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Dec 28, 2019

Disney Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Disney's first quarter earnings for fiscal year 2020 were reported, revealing growth in revenue and challenges in some segments.

Key Takeaways

The Walt Disney Company reported a strong first quarter, driven by the launch of Disney+ and overall revenue growth. Diluted EPS decreased, but total revenues increased by 36% compared to the prior year. The company's direct-to-consumer services are positioned for continued growth.

Disney+ launched and exceeded expectations with 26.5 million subscribers.

Total revenues increased by 36% to $20.86 billion.

Diluted EPS decreased by 37% to $1.17.

Direct-to-Consumer & International segment experienced revenue growth but also increased operating losses due to Disney+ launch costs and Hulu consolidation.

Total Revenue
$20.9B
Previous year: $15.3B
+36.3%
EPS
$1.53
Previous year: $1.84
-16.8%
Disney+ Paid ARMPU
$5.56
ESPN+ Paid Subscribers
6.6M
Previous year: 1.4M
+371.4%
Hulu Paid Subscribers
30.4M
Previous year: 22.8M
+33.3%
Gross Profit
$7.84B
Previous year: $15.3B
-48.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.83B
Previous year: $4.46B
+53.4%
Free Cash Flow
$292M
Previous year: $904M
-67.7%
Total Assets
$201B
Previous year: $99.9B
+101.1%

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Forward Guidance

The report does not include forward guidance.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income