Sepio Capital 13F: Cuts The Walt Disney (DIS) Stake by $1.1M
Key Points
- Sepio Capital cut its position in The Walt Disney Company by 31.6% during the period, leaving it with 22,479 shares valued at about $2.36 million.
- The entertainment giant posts trailing twelve month revenue of $98.86 billion with a net profit margin of 8.7% and is scheduled to report earnings next on November 17, 2026.
- Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus strong buy rating on the stock with a mean price target of $126.58 across 32 opinions.
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In a Form 13F filing on October 22, 2026, Sepio Capital disclosed that it cut its stake in The Walt Disney Company DIS by 31.6%, trimming its holdings by 10,409 shares.
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What Changed in Sepio Capital's The Walt Disney Company Position
Sepio Capital reduced its investment in the media and entertainment giant during the period, ending with 22,479 shares. The remaining stake was valued at approximately $2.36 million based on the figures in the report. The fund held 32,888 shares prior to the adjustment.
Other Institutional Activity in The Walt Disney Company
National Pension Service grew its holdings by 86,756 shares, ending with 4,233,259 shares worth about $439.79 million. Pictet North America Advisors bought 8,424 shares worth about $883,678. Kepler Cheuvreux (Suisse) grew its holdings by 61,097 shares, ending with 69,374 shares worth about $7.28 million. Charles Schwab Trust initiated a stake of 5,136 shares valued at about $538,766. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its holdings by 1,999,653 shares, ending with 2,085,351 shares worth about $218.75 million.
The Walt Disney Company Stock Up 1.3%
The shares recently traded around $113.16 on October 23, 2026, staying close to the closing price of $113.13 recorded on the filing date of October 22, 2026. The stock sits above its 50-day moving average of $106.54 and its 200-day moving average of $103.55. It trades below its 52-week high of $117.09 and well above its 52-week low of $92.19.
Recent Earnings
The entertainment company reported trailing twelve month revenue of $98.86 billion and earnings of $4.85 per share. The firm posted a net profit margin of 8.7% and a return on equity of 8.0%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for November 17, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
4 target raises vs 2 cuts.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 4.4%. Revenue beat estimates by 0.6%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 7 percent. Operating income missed by 18 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was high, analysts already very bullish.
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Analyst signal
4 target raises, 2 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Operating margin up 4.8 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Disney reported 25.2 billion in revenue and 1.57 dollars earnings per share, beating analyst expectations. Streaming achieved 12 percent margins ahead of the 10 percent target, and parks revenue exceeded 10 billion dollars for the first time. CEO Iger highlighted 6.5 billion in global box office for 2025 and expressed confidence in both entertainment and experiences businesses driving future growth.
Guidance Disney reaffirmed full year guidance without raising numbers. The company aims for 10 percent streaming margins and expects theatrical releases like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Toy Story 5 to drive entertainment profits in the back half of the year.
Neutral report. Results and guidance were close to expectations, with limited evidence of a reset either way.
Dividend
The company pays an annual dividend rate of $1.50 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 1.34% with a payout ratio of 30.9%.
Insider Buying and Selling at The Walt Disney Company
Company insiders executed several sales during the recent period. Paul M. Roeder sold 3,596 shares on August 19, 2026, at an average price of $106.32 for a total value of $382,327. Brent A. Woodford sold 3,618 shares on September 1, 2026, at an average price of $107.13 for a total value of $387,596. Brent Woodford sold 2,856 shares on October 16, 2026, at an average price of $111.68 under a planned trading arrangement, totaling $318,958. Brent A. Woodford also sold 2,856 shares on October 16, 2026, at $111.68 for $318,958.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms updated their views on the media firm ahead of the filing. On August 6, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained an overweight rating and raised its target to $132.00 from $125.00. Guggenheim reiterated a buy rating with a $120.00 target on September 28, 2026. Raymond James maintained an outperform rating and adjusted its target to $119.00 from $120.00 on October 5, 2026. Needham reiterated a buy rating with a $125.00 target on October 9, 2026. Citigroup maintained a buy rating and raised its target to $140.00 from $135.00 on October 16, 2026. The stock holds a consensus strong buy rating with a mean price target of $126.58 across 32 analyst opinions.
About The Walt Disney Company
Headquartered in Burbank, California, The Walt Disney Company operates major entertainment, sports, and experiences businesses worldwide, spanning theme parks, media networks, and streaming services.
Bottom Line
Investors will look toward the company's next earnings release on November 17, 2026, for further insight into profitability and segment growth. Monitoring future institutional reports will help show whether larger funds continue to adjust their holdings in the entertainment provider.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Sepio Capital's 13F filing on $DIS (Oct 22, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts