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The Walt Disney Beat Expectations, Reaffirms

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 6:40 AM ET

The Walt Disney (DIS) reported earnings of $2.06 per share on revenue of $25.25 billion for the fiscal third quarter ended June 2026. The consensus earnings estimate was $1.88 per share on revenue of $25.41 billion. The Earnings Whisper number was $1.94 per share. The company beat expectations by 6.19% while revenue grew 6.76% on a year-over-year basis.

The company said it continues to expect fiscal 2026 earnings of approximately $6.88 per share and fiscal 2027 earnings of approximately $7.91 per share. The current consensus earnings estimate is $6.83 per share for the year ending September 30, 2026, and $7.43 per share for the year ending September 30, 2027.

Walt Disney Co, together with its subsidiaries, is a diversified entertainment company with operations in five business segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products and Interactive.

Earnings Whisper Grade
Power Rating
Reported Earnings
$2.06
Earnings Whisper®
$1.94
Consensus Estimate
$1.88
Earnings Surprise
Earnings Growth28.0 %
Reported Revenue
$25.25B
Revenue Estimate
$25.41B
Revenue Surprise
Revenue Growth6.8 %

Disney’s Q3 FY26 Earnings Results

Our strong fiscal third-quarter results and reiterated full-year outlook reinforce our confidence that we are uniquely well positioned. Decades of investment in intellectual property have built deep fan connections that translate into strong financial results.

Accelerating global guest growth at Experiences, the theatrical and consumer-products success of Toy Story 5, and strong ESPN viewership gains all helped expand our consumer reach this quarter. Together, our results demonstrate our unique ability to engage consumers at scale, both digitally and physically, even amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

Fiscal Third-Quarter Results

  • Revenue increased 7% to $25.2 billion, compared with $23.7 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • Income before income taxes increased 14% to $3.6 billion, compared with $3.2 billion in the prior-year quarter.
  • Total segment operating income modestly exceeded our prior guidance, increasing 21% to $5.6 billion from $4.6 billion.
  • Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.51 from $2.92.
  • Adjusted earnings per share increased to $2.06 from $1.61.

Fiscal 2026 Outlook

  • We continue to expect adjusted EPS growth of approximately 12%, excluding the impact of the 53rd week.
  • We continue to expect adjusted EPS growth of approximately 16%, including the impact of the 53rd week.
  • We expect fourth-quarter total segment operating income of approximately $4.9 billion, including the impact of the 53rd week.
  • We are now targeting at least $9 billion in share repurchases during fiscal 2026.

Fiscal 2027 Outlook

We continue to expect double-digit adjusted EPS growth in fiscal 2027, excluding the impact of the 53rd week. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2027, we will begin comparing against the additional 53rd week included in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.