A maker of movies, TV shows, streaming services, theme parks, and cruise lines, The Walt Disney Company runs beloved brands from ABC and ESPN to Disney+, Hulu, and Disney Cruise Line. Brothers Walt and Roy Disney founded the company in Hollywood in 1923, and legend has it that Walt originally wanted to name his breakout mouse character "Mortimer" — until his wife Lillian convinced him otherwise, and Mickey Mouse was born.
Disney Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue up 7% to $25.2B; adjusted EPS up 8% to $1.57
Revenue for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, was $25.2 billion, up 7% from $23.6 billion in Q2 fiscal 2025.
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Income before income taxes increased 9% to $3.4 billion from $3.1 billion in the prior-year quarter.
Total segment operating income rose 4% to $4.6 billion from $4.4 billion in Q2 fiscal 2025.
Diluted EPS decreased to $1.27 from $1.81, while adjusted EPS increased to $1.57 from $1.45.
Fiscal 2026 outlook: adjusted EPS growth of approximately 12% excluding the 53rd week, and approximately 16% including it; targeting at least $8 billion in share repurchases.
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Disney appoints CEO Josh D'Amaro to Board of Directors effective March 18, 2026.
At the annual meeting on March 18, 2026, all 11 director nominees were elected, with votes ranging from 1.19 billion to 1.27 billion for each nominee.
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Josh D'Amaro, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, was appointed to the Board of Directors effective March 18, 2026, with a term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.
D'Amaro was also appointed to the Executive Committee of the Board.
Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026, with 1.39 billion votes for and 99.4 million against.
The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 1.09 billion votes for and 181.8 million against; all four shareholder proposals were defeated.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Disney terminates Kristina Schake as Chief Communications Officer, effective March 19, 2026
Schake will receive separation benefits as per her previously disclosed employment agreement.
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On February 20, 2026, Disney exercised its right to terminate without cause Kristina K. Schake, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective March 19, 2026.
Her departure coincides with the end of Bob Iger's tenure as CEO; she joined Disney in 2022.
During her tenure, she led communications for key events including Iger's return, proxy fight victories, streaming profitability, and the selection of Josh D'Amaro as next CEO.
Disney will announce her successor at a later date.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Disney prices $4.0B multi-tranche notes offering due 2029-2036
On February 10, 2026, Disney entered into an underwriting agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for a $4.0 billion notes offering.
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The offering comprises $500M Floating Rate Notes due 2029, $1.0B 3.750% Notes due 2029, $1.5B 4.000% Notes due 2031, and $1.0B 4.625% Notes due 2036.
The notes are guaranteed by TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. and will be issued under an indenture dated March 20, 2019 with Citibank, N.A. as trustee.
The notes are registered under a Form S-3 registration statement (No. 333-289917) and the 8-K was filed to incorporate exhibits into that registration statement.
The filing includes the underwriting agreement, officer's certificates establishing note terms, forms of notes, and a legal opinion from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.
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Disney appoints Josh D'Amaro as CEO and Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer, effective March 18, 2026.
Josh D'Amaro, currently Chairman of Disney Experiences, will become CEO effective March 18, 2026, with a base salary of $2.5 million and target annual bonus of 250% of base salary.
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Robert A. Iger will transition to Senior Advisor, reporting to the Board, and will remain a director through December 31, 2026, subject to shareholder vote.
Dana Walden, currently Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, will become President and Chief Creative Officer effective March 18, 2026, with a base salary of $3.75 million and target annual bonus of 200% of base salary.
D'Amaro will receive annual long-term incentive awards with a target value of $26.25 million, plus a recommended one-time award of $9.705 million.
Walden's employment agreement runs through March 17, 2030, with annual long-term incentive target of $15.75 million and a recommended one-time award of $5.26 million.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits