Disney EVP Brent Woodford sells $318,958 in company stock
Disney EVP Brent Woodford sells $318,958 in company stock
Brent Woodford, Executive Vice President, Control, Financial Planning & Tax at The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS), sold 2,856 shares of company common stock for a total value of $318,958 on October 16, 2026. The shares were sold at a price of $111.68 per share.
The sale followed an acquisition of an equal number of shares, 2,856, through the exercise of stock options at a price of $111.58 per share, totaling $318,672. These transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which was previously adopted by Mr. Woodford on February 24, 2026. The stock options were fully vested.
Following these transactions, Mr. Woodford directly holds 62,995 shares of Disney common stock. Additionally, he indirectly holds 100 shares through a spouse’s IRA and 293.747 shares in The Walt Disney Stock Fund within a 401(k) plan, which includes company matching contributions.According to InvestingPro analysis, Disney appears undervalued at current levels. The platform offers comprehensive insights including Fair Value estimates and detailed Pro Research Reports for Disney and 1,400+ other US equities.
The filing was signed by Karen Young as attorney-in-fact on October 19, 2026.
In other recent news, Walt Disney Co. has been the focus of several analyst assessments. Yorkville Ives initiated coverage on Disney with an outperform rating and a price target of $125, highlighting the growth potential of Disney+ and Hulu through their diverse content offerings and improved user experience. Bernstein SocGen Group reiterated an Outperform rating with a $129 price target, noting Disney’s trajectory for double-digit earnings per share growth through fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Raymond James also reiterated an Outperform rating, though it slightly lowered its price target to $119 due to anticipated softness in international parks, particularly in Asia. Guggenheim maintained a Buy rating with a $120 price target, emphasizing the company’s strategic positioning under CEO Josh D’Amaro to meet future earnings guidance. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs adjusted its price target to $140, forecasting fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings per share of $1.73 and revenue of $25.43 billion, which aligns closely with consensus estimates. These recent developments underscore a generally positive outlook from analysts, with a focus on Disney’s growth strategies and future financial performance.