Operating
D&A
Walt Disney D&A increased by 6.8% to $1.41B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.1%, from $1.32B to $1.41B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows relatively stable performance with a 1.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ2 2026May 6, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate significant capital investment in infrastructure or acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets or limited capital expenditure.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense allocated to the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives. Be...
Peer comparison
High in capital-intensive industries like manufacturing and healthcare devices; lower in service-based sectors.
Metric ID:
depreciation_and_amortization_cfHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.27B | $1.27B | $1.27B | $1.29B | $1.29B | $1.29B | $1.31B | $1.31B | $1.34B | $1.34B | $1.24B | $1.24B | $1.22B | $1.22B | $1.28B | $1.32B | $1.32B | $1.33B | $1.32B | $1.41B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.2% | +1.4% | +0.2% | +0.0% | +1.2% | +0.3% | +2.6% | +0.0% | -7.5% | -0.1% | -1.8% | +0.0% | +4.6% | +3.8% | +0.0% | +0.6% | -1.2% | +6.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +1.9% | +1.9% | +2.9% | +1.8% | +4.2% | +4.2% | -4.8% | -5.2% | -9.2% | -9.2% | +2.7% | +6.6% | +8.5% | +9.2% | +3.1% | +6.1% |
Range$1.22B – $1.41B
CAGR+2.2%
Avg YoY Growth+1.5%
Median YoY Growth+2.8%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|
| Experiences Segment | $788.00M |
| Entertainment Segment | $251.00M |
| Sports Segment | $28.00M |
| Total | $1.41B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walt Disney's d&a?
- Walt Disney (DIS) reported d&a of $1.41B in Q1 2026.
- How has Walt Disney's d&a changed year-over-year?
- Walt Disney's d&a increased by 6.1% year-over-year, from $1.32B to $1.41B.
- What is the long-term trend for Walt Disney's d&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Walt Disney's d&a has grown at a 1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.07B to $5.30B.
- What does d&a mean?
- The non-cash accounting expense for the wear and tear or expiration of assets.