Walt Disney Company (DIS) Stock
NYSEDIS has an Alpha Score of 46 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 28, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 75 members of Congress disclosed 236 trades in DIS since 2013: 128 purchases and 106 sales, most recently Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 28, 2026). 7 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported DIS in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Viking Global Investors's at $689.00M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 5 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 22.3 and its net margin 8.7% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is DIS's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 46 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, weak value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 28, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Walt Disney Company (DIS)?
Most recent: Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 28, 2026); records start Dec 31, 2013.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-10-28 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-08-10 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Mike Kelly R-PA · House | 2026-07-17 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-02-10 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-01-09 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| John Boozman R-AR · Senate | 2026-01-08 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Nancy Pelosi D-CA · House | 2025-12-30 | sale | $1.0M – $5.0M |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded DIS, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own DIS?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Global Investors Andreas Halvorsen | 7.16M | $689.00M | -46% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 1.81M | $174.16M | -29% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 1.08M | $103.81M | +29% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 894K | $86.03M | -2% |
| Marshall Wace | 199K | $19.17M | -77% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 49K | $4.75M | +107% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 13K | $1.29M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Walt Disney Company insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 26 | Woodford Brent | EVP, Control, Fin Plan & Tax | SELL | 2.9K | $319K |
| Oct 8, 26 | Woodford Brent | EVP, Control, Fin Plan & Tax | SELL | 3.6K | $381K |
| Sep 1, 26 | Woodford Brent | EVP, Control, Fin Plan & Tax | SELL | 3.6K | $388K |
| Aug 19, 26 | Roeder Paul M | Sr EVP and Chief Comm Officer | SELL | 3.6K | $382K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Woodford Brent | EVP, Control, Fin Plan & Tax | SELL | 7.2K | $762K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are DIS's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does DIS's valuation compare with the Communication Services sector?
| Metric | DIS | Communication Services median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 22.3 | 19.3 | 53 |
| Net margin | 8.70% | 8.92% | 62 |
| Return on equity | 7.87% | 11.88% | 64 |
Medians over the Communication Services stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did Walt Disney Company's latest SEC filings say?
Latest 5Disney Appoints CEO Josh D'Amaro to Board and Reports Annual Meeting Results
The Walt Disney Company filed an 8-K on March 20, 2026, to report the results of its annual meeting of shareholders held on March 18, 2026, and to announce a change to its Board of Directors. The Board appointed Josh D'Amaro, the company's Chief Executive Officer, to serve as a Director and as a member of the Executive Committee, effective immediately. His term is set to expire at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. During the annual meeting, shareholders elected all 11 director nominees, including Mary T. Barra, Amy L. Chang, D. Jeremy Darroch, Carolyn N. Everson, Michael B.G. Froman, James P. Gorman, Robert A. Iger, Maria Elena Lagomasino, Calvin R. McDonald, Derica W. Rice, and Jeffrey E. Williams. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 and approved the advisory vote on executive compensation. Three shareholder proposals were presented and rejected by shareholders: a request for a report on the employee gift-matching program and potential religious discrimination risks, a request for the adoption of cumulative voting for Board elections, and a request for an independent review of accessibility and disability inclusion practices. A fourth shareholder proposal regarding climate commitment return on investment was withdrawn by the proponent prior to the meeting and was not voted upon.
- ›Josh D'Amaro appointed to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
- ›Shareholders elected all 11 director nominees.
- ›PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2026.
- ›Advisory vote on executive compensation approved by shareholders.
- ›Shareholder proposals regarding religious discrimination, cumulative voting, and disability inclusion were defeated.
- ›Shareholder proposal regarding climate commitment ROI was withdrawn.
The Walt Disney Company Refinances Credit Facilities and Amends Existing Debt Agreements
On February 27, 2026, The Walt Disney Company entered into two new credit agreements to replace expiring facilities. The company established a 364-day credit agreement providing up to $5.25 billion in liquidity, replacing a facility from February 2025. This agreement expires on February 26, 2027, with an option to extend maturity to February 26, 2028. Additionally, the company entered into a five-year credit agreement for up to $4 billion, replacing a facility from March 2022. This agreement is set to expire on February 27, 2031. These unsecured credit facilities are intended to support commercial paper borrowings and general corporate purposes. Borrowings under these agreements bear interest based on various benchmarks, including Term SOFR, EURIBOR, TIBOR, or Daily Simple SONIA, plus a spread determined by the company's public debt rating. The agreements include customary covenants, such as a requirement to maintain a minimum ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense of 3.00 to 1.00. Certain entities, including specific interests in Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and FuboTV Inc., are excluded from the representations, covenants, and default provisions of these agreements. Furthermore, the company executed an amendment to its existing five-year credit agreement dated March 1, 2024, to formally designate FuboTV Inc. as an excluded entity under that facility.
