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Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro: Parks were 'big surprise' in Q3, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'
CNBC Television· 2026-08-14 16:16
Financial Performance & Earnings - Earnings growth reached 28% [3] - Stock price is down 11% in the past year, but up 4% since the CEO took office 5 months ago [1][9] - Q3 earnings demonstrate strong execution in revenue growth, earnings growth, and streaming margin expansion [3][12] Business Strategy & Operations - Streaming business has successfully achieved profitability and is positioned as the digital centerpiece of the company [4][8] - Parks division continues to generate strong returns and defy gravity through continuous investments [3][13] - ESPN is actively executing its pivot to direct-to-consumer [4][11] - The "One Disney" strategy focuses on unifying data, technology, streaming accounts, and memberships to increase consumer lifetime value [6][8][9] Market Dynamics & Leadership - D23 expo anticipates hundreds of thousands of attendees over the weekend [1][2] - Leadership emphasizes moving with greater speed, urgency, and aggressive technology adoption [5]