NYSE$DIS

Walt Disney · Q3 2022 earnings

Q3 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Disney's Q3 2022 earnings showcased strong performance in domestic theme parks, increased live-sports viewership, and significant subscriber growth in streaming services.

Disney reported strong Q3 2022 earnings with a 26% increase in revenue and a diluted EPS increase to $0.77 from $0.50 in the prior-year quarter. The company's streaming services saw significant subscriber growth, with Disney+ adding 14.4 million subscribers.

  • Revenues for the quarter grew by 26% compared to the prior-year quarter.
  • Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations increased to $0.77, up from $0.50 in the prior-year quarter.
  • Disney+ subscribers increased by 14.4 million, bringing the total subscriptions across streaming offerings to 221 million.
  • Domestic theme parks demonstrated outstanding performance.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$21.5B

Previous: $17B+26.3%
EPS (adj)

$1.09

Previous: $0.80+36.3%
Capital Expenditures

$1.74B

Previous: -$2.47B+170.3%
Free Cash Flow

$187M

Previous: -$1.55B+112.1%
Net Income

$1.41B

Previous: $918M+53.5%
Operating Income

$3.57B

Previous: $2.38B+49.7%
Gross Profit

$7.82B

Previous: $17B-54.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$13B

Previous: $16.1B-19.4%
Total Assets

$204B

Previous: $202B+0.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$273M

Previous: $158M+72.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Disney · Revenue · Quarterly

$21.5B

Q3 2022+26.3%vs Q3 2021
Beat estimate in 5 of 16 quarters(31%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Disney · $21.6B total across 3 segments · Q4 2023

  • Entertainment
    $9.52B-25.2%
  • Experiences
    $8.16B+9.9%
  • Sports
    $3.91B

Forward guidance

The earnings release includes forward-looking statements regarding future performance and growth, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties.

Tailwinds

  • Statements are based on management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance.
  • Company has been releasing films theatrically in fiscal 2022, although certain markets continue to impose restrictions on theater openings and capacity.
  • Domestic parks and resorts are generally operating without significant COVID-19-related capacity restrictions.
  • Cruise ships have generally been operating without COVID-19-related capacity restrictions since April 2022.
  • Film and television productions have generally resumed, although disruptions of production activities are possible depending on local circumstances.

Headwinds

  • Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various factors.
  • Changes in domestic and global economic conditions could impact results.
  • Competitive conditions and consumer preferences, including competition to create or acquire content, pose risks.
  • Health concerns and their impact on businesses and productions may affect future performance.
  • International, regulatory, legal, political, or military developments could lead to differences in actual results.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2022

Historical avgQ3 2022

+0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.3%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

31 / 65 earnings

Positive

+12.0%

Q4 2024

Best reaction

-13.6%

Q4 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026+8.5%+4.0%-0.6%
Q1 2026-6.3%-3.6%-8.7%
Q4 2025-8.0%-8.9%-4.3%
Q3 2025-2.7%-4.9%-0.3%
Q2 2025+10.9%+19.9%+23.6%
Q1 2025-2.4%-3.5%-6.9%
Q4 2024+12.0%+9.4%+10.3%
Q3 2024-4.5%-4.5%-2.3%
Q2 2024-9.5%-9.2%-13.1%
Q1 2024+11.3%+10.1%+11.1%
Q4 2023+6.8%+5.7%+9.7%
Q3 2023+4.1%+0.8%-7.4%
Q2 2023-9.7%-9.1%-10.0%
Q1 2023-1.1%-3.6%-16.2%
Q4 2022-13.6%-5.4%-7.8%
Q3 2022+8.8%+14.9%+6.5%
Q2 2022-3.1%-2.3%-7.7%
Q1 2022+6.8%+5.9%-7.5%
Q4 2021-7.4%-9.5%-12.8%
Q3 2021+1.7%-1.3%+3.4%
Q2 2021-2.3%-4.6%-0.3%
Q1 2021-1.0%-1.7%+4.0%
Q4 2020+0.4%+4.8%+27.5%
Q3 2020+9.7%+11.7%+14.5%
Q2 2020-2.2%+5.8%+19.9%
Q1 2020+0.0%-0.2%-19.3%
Q4 2019+5.1%+5.6%+12.5%
Q3 2019-2.5%+0.2%+0.4%
Q2 2019+0.1%-1.6%+3.4%
Q1 2019-0.3%-0.3%+2.0%
Q4 2018+0.8%-0.2%-4.3%
Q3 2018-1.7%-2.8%-4.9%
Q2 2018-2.4%-0.4%-0.0%
Q1 2018+0.1%-1.5%-0.6%
Q4 2017+3.6%+2.0%+3.0%
Q3 2017-3.3%-4.1%-8.7%
Q2 2017-1.6%-1.6%-6.4%
Q1 2017-0.5%-0.3%+1.3%
Q4 2016+3.2%+3.2%+10.8%
Q3 2016+2.2%+1.1%-1.7%
Q2 2016-2.9%
Q1 2016-3.5%
Q4 2015+2.1%
Q3 2015-8.7%
Q2 2015-1.2%
Q1 2015+10.2%
Q4 2014-1.1%
Q3 2014-0.7%
Q2 2014-1.1%
Q1 2014+6.3%
Q4 2013-0.6%
Q3 2013-0.2%
Q2 2013+1.4%
Q1 2013+4.0%
Q4 2012-0.4%
Q3 2012+0.5%
Q2 2012+0.1%
Q1 2012+2.2%
Q4 2011-5.4%
Q3 2011+3.6%
Q2 2011-1.2%
Q1 2010+0.9%
Q4 2010+1.0%
Q3 2010-2.5%
Q2 2010+1.3%

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