Walt Disney posted third quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations, on the back of solid subscriber figure for Disney+ and consumer attendance amid reopenings for its parks and experiences category.
The entertainment behemoth’s earnings came in at 80 cents per share, handily beating the 55 cents expected in a Refinitiv survey of analysts.
Revenue rose +44% from the year-ago quarter to $17.02 billion vs $16.76 billion expected in the survey.
Subscriber count for Disney+ streaming platform came in at 116 million for its third quarter, compared to 114.5 million StreetAccount estimated. The segment had 103.6 million subscribers in its fiscal second quarter.
Average monthly revenue per subscriber for Disney+ fell -10% year over year to $4.16. According to the company, the decrease was due to a higher mix of Disney+ Hotstar subscribers compared with the year-ago quarter.
Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products business returned to profitability for the first time since the pandemic started. Revenue in the segment surged +308% to $4.3 billion, as all of its parks were reopened during the fiscal third quarter. Operating income in the segment bounced back to $356 million, compared with a loss of -$1.87 billion during the same quarter last year.
DIS saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on September 10, 2025. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 08, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on DIS as a result. In of 80 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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 Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where DIS's RSI Oscillator 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 .
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
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 (1.898) is normal, around the industry mean (25.356). P/E Ratio (18.061) is within average values for comparable stocks, (80.917). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.906) is also within normal values, averaging (5.150). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.039) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.211) is also within normal values, averaging (39.245).
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
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