Walt Disney
The Walt Disney Company is a leading global entertainment enterprise that creates, produces, and distributes a diverse range of content and experiences. The company leverages its extensive portfolio of intellectual property to drive value across media networks, direct-to-consumer streaming services, theatrical motion pictures, and world-class theme parks and resorts.
Financials
Based on Q2 2026 filing
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Entertainment
primaryEncompasses global film and episodic content production and distribution across linear networks, direct-to-consumer streaming, and content licensing. This segment manages the company's non-sports media assets and intellectual property monetization through various distribution windows.
Disney+, Hulu, ABC Network, Disney Channel, FX, National Geographic, Freeform, Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound
Individual consumers, MVPDs, Television stations, Movie theaters, Digital retailers
Sports
majorFocuses on sports-themed content production and distribution through the ESPN brand. It operates multiple linear sports channels and direct-to-consumer streaming plans, holding significant rights to major professional and collegiate sporting events.
ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN Deportes
Sports fans, MVPDs, Advertisers, Sportsbook operators
Experiences
majorOperates a global network of theme parks, resorts, and vacation experiences, alongside a consumer products licensing business. This segment translates the company's stories and characters into physical locations, travel offerings, and branded merchandise.
Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions
Families and tourists, Retailers, Product manufacturers, Game developers
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Competitive Position
A dominant global leader in entertainment with a unique ecosystem that integrates content creation with physical experiences and merchandise.
Geographies
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America
Customer Segments
B2C consumers, B2B media distributors, B2B advertisers, B2B licensees
Upstream Dependencies
Creative talent (writers, directors, actors), Sports leagues and organizations, Technology infrastructure providers, Raw material suppliers for merchandise, Shipbuilding yards
Downstream Customers
Individual subscribers and park guests, Cable and satellite providers, Movie theater chains, Third-party retailers (Walmart, Amazon), Advertisers
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
WBD
Media and entertainment conglomerate
Comcast
CMCSA
Media and theme park competitor (Universal)
Netflix
NFLX
Direct-to-consumer streaming competitor
EchoStar
SATS
Streaming service provider (Disney+, ESPN+).
Royal Caribbean Group
RCL
Competitor in the family and premium segments
Carnival Corporation
CCL
Themed cruise vacation competitor
Similar Companies
Partners
Hearst
50% joint venture partner in A+E Global Media
Reliance Industries Limited
Joint venture partner for Star India operations
Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
Owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort under license
DraftKings Inc.
DKNG
Exclusive sportsbook and odds provider for ESPN
Apple
AAPL
Digital retailer for home entertainment content
Amazon
AMZN
Digital and physical retailer for content and merchandise
Walmart
WMT
Retailer for physical home entertainment and merchandise
Sony Group Corporation
SONY
Licensee for Spider-Man film production and distribution
Subsidiaries
Pixar
Animation studio
Marvel
Character franchise and comic book publisher
Lucasfilm
Film production company (Star Wars)
Twentieth Century Studios
Film production studio
Hulu
Streaming service provider
ESPN
Sports media company (80% owned)
Walt Disney FAQ
Common questions about Walt Disney
The Walt Disney Company is a leading global entertainment enterprise that creates, produces, and distributes a diverse range of content and experiences. The company leverages its extensive portfolio of intellectual property to drive value across media networks, direct-to-consumer streaming services, theatrical motion pictures, and world-class theme parks and resorts.
Walt Disney (DIS) has a market capitalization of $178.86B and trades on NYSE.
Walt Disney generated $99.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $12.5B, representing a net margin of 12.5%. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Walt Disney's key competitors include Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast, Netflix, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Walt Disney has approximately 225,000 employees.