.00. Raymond James and JPMorgan Chase & Co. followed suit, bringing their targets to $128.00 and $140.00, respectively. The overall consensus from these analysts is a “Moderate Buy” with a collective price target averaging $126.29.
Despite this positive sentiment, Disney faced a minor dip, trading down by 0.1% with a market cap of $183.76 billion. Current figures show a P/E ratio of 110.20 and robust financial ratios, including a quick ratio of 0.69 and a current ratio of 0.75. These metrics underline the company’s stable financial health.
Disney’s recent quarterly earnings provide further insights. The company reported a per-share earnings (EPS) of $1.21, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $1.12. Revenue was recorded at $22.08 billion, marking a 1.2% year-over-year increase. This growth showcases Disney’s resilience and strategic prowess in a competitive market.
Notably, the company’s internal transactions have been transparent. Notable sales include that of EVP Sonia L. Coleman, who sold 4,400 shares at an average price of $106.00, totaling $466,400. She also sold a separate batch of 1,857 shares at $121.92 per share, summating $226,405.44.
Investors seem to be actively modifying their portfolios involving Disney. Recent moves include institutional investors like Planned Solutions Inc., Gold Investment Management Ltd., and Fortis Group Advisors LLC, who have either initiated or increased their positions in Disney stocks.
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