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As Disney reports its quarterly earnings, it comes as no surprise that the company's streaming business has played a significant role in driving success. With increased revenues in this area, the entertainment giant is poised to roll out a key ESPN product later this year.

So, what's behind Disney's impressive earnings? For starters, the company has successfully implemented subscription price increases on its streaming platform, resulting in higher revenue per subscriber both domestically and internationally. Additionally, hit movies like Moana 2 have generated over $1 billion worldwide, solidifying Disney's studio business as a major contributor to the company's success.

However, not everything is without challenge for the Mouse House. A decline in international Disney+ subscribers has led to an overall decrease in subscriptions, although revenue per subscriber has increased. This mixed bag of results has tempered investor enthusiasm, with shares declining 1.5% in early-afternoon trading.

Despite this, Disney's executives are thrilled with the company's performance. We took prices up significantly fairly recently and expected the churn would be significantly greater, said CEO Bob Iger on a conference call with analysts. It turned out we delivered numbers that were better than we had expected.

Looking ahead, Disney is focusing on the fall launch of a new ESPN product designed to make sports viewing more personalized and engaging. This innovative offering features high-degree customization, personalization, and the inclusion of betting and fantasy options, positioning it as a game-changer for sports fans.

We're on 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, said Iger. So if you're a sports fan, it's not about one day of one boxing event or one day of football. It's about sports every single day of the year and every hour of the day.

In its amusement park division, Disney experienced increased revenues but lower profits due to the impact of Hurricane Milton, which forced the closure of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for a day and canceled a cruise. The company estimates that this weather event cost them around $120 million in the quarter.

Despite these challenges, Disney has confirmed its key full-year targets for fiscal 2025, including the generation of $15 billion in cash provided by operations. It's clear that the Mouse House remains on track to achieve its goals, despite some bumps along the way.

Conclusion

Disney's quarterly profits are a testament to the company's ability to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing entertainment landscape. With a focus on streaming, studio success, and innovative new products like ESPN+, Disney is well-positioned for continued growth and success in 2025 and beyond.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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