Strong Growth Forecasts: Disney expects to achieve high single-digit adjusted EPS growth in fiscal 2025, accelerating to double-digit adjusted EPS growth in fiscal 2026 and 2027. This indicates a confident trajectory for financial performance despite a backdrop of challenges in the industry.
Streaming Success and Innovations: Disney+ and Hulu have seen a combined 174 million subscriptions, with a strategic pivot towards ad-supported models gaining traction. Disney is introducing an ESPN tile on Disney+ in December 2024, which is expected to enhance subscriber engagement and monetization through personalized content offerings and ADA advertising technology.
Experiences Segment Recovery: The Parks segment is expected to grow operating income, despite initial pressures from hurricane impacts and launch costs for the new Disney Treasure cruise ship. The company anticipates returning to positive growth in Q2 2025, supported by strong early bookings and significant expansions planned for parks and resorts, positioning Disney favorably against competitors.