Walt Disney Entertainment Segment — Other Cost and Expense, Operating increased by 2.1% to $1.50B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.2%, from $1.36B to $1.50B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Rising costs may indicate operational bloat or increased distribution complexity, while stability suggests controlled overhead.
This represents miscellaneous operating costs not categorized under production, marketing, or general administration. It...
Comparable to other operating expenses in standard income statements for media companies.
dis_segment_entertainment_segment_other_cost_and_expense_operating| Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.45B | $1.45B | $1.45B | $1.45B | $1.34B | $1.36B | $1.47B | $1.50B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -7.6% | +1.6% | +7.9% | +2.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -7.6% | — | +9.6% | +10.2% |