Disney | 1Q 2025: Growth, strong results and new momentum for the entertainment empire

The Walt Disney Company had an extraordinarily successful quarter that significantly exceeded market expectations and underscored its growing strength across key segments. With a combination of strong growth in entertainment and experiences, the company achieved a 7% year-over-year increase in revenue to $23.6 billion, while operating profit strengthened 15%. Net profit saw an even more significant shift, climbing to $3.1 billion, nearly five times the same period last year. In addition, free cash flow more than doubled, reflecting the company's efficient management and healthy financial condition.

Growth was driven primarily by the entertainment segment, where operating profit grew 61%, and streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu together surpassed the 180 million subscriber mark. The stable performance was also supported by the experiences segment, including theme parks, which benefited from continued visitor interest. Despite a slight decline in profits in the sports segment due to…