Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) has outpaced Wall Street expectations in its latest quarterly results, delivering a strong performance led by increased spending at its U.S. theme parks and an unexpected boost in Disney+ subscribers. The announcement came alongside plans for a new theme park in Abu Dhabi—signaling an aggressive push for global growth.
Solid Financial Performance
For the fiscal quarter ended March:
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Adjusted EPS came in at $1.45, beating the $1.20 analyst forecast.
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Revenue rose by 7% to $23.6 billion, ahead of the expected $23.14 billion.
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Operating income stood at $4.4 billion, driven by strength in both parks and streaming.
Disney now projects full-year fiscal 2025 EPS of $5.75, a 16% increase over the previous year.
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Disney+ Growth Defies Expectations
Despite warnings last quarter about a potential dip in Disney+ subscribers due to pricing adjustments, the service added 1.4 million users, reaffirming its strategic importance in the company’s direct-to-consumer pivot.
Market Reaction and Expansion Plans
Following the earnings release, Disney shares jumped 5.8% in premarket trading. The company also announced the development of a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, further bolstering its international portfolio.
CEO Bob Iger expressed optimism about Disney’s trajectory:
“We remain optimistic about the direction of the company and our outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.”