- ›Executed a new $5.25 billion 364-day credit agreement expiring February 2027.
- ›Executed a new $4 billion five-year credit agreement expiring February 2031.
- ›Replaced existing credit facilities from 2025 and 2022 respectively.
- ›Established a minimum Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense ratio of 3.00 to 1.00.
- ›Amended the 2024 credit agreement to designate FuboTV Inc. as an excluded entity.
The Walt Disney Company Announces Departure of Chief Communications Officer Kristina K. Schake
The Walt Disney Company filed an 8-K on February 24, 2026, to report a change in its executive leadership team. The company announced that it has exercised its right to terminate the employment of Kristina K. Schake, who served as the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. This termination is classified as being without cause and is scheduled to become effective on March 19, 2026. In accordance with the terms of her existing employment agreement, Ms. Schake is entitled to receive specified separation benefits. The filing confirms that the company issued a press release regarding this transition on February 24, 2026.
- ›Kristina K. Schake will depart as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer.
- ›The company terminated the employment of Ms. Schake without cause.
- ›The effective date of the departure is March 19, 2026.
- ›Ms. Schake will receive separation benefits as outlined in her prior employment agreement.
The Walt Disney Company Announces Public Offering of Four Billion Dollars in Notes
On February 10, 2026, The Walt Disney Company entered into an underwriting agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC to issue and sell $4 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The offering consists of four distinct tranches: $500 million in Floating Rate Notes due 2029, $1 billion in 3.750% Notes due 2029, $1.5 billion in 4.000% Notes due 2031, and $1 billion in 4.625% Notes due 2036. These securities are being issued under an existing indenture dated March 20, 2019, and are registered under a previously filed Form S-3 registration statement. The company filed this 8-K to provide the necessary legal documentation, including the underwriting agreement and officer certificates, to be incorporated by reference into its registration statement. TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. serves as the guarantor for the notes.
- ›Issued $500 million in Floating Rate Notes due 2029.
- ›Issued $1 billion in 3.750% Notes due 2029.
- ›Issued $1.5 billion in 4.000% Notes due 2031.
- ›Issued $1 billion in 4.625% Notes due 2036.
- ›Executed underwriting agreement with Citigroup and J.P. Morgan.
The Walt Disney Company Announces CEO Succession and Executive Leadership Changes
On February 2, 2026, The Walt Disney Company announced a leadership transition effective March 18, 2026. Josh D’Amaro, currently Chairman of Disney Experiences, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Current CEO Robert A. Iger will transition to the role of Senior Advisor and remain on the Board of Directors through December 31, 2026. The Board intends to elect Mr. D’Amaro as a director following the 2026 annual meeting. Additionally, Dana Walden, currently Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, has been appointed President and Chief Creative Officer, effective March 18, 2026. Her employment agreement extends through March 17, 2030. Mr. D’Amaro’s compensation package includes a $2,500,000 annual base salary, a target annual bonus of 250% of base salary, and an annual long-term incentive award target of $26,250,000. He will also receive a one-time long-term incentive award valued at $9,705,000. Ms. Walden’s compensation includes a $3,750,000 annual base salary, a target annual bonus of 200% of base salary, and an annual long-term incentive award target of $15,750,000, plus a one-time award of $5,260,000. The Board also approved a new Executive Severance Pay Plan. This plan provides severance benefits to eligible executives, including the CEO, upon involuntary termination without cause or resignation for good reason. Benefits for the CEO include 2.5 times annual base salary, while other eligible executives receive 2 times annual base salary, alongside prorated bonuses and continued health benefits.
- ›Josh D’Amaro appointed CEO effective March 18, 2026.
- ›Robert A. Iger to serve as Senior Advisor through December 31, 2026.
- ›Dana Walden appointed President and Chief Creative Officer.
- ›Board approved new Executive Severance Pay Plan for senior leadership.
- ›CEO compensation includes $2.5M base salary and $26.25M annual long-term incentive target.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does Walt Disney Company do?
The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment powerhouse operating across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific through three primary segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. Its Entertainment division produces and distributes film and television content via networks like ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star, alongside original programming from Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and National Geographic. The Sports segment encompasses ESPN and ESPN+ streaming. Experiences includes theme parks, vacation destinations, and merchandise licensing, leveraging iconic franchises and characters. With a workforce of approximately 233,000 employees, the company drives innovation in streaming services such as Disney+ and Hulu, broadcast and cable networks, movie production, and global consumer products. The Walt Disney Company holds a significant position in the communication services sector, particularly entertainment, influencing media consumption, live events, and cultural trends worldwide.