Big Changes: American International Group Inc. Makes Major Moves in Disney Stock
American International Group Inc. recently made waves in the investment world by unloading 84,623 shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), as confirmed by its fresh SEC filing for the fourth quarter. This transaction trims its position by a significant 15.4%, leaving it with 464,768 shares valued at an impressive $41.96 million.
But AIG is not alone in showing love—or making changes—in its Disney holdings. Other institutional investors have made similar moves in recent months. Weil Company Inc., for instance, slightly increased its share by 101 shares, now boasting 20,295 shares worth $1.83 million. BlackDiamond Wealth Management LLC and Evolution Advisers Inc. also upped their stakes in Disney, reflecting a continued confidence in the entertainment giant. It’s fascinating to see how these shifts impact Disney’s stock landscape, considering that institutional investors hold a solid 65.71% of the company’s shares.
In a realm where moves speak louder than words, insider trading gives another layer of intrigue. EVP Sonia L. Coleman, a key executive at Disney, sold 4,400 shares on May 9 at an average price of $106 per share. The transaction amounted to $466,400. This wasn’t her only recent sale; previously, on April 1, she sold 1,857 shares at $121.92 each. These insider deeds often leave investors wondering about the true value and future prospects of the stock.
As for Disney’s stock performance, it saw a recent small dip of $0.30, settling at $101.20. This comes on the backdrop of trading volumes reaching just over 10 million, slightly below its average. Disney’s stock, with a fifty-two-week range from $78.73 to $123.74, shows the usual market ebb and flow. Despite the sales, the stock holds strong metrics: a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38 and a current ratio of 0.75.
Looking at the bigger financial picture, Disney’s most recent quarterly report brought some good news, surpassing analysts’ expectations with earnings per share (EPS) at $1.21. Furthermore, revenues hit an impressive $22.08 billion, continuing to paint Disney’s robust financial health. The company’s overall return on equity remains respectable at 8.37%, suggesting a solid financial standing amid market volatility.
Analysts remain bullish on Disney, with firms like Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim upgrading their price targets to $135 and $140, respectively. It’s clear that despite some fluctuations, Disney continues to enchant analysts and investors alike, maintaining a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy.”
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