Disney posted its fiscal first quarter earnings that crushed analysts’ expectations. The entertainment giant’s revenue also surpassed estimates.
Adjusted earnings for the quarter came in at $1.06, vs 63 cents expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.
Revenue of $21.82 billion was well above expectations of $20.91 billion.
Disney+ total subscriptions was 129.8 million as of quarter-end, also exceeding the 125.75 million expected, according to StreetAccount. Almost 12 million Disney+ subscriptions were added in the quarter. The streaming platform’s average revenue per user (ARPU) in the U.S. and Canada grew to $6.68 per month from $5.80 a year ago.
Revenues generated by the company’s parks, experiences and consumer products division was $7.2 billion during the quarter, double the $3.6 billion in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s operating income climbed to $2.5 billion compared to a loss of -$100 million in the year-ago quarter.
Disney’s move business is yet to fully recuperate from pandemic-induced challenges. While earnings from Disney’s co-production “Spider-Man: No Way Home” with Sony offset losses on other films it released during the quarter, many of which were unable to recover substantial marketing and production costs.
Disney’s consumer products segment experienced a -8.5% decrease in revenue following the closure of several Disney-branded retail stores during the second half of 2021.
DIS saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on September 08, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 80 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 80 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 53 cases where DIS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for DIS turned negative on September 10, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where DIS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where DIS's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 37 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
DIS may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 177 cases where DIS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. DIS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.905) is normal, around the industry mean (27.649). P/E Ratio (18.122) is within average values for comparable stocks, (81.765). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.909) is also within normal values, averaging (5.157). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.039) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.218) is also within normal values, averaging (39.189).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. DIS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 81, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
an operator of amusement parks, hotels, television stations and radio broadcasting stations
Industry MoviesEntertainment