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Disney, thanks to streaming media and theme parks, surprises with Q2 2026 performance
The Walt Disney Company delivered better-than-expected results in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by synchronized growth in streaming and theme park businesses.
Disney announced on the 6th local time that the total operating profit for the second quarter of the fiscal year from January to March 2026 was $4.6B, a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. During the same period, adjusted earnings per share were $1.57, up 8%; revenue was $25.17B, a 7% increase. This level exceeded the market expectations compiled by financial information firm LSEG, which forecasted an adjusted EPS of $1.49 and revenue of $24.78 billion.
Leading this performance is the experience division, which includes theme parks and cruise lines. The operating profit from on-site experience businesses, including Disney parks, was $2.62 billion, a 5% increase from a year earlier. Amid content consumption dispersing both online and offline, Disney has maintained stable cash flow through experience businesses like theme parks and cruises. This structure is also interpreted as providing a defensive buffer for the company’s performance.
The entertainment division, which includes streaming and film businesses, also continued its improvement trend. The division’s operating profit was $1.34 billion, a 6% increase from last year. Recently, global media companies have been focusing more on profitability rather than user expansion. Disney has been improving streaming efficiency while solidifying the revenue base of its film and content businesses. This achievement is believed to be reflected in the results.
In contrast, the sports division appears somewhat sluggish. The division, which includes ESPN, had an operating profit of $650 million, a 5% decrease. Disney explained that the main reason is the increased costs of sports broadcasting rights. While popular sports content attracts users and advertising, the costs of acquiring rights are rising rapidly, becoming a factor that suppresses media companies’ profitability. This trend also indicates that, moving forward, Disney may focus more on cost control and revenue structure improvements in its sports business while continuing to grow its streaming and experience-based segments.