Disney’s 0.71% Dip Hits 92nd in Volume Amid Surpassing Earnings and $336M Streaming Profit Surge

On August 21, 2025, Walt Disney (DIS) closed with a 0.71% decline, trading a volume of $0.74 billion, ranking 92nd in the market. Recent earnings reports and strategic moves have influenced investor sentiment.

Disney’s Q2 earnings exceeded expectations, with revenue of $23.62 billion, up 7% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $1.45, a 20% increase. The streaming segment, including Disney+ and Hulu, reported a $336 million profit, a significant jump from $47 million in Q2 2024. The company announced a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, its seventh global destination, targeting a 500-million-visitor market within four hours of the UAE. CEO Bob Iger emphasized the project’s strategic alignment with Disney’s global expansion goals.

Analysts highlighted Disney’s consolidation of streaming services, including the launch of ESPN+ and the phasing out of Hulu. The parks segment showed resilience, with Walt Disney World reporting record third-quarter revenues. However, traditional TV segments faced challenges, including a 15% revenue decline. Despite these, Disney raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $5.75, reflecting confidence in streaming and parks growth.

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