Disney Shares Dip 1.99% Amid Bullish Analyst Ratings as Trading Volume Ranks 47th on Market Activity

On August 7, 2025, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) traded with a volume of $1.76 billion, a 30.94% decline from the previous day, ranking 47th in market activity. The stock closed down 1.99%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment ahead of its fiscal 2025 outlook.

UBS reiterated a Buy rating on Disney, maintaining a $138 price target, citing robust third-quarter performance. The company reported 2% year-over-year revenue growth and 8% operating income expansion, driven by its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and parks segments. Disney’s fiscal 2025 EPS guidance was raised to 18% growth, supported by $1.3 billion in DTC profits and 8% experiences operating income growth. The NFL deal is projected to add 5 cents to EPS, with new content for the ESPN app enhancing digital offerings.

BofA Securities and Loop Capital also reaffirmed Buy ratings, highlighting Disney’s strategic acquisitions and direct-to-consumer expansion. Bernstein SocGen raised its price target to $129, emphasizing DTC profitability and ESPN Streaming’s potential to boost subscriptions. Management’s revised EPS forecasts and improved DTC margins underscore confidence in long-term resilience amid market volatility.

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