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DIS Earning Date, Transcript Summary & Report

Walt Disney Co
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83.530
-5.310(-5.980%)

DIS Earnings Prediction

The chart below shows how DIS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DIS sees a -1.26% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.14% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.48%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.

DIS Key Earning Data

2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
24.69B
4.85%
9.37%
Gross Margin
32.43%
13.67%
3.71%
Operating Margin
16.52%
32.48%
35.86%
Net Margin
10.71%
17.31%
328.40%
EPS
1.40
34.62%
460.00%
No Data Available

DIS Earnings Analysis

Walt Disney Co Corporation (DIS.N) Earnings Conference Call

Positive

  • Earnings Growth Surge: The Walt Disney Company reported a strong Q1 with a 40% increase in earnings growth, exceeding initial expectations and demonstrating robust financial performance.

  • Box Office Dominance: Disney's film studios achieved remarkable success, with the top three movies of 2024 at the global box office, showcasing the strength of its creative teams and popular IP.

  • Experiences Segment Growth Outlook: The experiences segment is projected to grow by 6-8% for the year, with Q1 performance exceeding expectations, bolstering confidence in the guidance provided.

  • Streaming Profit Growth: Disney's direct-to-consumer segment saw a $400 million year-over-year increase in operating profit, indicating strong momentum and growth potential in streaming services.

  • Successful Cruise Launch: The Disney Treasure cruise ship launched successfully, selling out rooms and receiving excellent guest feedback, with expectations for profitability in its first quarter of operation.

Negative

  • Content Budget Reduction: Content budget trimmed to $23 billion from $24 billion, indicating a reduction in spending amid changing priorities.

  • Earnings Growth Slowdown: Guidance for high single-digit earnings growth for the year contrasts sharply with the 40% growth seen in Q1, suggesting a slowdown in momentum.

  • Subscriber Growth Challenges: Disney+ subscriber growth expected to be flat through Q2, indicating challenges in maintaining growth despite a strong Q1 performance.

  • DTC Operating Profit Decline: Operating profit for DTC expected to slow to about $100 million per quarter for the next three quarters, down from $400 million year-over-year in Q1, signaling potential headwinds.

  • Cost-Cutting Initiatives Uncertainty: Cost-cutting initiatives ongoing, but no specific timeline provided for their impact, reflecting uncertainty in operational efficiency improvements.

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DIS FAQs

How does DIS typically perform around its earnings report dates?

DIS's stock performance around earnings reports can vary, but historical data shows specific patterns, such as a -1.26% change leading up to the report and a +0.14% change in the 10 days following the release.

Is Walt Disney Co (DIS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Summary positive or negative?

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DIS Earnings Deck

Earnings call transcript: Disney's Q1 2025 earnings beat forecasts, stock rises

DIS Earning Call Sentiment

Earnings call transcript: Disney's Q1 2025 earnings beat forecasts, stock rises

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DIS.N

-5.98%
Positive
The earnings call summary presents a mixed picture. There are positive elements such as strong content pipeline, technological enhancements, and growth expectations in experiences and DTC margins. However, concerns about economic conditions, competition, execution risks, and lack of clear guidance on cost-cutting initiatives temper the optimism. The Q&A session reveals cautiousness about subscriber growth and unclear responses on some issues. Despite some positive developments like Disney Treasure's strong start, the absence of a share repurchase or dividend program announcement also weighs on sentiment. Overall, the sentiment is balanced, leading to a neutral prediction.