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, reaching $23.6 billion. This performance not only highlights Disney's robust growth but also surpasses market expectations.

Key Financial Highlights

Disney's pre-tax income saw a significant boost, rising by $2.4 billion to $3.1 billion compared to the same period last year. The company also reported a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.81, a notable recovery from a loss per share of $0.01 in Q2 2024.

Subscription Growth

The combined subscriptions for Disney+ and Hulu grew by 2.5 million, totaling 180.7 million. Disney+ alone added 1.4 million subscribers, reaching 126 million. This growth underscores the increasing demand for Disney's streaming services.

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 in building for growth and executing across our strategic priorities," stated CEO Bob Iger.

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