Disney Executive Brent Woodford Sells Company Shares

Brent Woodford, Executive Vice President of Control, Financial Planning & Tax at The Walt Disney Company, sold 488 shares of the company on June 15, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.50, bringing the total transaction value to $49,532. This sale was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Walt Disney Company

On the same day, Brent Woodford also executed a separate transaction involving 2,215 shares, though the details on whether this was a purchase or a sale weren't specified. Additionally, Paul Roeder, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, was involved in multiple transactions, including the sale of 550 shares at $101.50 each.

Other Institutional Activity in The Walt Disney Company

Among institutional investors, BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 3,014,930 shares, ending with 135,454,797 shares worth about $13.1 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC secured a total of 115,115,672 shares valued at approximately $11.1 billion. State Street Corp reduced its position by 170,743 shares, maintaining 83,702,903 shares valued at $8.1 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co added 312,995 shares, totaling 76,893,065 shares worth $7.3 billion. Meanwhile, Geode Capital Management, LLC boosted its stake by 999,073 shares, holding 41,587,677 shares valued at $4 billion.

The Walt Disney Company Stock Snapshot

Shares of NYSE:DIS were trading around $101.69. The Walt Disney Company has a market capitalization of approximately $176.6 billion and a P/E ratio of 16.27. The stock's 52-week range has been between $92.19 and $124.69. It has a 50-day moving average of $102.45 and a 200-day moving average of $107.37. The company has a beta of 1.394, indicating a higher volatility compared to the market. Its current ratio stands at 0.679, with a quick ratio of 0.554 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.069.

Recent Earnings

For its recent quarter, Disney reported revenue of $97.3 billion, reflecting a growth of 6.5%. The company achieved a net margin of 11.54% and a return on equity of 11.01%. Earnings per share were $6.25. The next earnings release is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

Dividend

Disney offers an annual dividend rate of $1.50, yielding 1.48%. The dividend payout ratio is relatively low at 20%, indicating a conservative approach to dividend distribution.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 12, 2026, Needham reiterated a buy rating with a price target of $125. Earlier, on June 5, Rosenblatt maintained its buy rating with a target of $126. Citigroup, JP Morgan, and Barclays also maintained buy ratings with targets of $145, $139, and $135, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $129.67 from 29 analyst opinions.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, based in Burbank, California, operates as a major entertainment conglomerate. It spans multiple segments, including entertainment, sports, and experiences. Disney produces and distributes film and television content under various renowned brands, operates theme parks and resorts worldwide, and offers direct-to-consumer streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu. The company is led by CEO Josh D'Amaro and employs approximately 175,560 people.

Bottom Line

Brent Woodford's recent sale of Disney shares is a routine transaction that investors might note for context. Disney remains a significant player in the entertainment industry, with a robust market presence and diverse operations. The company's stock is closely watched, and recent analyst ratings reflect a positive outlook. As with all 13F filings and insider transactions, these details offer a snapshot of past actions, not necessarily current positions.