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Operating income rose 9% to $2.5 billion at Disney's theme parks during the first quarter of 2025

Disney beats quarterly earnings forecasts

Walt Disney's quarterly results topped Wall Street expectations today as visitors to its US theme parks increased spending in the first three months of the year and the company saw an unexpected rise in Disney+ streaming customers.

Business • 07 May

Disney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine Deadpool' movie brought in $1.3 billion at global box offices

Deadpool & Wolverine' helps Disney beat forecasts

Walt Disney has today reported earnings that topped Wall Street's estimates, propelled by blockbuster ticket sales from the rude and irreverent summer Marvel film "Deadpool & Wolverine," and provided an upbeat forecast for the coming year.

Business • 14 Nov 24

Walt Disney has named Morgan Stanley veteran James Gorman as its new chairman

Disney names Morgan Stanley's James Gorman as chair

Walt Disney has today named Morgan Stanley veteran James Gorman as chairman and said it would announce a new CEO to replace Bob Iger in early 2026, setting the stage for succession at the storied media and entertainment company.

Business • 21 Oct 24

Critics have accused Disney, under Mr Iger, of botching its streaming strategy and losing its creative spark

Go woke or go broke: Division at Disney

What would a Disney film be without a villain?

Business • 09 Apr 24

Disney announces gaming investment, ESPN streaming plans

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger hit back at activist investors with a slew of announcements, including a splashy investment in "Fortnite" maker Epic Games and plans to launch an ESPN streaming service in 2025.

Business • 08 Feb 24

Disney CEO Bob Iger says will step down in 2026 when his contract ends

Disney CEO Iger promises 2026 exit

Walt Disney chief executive Bob Iger said he would "definitely" step down when his current contract ends in 2026 and that the ABC broadcast network was not for sale.

Business • 30 Nov 23

Sam Altman may hold the record for shortest break between terms as CEO - but there have been plenty of other boomerang bosses

Boomerang Boss: CEOs who came back for seconds

With his firing and rapid re-hiring, Sam Altman joins a long list of 'boomerang' CEOs, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 28 Nov 23

Disney tops quarterly earnings forecasts

Walt Disney exceeded Wall Street's earnings expectations as higher attendance at its Shanghai and Hong Kong theme parks offset a decline in advertising revenue at television network ABC.

Business • 09 Nov 23

From pencil & paper to media giant: 100 years of Disney

The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary today, marking the occasion with the release of a short film featuring more than 500 characters from 85 films.

Business • 16 Oct 23

Disney chief executive Bog Iger said that streaming remains Disney's top priority

Disney to lay off 7,000 workers in major revamp by CEO

Walt Disney has announced a sweeping restructuring under recently reinstated CEO Bob Iger, cutting 7,000 jobs as part of an effort to save $5.5 billion in costs and make its streaming business profitable.

Business • 09 Feb 23

Bob Iger retired last year after 15 years as chief executive at Walt Disney

Disney brings back Iger as CEO in bid to boost growth

Bob Iger is returning to Walt Disney as chief executive less than a year after he retired, a surprise comeback that coincides with the entertainment company's attempt to boost investor confidence and profits at its streaming media unit.

Business • 21 Nov 22

Bob Iger said 50% of Disney+ subscribers signed up directly with the company and 20% came from its partnership with Verizon

Baby Yoda powers Disney streaming subs to fast start

Walt Disney's new streaming service Disney+ reached 28.6 million paying subscribers this week, the company said this week as it reported quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts.

Business • 05 Feb 20

Operating income at the theme parks and consumer products unit rose 17% to $1.4 billion

Disney's last quarter had happy ending as earnings rose

Walt Disney Co's theme parks and a remake of "The Lion King" boosted quarterly earnings past Wall Street targets as costs came in lower than expected for its big plunge into streaming entertainment.

Business • 08 Nov 19

Disney chairman and chief executive Bob Iger upbeat on the company's new initiatives

Disney profit boosted by fans flocking to parks, movies

Walt Disney results have beaten Wall Street estimates thanks to summer crowds that swarmed into its theme parks and filled cinemas showing Marvel movie "Ant-Man and the Wasp."

Business • 09 Nov 18

Comcat is still trying to expand its international footprint by acquiring 61% of European broadcaster Sky

Comcast concedes to Disney in war for Fox assets

Comcast said it was dropping its $66 billion bid for Twenty-First Century Fox's entertainment assets, but said it would still try to expand its international footprint by acquiring 61% of European broadcaster Sky.

Business • 20 Jul 18

Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company had struck a deal to create a new trilogy in the blockbuster 'Star Wars' series

New 'Star Wars' trilogy raises hopes for Disney

The force of "Star Wars" lifted Walt Disney shares last night as the promise of a new film trilogy overshadowed disappointing quarterly results and struggles at the media company's television business.

Business • 10 Nov 17

Bon Iger became Walt Disney's CEO in 2005

Disney extends CEO Iger's contract by a year to 2019

Walt Disney has extended chief executive Bob Iger's term by a year to July 2, 2019 and said he would serve as a consultant for three years after that.

Business • 23 Mar 17

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