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.
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.
This metric represents the direct costs associated with producing and delivering goods and services within the Experienc...
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.
dis_segment_experiences_segment_costs_of_goods_sold_and_distribution_costs| Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '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% |