Disney’s stock surged 8% at market open on May 6, 2026, following a strong Q2 earnings report. The company reported earnings of $1.57 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.07. Revenue reached $25.168 billion, surpassing expectations of $25.007 billion.
Despite this positive financial performance, Disney faces challenges. Attendance at Disney’s US parks decreased by 1% during the quarter. This decline occurred under the leadership of new CEO Josh D’Amaro, who took over on March 18.
In addition to the drop in park attendance, revenue from Disney’s experiences division fell to $9.5 billion, down from $10 billion in the previous quarter. However, there were bright spots in other areas.
Revenue from Disney’s streaming business rose by 13%. Additionally, the entertainment division saw a revenue increase of 10%, reaching $11.72 billion.
Institutional investors showed confidence in Disney as well. Over 1,200 institutional investors added shares of Disney stock to their portfolios in the last quarter. Analysts remain optimistic with a median price target of $130 for $DIS.
Disney insiders have traded shares four times in the past six months, with two purchases and two sales reported. The company’s total operating income was $4.6 billion, up from $4.4 billion a year ago.
The company acknowledged challenges ahead, stating it is beginning to recover from softness in international visitor traffic but is wary of potential impacts from global macro uncertainty on consumer behavior.
Key statements:
- “We continue to explore potential commercial opportunities with OpenAI and others.” — Disney
- The decline was driven by a 1% decrease in attendance at its US parks, even as spending per customer on admissions, food, and merchandise increased 5%.
- The company recognized global macro uncertainties could affect future performance.
