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Disney Tops Q3 Forecasts With Streaming Profit, Parks Surge and NFL Equity Deal

Bob Iger’s pivot to sustainable profitability delivered a Q3 earnings beat, setting the stage for an ESPN app launch under a new NFL equity partnership.

Tourists stroll by the World of Disney store at Disney Springs shopping and entertainment district Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Tourists stroll by the World of Disney store at Disney Springs shopping and entertainment district Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Overview

  • Disney’s fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 2% to $23.7 billion and adjusted earnings per share climbed to $1.61, surpassing analyst expectations.
  • The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance by 10 cents to $5.85, reflecting confidence in its profit-focused strategy.
  • Streaming revenue grew 6% to $6.2 billion as Disney+ and Hulu swung to a combined operating profit of $346 million, up from a loss in the prior year.
  • The parks, experiences and consumer products segment saw operating income increase 13% to $2.5 billion, with domestic parks profit up 22%.
  • Disney struck a deal granting the NFL a 10% equity stake in ESPN and will launch its standalone ESPN app on August 21, while targeting 10 million new subscribers through its Charter partnership.