Disney's Financial Triumph in Q2 2025

The Walt Disney Company announced a remarkable 7% year-on-year revenue increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, totaling $23.6 billion. This performance not only highlights the company's robust growth but also surpasses market expectations.

Significant Growth Across Key Metrics

Disney's pre-tax income witnessed a substantial rise, adding $2.4 billion from the previous year to reach $3.1 billion. The diluted earnings per share (EPS) also saw a dramatic improvement, moving from a loss per share of $0.01 in Q2 2024 to $1.81 in the current quarter.

Streaming Services Continue to Expand

The combined subscriptions for Disney+ and Hulu grew by 2.5 million from the last quarter, totaling 180.7 million. Disney+ alone added 1.4 million subscribers, reaching 126 million. This growth underscores the increasing popularity of Disney's streaming platforms.

Leadership's Perspective

"Our outstanding performance this quarter—with adjusted EPS up 20% from the prior year driven by our Entertainment and Experiences businesses—underscores our continued success building for growth and executing across our strategic priorities," stated CEO Bob Iger.

Following the announcement, Disney's shares experienced a significant 5.77% increase, trading at $97.16 each by 7:00 am ET.