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- **EPS Growth**: 19% FY25 adjusted EPS growth, targeting double-digit FY26 expansion.
- **DTC Success**: $1.3B FY25 DTC operating income, up 39% Q4 profit growth.
- **Content Momentum**: Lilo & Stitch leads with $1.4B global box office; FY26 slate includes Avatar and Disney+ originals.
- **AI & Innovation**: AI-driven content creation and consumer engagement, with Disney+ as a super app.
- **Shareholder Returns**: $7B buybacks and 50% dividend hike.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS grew 19% YoY, with a 19% CAGR over 3 years. Fiscal 2026 targets double-digit EPS growth.
- DTC business achieved $1.3B operating income in FY25, up $1.2B from FY24, with Q4 profit growth of 39%.
- Film successes include Lilo & Stitch ($1.4B global box office) and Predator: Badlands (record opening). FY26 slate includes Zootopia 2, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and The Mandalorian.
- Cruise expansion with Disney Destiny and Adventure ships; new theme park planned for Abu Dhabi.
- Share buybacks of $7B in FY26 (double FY25) and 50% dividend increase to $1.50 per share.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- FY25 cash flow from operations up 28% YoY (7% reported due to $1.7B tax swing). FY26 free cash flow growth driven by reduced investments and OI expansion.
- FY26 guidance includes DTC revenue growth and margin expansion beyond 2026.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- ESPN DTC app adoption strong, with 80% of new subscribers choosing trio bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN). Advertising CPMs improving in DTC and linear.
- Cruise demand robust with 3% Q1 booking growth; parks attendance in line with expectations.
- AI investments focus on content creation, consumer engagement, and operational efficiency.
- YouTube TV carriage dispute remains unresolved, with potential impact on Hulu subscribers.


The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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