Disney posted its fiscal first quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations.
The entertainment behemoth’s adjusted earnings for the quarter came in at 32 cents per share, while analysts polled by Factset had expected an adjusted loss of -34 cents per share. The year-ago quarter’s earnings were $1.53 per share.
Revenue of $16.25 billion also topped expectations of $15.90 billion. But the figure is below the year-ago quarter’s $20.86 billion.
The average monthly revenue per paid Disney+ subscriber was $4.03, which is almost -30% lower from the year-ago period. According to the company, the decrease is due to the launch of Disney+ Hotstar, its collaboration with Star India's Hotstar.
The company’s streaming platform Disney+ surpassed 94.9 million subscribers -- exceeding the company’s initial subscriber goal of 60 million to 90 million by 2024 back in November. The company now expects Disney+ will have 230 million to 260 million subscribers by 2024.
Number of paid subscribers of Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu combined was 146 million.
Total direct-to-consumer revenues for the quarter surged +73% year-over-year to $3.5 billion. The segment’s operating loss was -$466 million, down from from $1.1 billion.
Disney's parks segment experienced a - 53% year-over-year drop in revenue to $3.6 billion, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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 demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near 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 (1.912) is normal, around the industry mean (22.568). P/E Ratio (18.197) is within average values for comparable stocks, (80.384). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.913) is also within normal values, averaging (5.151). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.039) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.228) is also within normal values, averaging (33.361).
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