The Walt Disney Company (DIS) shares rose 0.7% to $106.54 as of September 14, 2026, a slight gain from the prior close of $105.82. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for DIS. The move is tied to company news. Below, we break down what changed for DIS, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
Company News
Disney opens new World attraction in September while Mandalorian film underperformed at box office. New theme park revenue opportunity could offset theatrical disappointment; Disney+ streaming focus signals strategic pivot.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Sep 3, 2026, 10:07 AM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
NewsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.7×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$185.0B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$126
+18.6% vs price
Price chart
Aug 14 – Sep 14
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for The Walt Disney Company investors
For The Walt Disney Company investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Positive 0.7% session move; Positive price momentum. Weighing against that: DIS dropped 1.24% to $97.41 intraday on below-average volume (0.59x expected); New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $126.30, implying +18.6% upside from $106.54. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (34/100). With earnings roughly 59 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
DIS price reaction
DIS last traded at $106.54, up $0.72 (+0.68%) from the previous close of $105.82. The session traded on 0.7× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $103.50 and $111.25, and it currently sits about 39% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
The consensus analyst price target on The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is $126.30, 18.6% above the recent $106.54. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 13 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on DIS line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $126.30 implies +18.6% upside from $106.54.
+The Street's most bullish target is $164.00 (+53.9%).
+Positive 0.7% session move.
+Positive price momentum.
+The Walt Disney Company (DIS) moved +2.67% from $97.15 to $99.74 on 2026-07-16.
▼ The bearish case
−DIS dropped 1.24% to $97.41 intraday on below-average volume (0.59x expected).
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 14, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) moved +0.68% from $110.50 to $111.25 on 2026-08-25, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical strength, with the stock hitting its highest level in the past month on volume near its 5-day average.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) rose 2.89% to $110.90, building on positive momentum from its fiscal Q3 earnings beat ($2.06 EPS vs. $1.86 expected) and strategic content expansions including live Formula E racing on Disney+, according to the web_catalyst synthesis. Elevated intraday volume of 3.78M shares (2.29x the time-adjusted average) reflects institutional accumulation driving the move.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+2.9%
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) moved +2.76% from $104.06 to $106.93 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with DIS reaching a new 30-day high on volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-17-3.1%
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) moved -2.66% from $106.33 to $103.50 on 2026-08-17. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Disney rallied +2.08% to $106.98 following positive momentum from its fiscal Q3 earnings beat, with strength in its Experiences segment (parks and cruises) and analyst support. Yahoo Finance and Morningstar cited investor optimism around the earnings results and a major new attraction opening. Volume remains below average at 0.51x expected for this time of day.
The Walt Disney Company moved +2.34% intraday from $101.76 to $104.14. Disney: The Turnaround Is Real, But I Am Not Buying (Earnings Review): Disney delivered a strong Q3 with 7% revenue growth, 21% operating income expansion, and a 13% SVOD margin—confirming the turnaround in Entertainment and continued strength in Experiences. DIS's management guided to high [2026-08-06]
Material / Earnings2026-08-05+3.6%
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) reported EPS of $2.06 vs. consensus estimate of $1.86 for Q3 FY2026, beating consensus by 10.8%.
Filings2026-08-05+3.6%
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) filed its 10-Q on August 5, 2026, covering recent quarterly operations.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-12 (est.)
in 59 days
Earnings Release
2026-11-12
High impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events
Frequently asked questions about DIS
Why did The Walt Disney Company (DIS) stock move?
DIS rose 0.7% to $106.54. The move coincided with the context summarized above, though no single company-specific catalyst was independently confirmed.
How much did DIS stock rise?
DIS gained 0.68% ($0.72) versus the prior close of $105.82, last trading at $106.54 on 0.7× average volume.
When is The Walt Disney Company's next earnings date?
DIS's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-12 — about 59 days away.
What is the analyst price target for DIS?
The consensus analyst price target for DIS is $126.30, about 18.6% above the current $106.54. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 13 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks DIS
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after company news was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for DIS, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 14, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
