Summary
The Walt Disney Company's Q1 2025 results show a significant improvement in profitability and earnings per share compared to the prior year. Total revenues grew by 5% to $24.7 billion, driven primarily by the Entertainment and Experiences segments. Net income attributable to Disney surged by 34% to $2.55 billion, translating to a 35% increase in diluted EPS to $1.40 from $1.04. The company's strategic improvements, particularly in the Entertainment segment which saw a substantial 95% increase in operating income, are contributing to this enhanced financial performance. While Parks, Experiences and Products continue to be a strong performer with stable operating income, the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment showed a notable improvement, moving from a loss to profitability. The company also continues its share repurchase program, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $24.69B |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.93B |
| Operating Expenses | $20.61B |
| Operating Income | $5.06B |
| Interest Expense | $487.00M |
| Net Income | $2.55B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.41 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.40 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.81B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.82B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 5% to $24.7 billion year-over-year.
- 2Net income attributable to Disney rose by 34% to $2.55 billion.
- 3Diluted EPS increased by 35% to $1.40, up from $1.04 in the prior year.
- 4The Entertainment segment's operating income more than doubled, growing by 95% to $1.7 billion, driven by improvements in Content Sales/Licensing and Direct-to-Consumer operations.
- 5The Direct-to-Consumer segment shifted from a net loss of $138 million to a profit of $293 million.
- 6Capital expenditures increased significantly, particularly in the Experiences segment due to cruise ship fleet expansion.
- 7The company announced a new $3 billion share repurchase program for fiscal year 2025.