Tocqueville Asset Management Reduces Its Stake in The Walt Disney Company

Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. has reduced its stake in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 1.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its latest Form 13F filing with the SEC. Following this adjustment, the firm now holds 431,663 shares of the entertainment icon after selling 6,850 shares in the mentioned period. By the end of the most recent reporting period, Tocqueville's total holdings in Walt Disney were valued at approximately $48,066,000.

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Several other large investors have also modified their positions in Walt Disney. FPC Investment Advisory Inc. took a new position worth around $28,000 during the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Tacita Capital Inc. notably increased its stake by 93.2%, now owning 257 shares valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares during the same period. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC and Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC also bought new stakes worth approximately $34,000 and $35,000 respectively. Additionally, Vision Financial Markets LLC invested about $39,000 in new shares of Walt Disney. Currently, 65.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walt Disney Stock Performance

As of Monday, Walt Disney stock opened at $98.73. The company's stock has recorded a one-year low of $83.91 and a high of $123.74. It holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, with a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.68. The fifty-day moving average for Disney shares stands at $109.10, while the two-hundred-day moving average is $104.45. With a market capitalization of approximately $178.48 billion, the company's price-to-earnings ratio is 32.16, and its price-to-earnings-growth ratio is 1.80, along with a beta of 1.41.

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The Walt Disney Company last announced its earnings on February 5, reporting an EPS of $1.76, which surpassed analysts' expectations of $1.44 by $0.32. The company recorded a return on equity of 9.95% coupled with a net margin of 6.07%. Analysts predict that The Walt Disney Company will achieve earnings per share of 5.47 for the current fiscal year.

Recent Analyst Ratings

Disney has recently been the subject of various research reports. Loop Capital raised their target price from $125.00 to $130.00, assigning a "buy" rating to the stock. Morgan Stanley also adjusted their price target from $125.00 to $130.00, giving an "overweight" rating. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target from $137.00 to $139.00, maintaining a "buy" rating. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a "buy" rating with a price target of $130.00 on February 5. Macquarie provided a "neutral" rating and set a price target of $110.00. In total, six analysts rated the stock as a hold, while eighteen recommended a buy, and two categorized it as a strong buy. Currently, the average rating is "Moderate Buy" with a consensus target price of $125.64.

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Overview of The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment enterprise operating through three main segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company is involved in producing and distributing film and television content through various recognizable brands, including ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic, along with original content from famous studios like Marvel and Pixar.

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