Business Segments · Costs of goods sold and distribution costs

Experiences Segment — Costs of goods sold and distribution costs

Walt Disney Experiences Segment — Costs of goods sold and distribution costs decreased by 18.0% to $773.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.9%, from $723.00M to $773.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue may signal rising operational inefficiencies, inflationary pressure on labor or materials, or a shift in the product mix toward lower-margin offerings. A decrease relative to revenue typically indicates improved operational leverage or successful cost-containment initiatives within the segment.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the direct costs associated with producing and delivering goods and services within the Experienc...

Peer comparison

This is comparable to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) or direct operating expenses reported by other leisure, hospitality, and retail conglomerates, though specific inclusions of labor and distribution can vary by accounting policy.

Metric ID: dis_segment_experiences_segment_costs_of_goods_sold_and_distribution_costs

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q3 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$839.25M$839.25M$839.25M$839.25M$929.00M$723.00M$943.00M$773.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+10.7%-22.2%+30.4%-18.0%
YoY Change+10.7%+1.5%+6.9%
Range$723.00M$943.00M
CAGR-4.6%
Avg YoY Growth+6.4%
Median YoY Growth+6.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walt Disney's experiences segment — costs of goods sold and distribution costs?
Walt Disney (DIS) reported experiences segment — costs of goods sold and distribution costs of $773.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Walt Disney's experiences segment — costs of goods sold and distribution costs changed year-over-year?
Walt Disney's experiences segment — costs of goods sold and distribution costs increased by 6.9% year-over-year, from $723.00M to $773.00M.
What does experiences segment — costs of goods sold and distribution costs mean?
The direct costs incurred to produce and deliver the goods and services sold within the company's experiences and consumer products business segment.