The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) shares jumped over 10% intra-day today after the company reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and issued an upbeat full-year profit forecast, easing investor concerns about macroeconomic uncertainty and tariff-related pressures.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.45, well above the $1.20 analyst estimate and up from $1.21 in the same quarter last year. Revenue grew 7% to $23.62 billion, surpassing forecasts of $23.05 billion.
Disney’s total segment operating income rose 15% to $4.44 billion, driven by strong performance in its entertainment division, particularly boosted by a rebound in Disney+ subscriber growth. Gains in the parks and experiences segment also helped offset weakness in the sports business, where rising programming and production costs, tied to expanded football coverage, weighed on profitability.
Looking ahead, Disney expects full-year adjusted earnings per share of $5.75—comfortably above the $5.44 consensus. The guidance reflects management’s confidence in streaming momentum, resilient consumer demand at its theme parks, and continued operational discipline across the business.