Segment Eliminations — Programming and Production Costs
Walt Disney Segment Eliminations — Programming and Production Costs decreased by 18.4% to -$643.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 32.9%, from -$484.00M to -$643.00M.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Fluctuations in these eliminations reflect changes in the volume and cost structure of internal content licensing and production transfers. Higher eliminations typically correlate with increased internal synergy and content sharing across the company's various distribution platforms.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the elimination of intercompany expenses related to the internal transfer of programming and produc...
Peer comparison
Media and entertainment conglomerates with vertically integrated production and distribution arms typically report these adjustments to clarify consolidated operating expenses.
dis_segment_segment_eliminations_programming_and_production_costsHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$349.25M | -$349.25M | -$349.25M | -$349.25M | -$447.00M | -$484.00M | -$543.00M | -$643.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -28.0% | -8.3% | -12.2% | -18.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -28.0% | — | -21.5% | -32.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walt Disney's segment eliminations — programming and production costs?
- Walt Disney (DIS) reported segment eliminations — programming and production costs of -$643.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Walt Disney's segment eliminations — programming and production costs changed year-over-year?
- Walt Disney's segment eliminations — programming and production costs decreased by 32.9% year-over-year, from -$484.00M to -$643.00M.
- What does segment eliminations — programming and production costs mean?
- The total production and programming costs removed during consolidation to avoid double-counting expenses incurred between internal business units.