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Disney’s Q3 Earnings Highlight Streaming Challenges, Restructuring Efforts, And Business Segments

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
August 10, 2023
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Disney unveiled its fiscal third-quarter earnings, showcasing a mix of achievements and hurdles, notably revolving around ongoing streaming challenges and substantial costs related to reorganizing its content offerings.

In the last three months, Disney faced a continuation of subscriber setbacks, reporting a count of 146.1 million Disney+ subscribers for the most recent quarter. Regrettably, this marked a decline of 7.4% from the previous quarter, surpassing Wall Street’s projections for a more moderate decrease.

The primary contributor to this decline emerged from Disney+ Hotstar, where user numbers plummeted by 24%. This sharp drop was attributed to the company’s loss of broadcasting rights for Indian Premier League cricket matches, resulting in a notable dent in platform appeal.

In response to waning user engagement and a decline in revenue within its media and entertainment distribution sector, Disney unveiled its strategic initiatives. The company announced its intention to enact a price hike for its ad-free streaming tier, effective in October. Additionally, Disney will be addressing the issue of password sharing, taking a cue from its streaming rival, Netflix, which implemented similar measures earlier this year.

This news triggered a positive market reaction, propelling Disney’s shares up by 4% during extended trading on the announcement day.

Even as Disney navigates the landscape of subscriber fluctuations and restructuring impacts, the company remains dedicated to addressing streaming challenges head-on. By adapting its pricing tiers and addressing password sharing, Disney aims to reinforce its standing in the fiercely competitive streaming domain.

 

Details of the Financial Performance

1. Subscriber Challenges: Despite the dynamic media landscape, Disney reported a 7.4% decline in Disney+ subscribers during the fiscal third quarter, reflecting ongoing challenges and intensified competition.

2. Revenue and Growth: While Disney faced subscriber losses, it reported a commendable 22% growth in bookings. The company generated revenue through sales of its virtual currency, Robux, reflecting a 14% year-over-year increase.

3. Transformation Efforts: Disney has undertaken significant restructuring, leading to a quarterly net loss. The majority of these losses were linked to content adjustments, such as pulling content from its streaming platforms and discontinuing third-party licensing agreements.

4. Positive Sparks: Despite the challenges, Disney’s parks, experiences, and products division showcased a 13% revenue increase to $8.3 billion, buoyed by international parks’ strong performance.

5. Studio Performance: While Disney experienced box office successes with films like “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3,” some releases underperformed expectations. Disney acknowledges the need to enhance film quality and streamline its movie portfolio.

6. Strategic Shifts: CEO Bob Iger emphasized the company’s focus on its film studios, parks business, and streaming as drivers of growth and value creation over the next five years.

Amidst these multifaceted challenges and initiatives, Disney’s strategic resilience shines through as it navigates the evolving landscape of entertainment and media.

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