Last week, Warner Bros Discovery said it was excited about doing deals during Trump's second term.Disney's Bob Iger is taking a different tack: He says the company has bought everything it needs.Regardless of what Iger actually wants to do, he's probably better off not talking about it right now. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access ...

Disney has done the math on separating its TV networks business, and it appears too messy to be done — at least for now.The company's Chief Financial Officer, Hugh Johnston, said Thursday on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that the "cost is probably more than the benefit" when it comes to separating its TV networks business, given the "operational complexity."The future of the traditional TV network business has been top of mind in the media industry. In late October, Comcast executives said they were exploring a separ ...

Disney stock is climbing higher after a good earnings report.In this video, I will cover Walt Disney's (DIS 8.85%) fourth-quarter earnings. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Nov. 13, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 14, 2024. ...

As controversial and emotionally charged as Iger’s return was for the market, it is a move paying off for investors at Walt Disney NYSE: DIS. His return keeps the company on track to sustain long-term growth, healthy cash flows, and increasing capital returns while delivering value to its consumers. The results from Q3 are a testament to his efforts, including optimizing the streaming business. Streaming and entertainment were the driving forces of growth in FQ4, but strengths were seen across the board, in ...

Walt Disney (DIS) reported $22.57 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.3%. EPS of $1.14 for the same period compares to $0.82 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.09% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $22.59 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.09, the EPS surprise was +4.59%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Str ...

Disney CEO Bob Iger had a “hot mic” moment on the company’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings call Thursday morning, questioning aloud whether he should have revealed key streaming numbers. Fielding a question from a Wall Street analyst about the growth outlook and pricing strategy of Disney+, Iger divulged how many Disney+ subscribers take the ad-supported tier in the U.S. (37%) and globally (30%). The disclosure was unusual in the streaming sector. Netflix, for instance, has never broken out a similar perce ...

ToplineDisney expects a more than $1 billion profit in its streaming division for its 2025 fiscal year, the company said Thursday in its quarterly earnings release, much to the delight of investors.A fireworks display at Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday.VCG via Getty Images Key FactsShares of Disney climbed 10% to $113 at market open, hitting its highest intraday share price since early May as Wall Street responded favorably to better-than-expected quarterly earnings and guidance. The company said it expe ...

Walt Disney is trying to roll the credits on its years-long battle to reassure Wall Street and Hollywood that it can dominate a new era of entertainment.The Magic Kingdom, which rarely issues guidance on future profits, told shareholders it expects an acceleration over the coming years – with “double-digit percentage growth” in adjusted earnings in 2026 and 2027.Shares in Disney rallied more than 9% during pre-market trading on Wednesday after it beat analysts’ expectations in the fourth quarter, with sales ...

Financial Performance - The company's combined DTC streaming businesses were profitable in Q4'24[7] - Combined DTC streaming businesses improved year over year by over $700 million to $321 million in Q4'24[7] - Diluted EPS excluding certain items was $1.14 in Q4'24, a 39% increase compared to $0.82 in Q4'23[16, 17] - Total segment operating income increased by 23% to $3.7 billion in Q4'24 from $3.0 billion in Q4'23[14, 16] - For the full year, diluted EPS excluding certain items was $4.97, a 32% increase compared to $3.76 in FY23[20, 25] - Total segment operating income for the full year increased by 21% to $15.6 billion in FY24 from $12.9 billion in FY23[19, 25] Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Streaming - Disney+ domestic subscribers increased by 1.3 million compared to the prior quarter[32] - Disney+ international subscribers increased by 3.2 million compared to the prior quarter[32] - Total Hulu subscribers increased by 0.9 million vs the prior quarter[35] Content and Experiences - Disney became the first studio to cross $4 billion at the global box office this year[5]

Walt Disney (DIS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.82 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 4.59%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this entertainment company would post earnings of $1.20 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.39, delivering a surprise of 15.83%.Over the last four quarters, the ...