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Rathbones Group PLC Reduces Walt Disney Stake
Investment firm decreases holdings in entertainment giant by 15.5% in Q4 2025
Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:28am
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Rathbones Group PLC, a UK-based investment management firm, decreased its position in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) by 15.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund now owns 622,107 shares of the entertainment giant's stock, valued at $70.78 million.
Why it matters
This move by Rathbones Group PLC, a major institutional investor, provides insight into the firm's perspective on the current state of Walt Disney's business and the broader entertainment industry. Investors closely monitor changes in ownership by large funds as it can signal potential shifts in market sentiment.
The details
According to the 13F filing, Rathbones Group PLC sold 114,090 shares of Walt Disney stock during the fourth quarter of 2025. The firm's total holdings in the entertainment company are now valued at $70.78 million. This reduction in position size comes as Walt Disney's stock has faced volatility in recent quarters, with the share price fluctuating between $80.10 and $124.69 over the past 12 months.
- Rathbones Group PLC filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 6, 2026.
- The firm decreased its Walt Disney holdings during the three-month period from October 1 to December 31, 2025.
The players
Rathbones Group PLC
A UK-based investment management firm that oversees over $70 billion in assets for private clients, charities, and professional advisers.
The Walt Disney Company
A diversified global entertainment and media conglomerate headquartered in Burbank, California, known for its iconic intellectual property and family-oriented content.
What’s next
Investors will be closely watching Walt Disney's upcoming quarterly earnings report and any further changes in institutional ownership of the stock.
The takeaway
This move by a major investment firm highlights the ongoing challenges facing traditional media companies as they navigate the rapidly evolving entertainment landscape, with increasing competition from streaming services and changing consumer preferences.
