The following is a summary of the The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Disney's Q2 adjusted earnings per share increased by 30% compared to the previous year, prompting an elevated full-year EPS growth target of 25%.
Entertainment DTC segment saw a 2% sequential increase and a 13% year-over-year growth, leading to an operating income of $47 million.
The Experiences business demonstrated a 10% revenue growth, a 12% operating income increase and 60 basis points expansion in segment margins.
Despite increased market supply with the entry of a competitor, advertising revenues portrayed healthy progress.
A decline in ESPN+ subscriptions was chalked up to seasonal factors.
Business Progress:
Disney's Entertainment DTC segment hit profitability in Q2, with the projection of their combined streaming businesses reaching profitability by Q4.
Hulu was launched on Disney+ to positive initial audience reactions.
An ESPN tile is set to be added to Disney+ by the end of the year, allowing U.S. subscribers access to selected live games and studio programming.
A series of film releases are scheduled from studios including Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Inside Out 2, Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine, and Alien: Romulus.
Disneyland Forward initiative for expansion at Disneyland Resort has received initial approval from the Anaheim City Council.
Disney is initiating steps to mitigate password sharing starting next month.
Significant investments are being made in the Parks and Cruise business given its high-margin potential and guest satisfaction scores.
Balancing sequels with original content as part of their media strategy, Disney is leveraging sequels for lesser marketing efforts and exploring the 20th Century Fox library for future content.
The company looks forward to securing the NBA contract, viewing it as premium sports content with growth prospects.
More details: Disney IR
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