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Research updated: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

Walt Disney (DIS) Q2 FY2026

Disney reported results for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, with its shareholder materials addressing Entertainment, Sports and Experiences performance, streaming economics and the company's fiscal-year outlook.

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Constructive signals after the release

  • Improving direct-to-consumer profitability and deeper integration of Disney's streaming services can turn subscriber engagement into more durable earnings.
  • New cruise ships and continued investment in parks and attractions can expand capacity and monetize Disney's intellectual property across destinations.
  • A strong release slate and the evolution of ESPN's direct-to-consumer offering can extend franchise engagement and create new distribution and bundling opportunities.

Risks that still need monitoring

  • Linear-network decline

    Cord-cutting and audience fragmentation can continue reducing affiliate and advertising economics before streaming fully offsets the decline.

  • Experiences demand and costs

    Economic weakness, international visitation pressure, weather, construction execution and high fixed costs can reduce returns from parks and cruise investment.

  • Content and sports-rights economics

    Unpredictable content performance and rising sports-rights and production costs can pressure margins across Entertainment and Sports.

Primary sources

Disney's Q2 FY26 Earnings Results Webcast and Shareholder LetterThe Walt Disney Company · earningsVerified

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Published: May 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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The Walt Disney Company Investor RelationsThe Walt Disney Company · companyVerified

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Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 28, 2026The Walt Disney Company · filingVerified

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Published: May 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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