Wed May 07 12:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Disney Beats Earnings Expectations, Driven by Parks and Streaming Success
**Orlando, FL –** The Walt Disney Company (DIS) exceeded analyst expectations in its fiscal second quarter, reporting strong growth fueled by its domestic parks and a profitable streaming division. The company announced adjusted earnings per share of $1.45, surpassing the anticipated $1.20, representing a 20% increase year-over-year. Revenue also exceeded projections, reaching $23.62 billion—a 7% rise compared to the same period last year.
Disney’s domestic parks division saw a significant rebound, with a 13% increase in operating income. Higher attendance and the successful launch of the Disney Treasure cruise ship contributed to this positive result, contrasting sharply with the previous quarter’s decline. Increased guest spending also defied concerns about a potential US tourism slowdown. However, international parks experienced a 23% drop in operating income due to lower attendance and increased costs in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Disney+ added 1.4 million subscribers, exceeding expectations, and the company’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming unit, encompassing Disney+ and Hulu, reported a profit of $336 million – its fourth consecutive profitable quarter. This success comes despite recent price hikes and a crackdown on password sharing. The company raised its full-year profit forecast to $5.75 per share, significantly higher than previous guidance.
Despite acknowledging uncertainty surrounding macroeconomic factors and increased competition, particularly from NBCUniversal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park, Disney’s positive earnings report sent its stock price soaring by approximately 6% in premarket trading. The company attributed a $109 million content impairment charge during the quarter to restructuring.
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