Walt Disney Set to Release Q4 Earnings Today: Key Expectations
Walt Disney is preparing to announce its fourth quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2025 today, November 13. Currently, the company’s stock has risen approximately 5% in 2025, attributed to positive trends in streaming and effective cost-cutting measures aimed at enhancing profit margins.
Key Financial Expectations for Q4 Earnings
Wall Street analysts anticipate that Disney will report earnings of $1.04 per share for Q4, down from $1.14 per share the previous year. Revenue projections suggest an increase, with expected earnings rising to $22.76 billion compared to $22.45 billion in the same quarter last year.
Factors Influencing Investor Sentiment
- Growth in Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions
- Ongoing cost-cutting initiatives
- Concerns regarding traditional television and theme park spending
Investors will be particularly interested in updates regarding the profitability of streaming services, planned content expenditures, and forecasts for park attendance as they look towards 2026.
Analyst Insights on Disney’s Performance
Laurent Yoon, an analyst at Bernstein, has maintained an Outperform rating for Disney with a price target of $129. Yoon emphasizes that improvements in earnings and cost management put the company in a strong position ahead of the earnings report.
While traditional TV faces challenges, Yoon notes that better streaming margins and stable results from theme parks, along with reduced content costs, should support Disney as it transitions into FY26. He points out that despite full-year earnings growth, Disney’s stock still trades below market averages.
Market Expectations and Predictions
- Options traders predict a potential price swing of 6.8% for DIS stock following the Q4 earnings announcement.
- The stock holds a Strong Buy consensus rating, reflected by 14 Buy ratings and one Hold rating over the past three months.
- The average price target for Disney stock stands at $141.38, indicating a 21.20% upside potential.
The upcoming earnings report is crucial for assessing the company’s direction and potential growth as it moves forward.
