{
  "id": 171134,
  "title": "Disney beats earnings estimates in CEO Josh D'Amaro's first full quarter — and strikes a TikTok deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/disney-beats-earnings-estimates-in-ceo-josh-damaros-first-full",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T10:49:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-beats-earnings-estimate-ceo-josh-damaro-tiktok-content-deal-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Disney's first complete quarter as CEO Josh D'Amaro, the entertainment giant surpassed earnings estimates, sending its shares up in pre-market trading. The streaming division saw operating income more than double to $712 million, while overall revenue increased by 7% to $25.25 billion - slightly below the estimated $25.39 billion. Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 28% year-over-year to $2.06, exceeding analysts' forecast of $1.86 per share.\n\nD'Amaro's strategic focus on investing in intellectual property and creativity, connecting with consumers, and leveraging advanced technologies like AI, paid dividends in this quarter. Despite a 13.7% decline in Disney's stock in 2026 and 17% in the past year, the company managed to impress investors with robust growth figures under D'Amaro's leadership. The announcement of a TikTok deal to incorporate user-generated, short-form video content on Disney+ also appealed to TikTok enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Disney posted strong earnings results, driven by surging profits in its entertainment segment and solid growth in experiences.",
  "key_points": [
    "Disney's earnings beat estimates in CEO Josh D'Amaro's first full quarter.",
    "Streaming division operating income more than doubled to $712 million.",
    "TikTok deal to include user-generated short-form video content on Disney+."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/171134.png",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Disney tops earnings estimates as parks and streaming offer a boost",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/disney-tops-earnings-estimates-as-parks-and-streaming-offer-a-boost",
        "published": "2026-08-05T10:35:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Disney Earnings Buoyed By ‘Toy Story 5’, Theme Parks, Streaming Profit; Books $100M Tariff Refund",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/disney-earnings-buoyed-by-toy-story-5-theme-parks-streaming-profit",
        "published": "2026-08-05T11:05:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MarketWatch",
        "title": "Walt Disney’s stock climbs as company cites ‘Toy Story 5’ for earnings growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/walt-disneys-stock-climbs-as-company-cites-toy-story-5-for-earnings",
        "published": "2026-08-05T11:42:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "How Disney parks are bucking a travel slowdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/how-disney-parks-are-bucking-a-travel-slowdown",
        "published": "2026-08-07T12:25:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}