Walt Disney Co (DIS) Earnings History

Walt Disney Co - Q1 2026 Earnings

Filed at: Feb 2, 2026, 6:42 AM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Disney reported a mixed first quarter with revenue growth driven by the Experiences segment, while Entertainment and Sports segments faced challenges due to increased costs and specific operational disruptions. The company is focusing on long-term growth with guidance for double-digit adjusted EPS growth and significant operational cash flow.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Total revenues increased 5% to $26.0 billion from $24.7 billion in Q1 fiscal 2025.

    positive
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    Experiences segment achieved record quarterly revenue of $10.0 billion, with a 6% increase year-over-year.

    positive
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    Domestic Parks & Experiences operating income grew 8% year-over-year.

    positive
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    SVOD operating income increased 72% to $450 million.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Total segment operating income decreased 9% to $4.6 billion from $5.1 billion in Q1 fiscal 2025.

    negative
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    Diluted EPS decreased to $1.34 from $1.40 in Q1 fiscal 2025, a 4% decline.

    negative
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    Adjusted EPS decreased to $1.63 from $1.76 in Q1 fiscal 2025, a 7% decline.

    negative
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    Entertainment segment operating income declined $0.6 billion to $1.1 billion, a 35% decrease.

    negative
  • •

    Sports segment operating income decreased $56 million to $191 million, a 23% decrease.

    negative
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    Cash provided by operations decreased significantly by 77% to $735 million from $3,205 million in the prior year.

    negative

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$25.98B
+5.0%
Prior year: $24.69B
Net Income
Quarterly
$2.48B
-6.1%
Prior year: $2.64B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$1.34
-4.3%
Prior year: $1.40
Operating Income
Quarterly
$4.60B
-9.0%
Prior year: $5.06B
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$1.34
-4.9%
Prior year: $1.41

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Operating Margin
Current Quarter
17.7%
Prior Year
20.5%
YoY Change
-280 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
9.6%
Prior Year
10.7%
YoY Change
-115 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q1 2026 2026

VISUAL OVERVIEW

|
Entertainment(1 segment)
0.0%
N/A
Sports
0.0%
N/A
Experiences
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Entertainment
N/A———
Sports
N/A———
Experiences
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY 2026

Entertainment Segment Operating Income
"Double digit segment OI growth compared to fiscal 2025, weighted to the second half of the year"
SVOD Operating Margin
10.0%
"10%"
Sports Segment Operating Income
"Low-single digit segment OI growth compared to fiscal 2025"
Experiences Segment Operating Income
"High-single digit growth in segment OI compared to fiscal 2025, weighted to the second half of the year"
Adjusted EPS
"Double digit adjusted EPS growth compared to fiscal 2025"
Cash Provided by Operations
19,000,000,000
"$19 billion"

Q2 2026

Entertainment Segment Operating Income
"Comparable to Q2 fiscal 2025"
SVOD Operating Income
500,000,000
"Approximately $500 million, an increase of approximately $200 million compared to Q2 fiscal 2025"
Sports Segment Operating Income
"Comparable revenue to Q2 fiscal 2025, and a decline in segment OI of $100 million reflecting higher rights expenses"
Experiences Segment Operating Income
"Modest segment OI growth, due to a combination of factors, including international visitation headwinds at our domestic parks, pre-launch costs for the Disney Adventure at Disney Cruise Line and pre-opening costs for World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris"

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

We are pleased with the start to our fiscal year, and our achievements reflect the tremendous progress we’ve made.

— Walt Disney Co, Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

We delivered strong box office performance in calendar year 2025 with billion-dollar hits like Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash, franchises that generate value across many of our businesses.

— Walt Disney Co, Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

As we continue to manage our company for the future, I am incredibly proud of all that we’ve accomplished over the past three years.

— Walt Disney Co, Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Attendance at domestic parks
up 1%
Occupied room nights
increased
Passenger cruise days
increased
Per capita spending at domestic parks
up 4%

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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