Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Disney Beats Q2 Forecast, Shares Rise 7% After Earnings

5/8/2026

27 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Disney posted adjusted earnings of $1.57 per share for fiscal Q2 2026, beating the $1.49 estimate.
Revenue rose 7% to $25.17 billion, topping the $24.76 billion forecast.
CFO Hugh Johnston said Disney’s NFL relationship remains broad and deep, and ESPN has not begun early-renewal talks for rights through 2030.
Shares closed up 7.54% at $108.06 before slipping 0.48% to $107 in after-hours trading.

1 of 1

Story summary

Disney posted adjusted earnings of $1.57 per share for fiscal Q2 2026, beating the $1.49 estimate.
Revenue rose 7% to $25.17 billion, topping the $24.76 billion forecast.
CFO Hugh Johnston said Disney’s NFL relationship remains broad and deep, and ESPN has not begun early-renewal talks for rights through 2030.
Shares closed up 7.54% at $108.06 before slipping 0.48% to $107 in after-hours trading.