Disney's Q2 Financial Triumph

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

Profitability and Subscriber Growth

Disney's pre-tax income saw a significant rise of $2.4 billion compared to the previous year, reaching $3.1 billion. The diluted earnings per share (EPS) improved dramatically to $1.81 from a loss per share of $0.01 in the same quarter last year. Additionally, Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions combined grew by 2.5 million from the last quarter, totaling 180.7 million, with Disney+ alone adding 1.4 million new subscribers, reaching 126 million.

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, reflecting on the company's achievements.

Market Reaction

Following the announcement, Disney's shares experienced a notable 5.77% increase, trading at $97.16 each at 7:00 am ET, signaling strong investor confidence in Disney's trajectory.