Walt Disney Co. (DIS) has reported quarterly financial results that beat Wall Street’s expectations on the top and bottom lines.
The entertainment giant announced earnings per share (EPS) of $1.63 U.S., which was ahead of the $1.57 U.S. forecast by analysts.
Revenue in what was the final quarter of 2025 totaled $25.98 billion U.S., which was ahead of the $25.74 billion U.S. forecast on Wall Street. Overall sales were up 5% from a year ago.
Management attributed the strong showing largely to the company’s theme parks, resorts and cruises segment.
That experiences unit reported record quarterly revenue of more than $10 billion U.S.
Looking ahead, Disney expects double-digit growth in its earnings per share and $19 billion U.S. in cash generated from operations.
Management also said they plan to repurchase $7 billion U.S. of company stock in fiscal 2026.
For the current quarter, Disney said it expects its streaming unit, which consists of Disney+ and Hulu, to record about $500 million U.S. in operating income, an increase of $200 million U.S.
Walt Disney’s board of directors is expected to soon name the successor of current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bob Iger.
Two of Iger’s deputies, Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, and Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, are considered frontrunners in the succession race.
DIS stock has declined 1% over the past 12 months to trade at $112.80 U.S. per share.
