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Rosenblatt Lifts Disney Price Target on Hope for a More Profitable 2026 Movie Slate
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Business/The Apex Times/Jun 7, 7:54 PM EDT

Rosenblatt Lifts Disney Price Target on Hope for a More Profitable 2026 Movie Slate

With Toy Story 5 and Moana among the scheduled 2026 theatrical releases, an analyst said the company’s film lineup could improve FY26 profitability, even as theme-park demand faces macro pressures.

By The Apex Times Newsroom3 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Shares of The Walt Disney Company (DIS) received a lift after Rosenblatt Securities raised its price target and pointed to a more promising slate of upcoming theatrical releases. In a note referenced by market coverage, the analyst argued that Disney’s film calendar could be more profitable in fiscal 2026 than in fiscal 2025, providing a near-term rationale for investors who have been waiting for Disney’s operating performance to catch up with its turnaround narrative.

Disney’s own release planning shows a steady pipeline beginning in spring 2026. The company has scheduled “Hoppers” for March 6, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” for March 20, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” for May 1, and “The Mandalorian and Grogu” for May 22, spanning Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Studios and Lucasfilm properties. The mix is notable for combining original animated material and sequels tied to older franchise recognition.

The schedule then concentrates into a high-visibility summer season. Disney says “Toy Story 5” arrives June 19, “Moana” (live-action reimagining) lands July 10, “Super Troopers 3” follows August 7, and “The Dog Stars” is set for August 28. Disney also outlined additional later-in-year titles including a limited theatrical re-release of “Avengers: Endgame” on September 25, plus “Whalefall” on October 16, “Wild Horse Nine” on November 6, “Hexed” on November 25, and “Avengers: Doomsday” on December 18.

Rosenblatt raised its price target on Disney to $126 from $121 and kept a Buy rating, according to the market recap. The analyst said the current movie slate looks “substantially more profitable” in FY26 than FY25, highlighting the upcoming “Toy Story 5” release as a key contributor to that improved outlook.

While the note emphasized film economics, it also addressed Disney’s Parks business, which is widely viewed as the company’s earnings and cash flow anchor. Rosenblatt reportedly said the Parks division seems “OK,” even as the analyst flagged risks from high gas prices and pressure on international visitation. Those factors matter because theme-park attendance can be sensitive to travel costs and cross-border tourism trends, even when domestic demand remains stable.

Disney did not disclose new financial targets or detailed modeling assumptions in the market-facing commentary. The analyst’s view was therefore less a company update than a valuation thesis, and the ultimate outcome will depend on box office performance, production and marketing costs, and release execution across multiple studios and labels. The theatrical calendar also does not guarantee returns, as audience demand and competitive releases can shift in ways no schedule can fully control.

What to watch next is whether early reads on “Toy Story 5” and subsequent major releases align with the expectation of a stronger FY26 profit contribution from movies. Investors will also look for any updates around Parks demand trends in forthcoming Disney earnings materials, particularly commentary on international visitation momentum and whether macro headwinds continue to ease or worsen.

Why It Matters

  • A stronger outlook for the theatrical slate can shift expectations for Disney’s FY26 profitability, which is directly relevant to investor valuation.
  • Big franchise releases, like “Toy Story 5,” can change near-term sentiment quickly if box office and audience response meet expectations.
  • Theme parks remain a critical earnings driver, and macro variables like travel costs and international tourism can influence attendance and spending.
  • The update reinforces that Disney’s stock debate is still tightly linked to whether movies and Parks can offset pressure elsewhere in the business.

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Key Facts

  • Rosenblatt Securities raised its Walt Disney (DIS) price target to $126 from $121 and maintained a Buy rating, in coverage dated June 5, 2026.
  • The analyst said Disney’s 2026 film lineup looks “substantially more profitable” in fiscal 2026 than in fiscal 2025.
  • Disney scheduled multiple spring 2026 theatrical releases including “Hoppers” (March 6), “Ready or Not 2” (March 20), “The Devil Wears Prada 2” (May 1), and “The Mandalorian and Grogu” (May 22).
  • Disney scheduled summer 2026 theatrical releases including “Toy Story 5” (June 19), “Moana” (July 10), “Super Troopers 3” (August 7), and “The Dog Stars” (August 28).
  • Rosenblatt also reportedly said Disney Parks appears “OK,” but noted risks from high gas prices and international visitation pressures.

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