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Walt Disney Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/walt-disney-world" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">domestic theme parks</a> have been the growth engine for tourism, job creation, and tax revenue.
Disney Parks &amp; Resorts generated a historic $67 billion annual economic impact from coast to coast. And they support over 403,000 direct and indirect jobs, not just in California and Florida, but <a href="https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-parks-economic-impact/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">all 50 states</a>.
According to Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, generates $16.1 billion in annual economic impact across Southern California and supports more than 102,000 jobs in the region.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45266716/disneys-streaming-gains-park-strength-cash-surge-drive-analyst-optimism" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Disney&#8217;s Streaming Gains, Park Strength, Cash Flow Drive Analyst Optimism</a>
The company&#8217;s plan to &#8216;turbocharge&#8217; the growth of Disney&#8217;s domestic parks will increase capital expenditures in the U.S. to $30 billion through 2033. The plans include:
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<li>Expanding the Magic Kingdom</li>
<li>Creating a new Tropical Americas land in Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom</li>
<li>Launching a land based on Pixar Animation Studios&#8217; Monsters, Inc at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios</li>
<li>Doubling the size of Avengers Campus at Disney&#8217;s California Adventure park.</li>
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Walt Disney reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45251203/disney-rides-strong-subscriber-growth-and-movie-hits-lifts-forecast-with-1-billion-streaming-goal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal second-quarter 2025</a> revenue growth of 7% to $23.62 billion. It beat the analyst consensus of $23.14 billion driven by its Entertainment and Experiences businesses. Adjusted EPS of $1.45 beat the analyst consensus of $1.20.
Disney&#8217;s experiences division benefited from visitors to parks in California and Florida, holiday package sales, and the launch of the Disney Treasure ship in December.
Disney and Miral, a creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced a deal to build a theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
For fiscal 2025, Disney projected an adjusted EPS&nbsp;of $5.75, an increase of 16% over fiscal 2024 versus a $5.44 analyst estimate (compared to the prior estimate of high-single-digit&nbsp;growth).
Price Actions: DIS stock is up 1.23% at $113.90 at the last check on Friday.
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Disney Parks Drive $67 Billion In US Economic Impact, Support Over 400K Jobs Nationwide

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/05/final-trades-ulta-disney-gap-and-the-slv.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower, said The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) is down 33% in a week and recommended using the weakness to buy the stock. The stock trades at 9.7 times and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. 
Link said the clothing retailer reported a robust quarter that gained market share, and praised the new management as &#8220;phenomenal.&#8221;
Gap reported quarterly earnings of 51 cents per share on May 29, beating the consensus estimate of 45 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $3.46 billion, beating the Street estimate of $3.42 billion.
Cerity Partners&#8217;s Jim Lebenthal said The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has been in the $115 range. He expects the stock to break above $120.
As per the recent news, on June 4, Walt Disney lost its legal effort to prevent longtime executive Justin Connolly from leaving the company to join Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) YouTube.
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Bill Baruch, founder and President of both Blue Line Capital and Blue Line Futures, picked iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>), saying silver reached the highest level since 2012.
On the earnings front, Westinghouse Air Brake, on April 23, reported better-than-expected first-quarter adjusted EPS results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.
Brian G. Belski of BMO Capital Markets named Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) as his final trade.
Lending support to his choice, Ulta Beauty, on May 29, reported quarterly earnings of $6.70 per share, which beat the consensus estimate of $5.77 per share Quarterly revenue of $2.85 billion beat the Street estimate of $2.79 billion.
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<li>Gap shares gained 2.6% to close at $21.58 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Disney fell 0.9% to close at $112.53 on Thursday.</li>
<li>iShares Silver Trust gained 3.5% during the session.</li>
<li>Ulta Beauty shares rose 0.3% to settle at $467.04.</li>
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Corporate America is experiencing a surge in layoffs as companies respond to economic pressures from President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies and artificial intelligence adoption reshaping workforce needs.
What Happened: Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) revealed Thursday it will eliminate 7,000 jobs over two years, representing 15% of its non-manufacturing workforce, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/05/corporate-layoffs-companies-making-job-cuts.html">reported</a> CNBC. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) cut 6,000 positions globally in May, followed by an additional<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45738506/microsoft-fires-hundreds-more-workers-amid-ai-fueled-growth-calls-it-positioning-the-company-for-success"> 300 layoffs this week</a>, totaling approximately 3% of its workforce.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reduced 1,500 positions across technology and e-commerce divisions, while The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) cut several hundred employees worldwide from film and television units. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) announced 3,500 job cuts in China, primarily affecting IT services.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45807611/amazon-cuts-jobs-in-kindle-goodreads-divisions-terms-it-a-difficult-decision">eliminated about 100 positions in its Kindle</a> and Goodreads divisions, adding to previous cuts across devices and services units. Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) reduced technology division staff, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45512822/nike-announces-layoffs-in-tech-division-shifts-focus-to-third-party-vendors">shifting work to third-party vendors. </a> See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45808926/robinhood-says-overnight-trading-spiked-after-trumps-tariff-surprise-retail-came-to-the-rescue">Robinhood Says Overnight Trading Spiked After Trump&#8217;s Tariff Surprise: &#8216;Retail Came To The Rescue&#8217;</a> Why It Matters: Companies are implementing cost-cutting measures against the backdrop of President Trump&#8217;s tariff policies, with several firms citing artificial intelligence as a factor in workforce decisions. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski told CNBC in May that the fintech company reduced headcount by 40%, partly due to AI investments.
Microsoft's CFO Amy Hood recently told investors the company was focused on "building high-performing teams and increasing our agility by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45398101/microsoft-to-cut-6000-jobs-in-global-restructuring-joins-meta-and-amazon-in-trimming-workforce-amid-ai-driven-shift">reducing layers with fewer managers."</a> CEO Satya Nadella had earlier indicated that between 20% to 30% of the company's code was now being written using AI tools. Read Next: 
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is reportedly making a big push for exclusive content in preparation for the launch of its new premium <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/07/39864501/meta-moves-ahead-with-quest-4-vr-headset-despite-layoffs-sets-release-date-report">virtual reality headset next year</a>, which aims to compete with Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Vision Pro.
What Happened: Meta is in talks with major entertainment companies like Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), A24 and other smaller production studios to secure exclusive immersive content for its upcoming VR device, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/meta-seeks-hollywood-deals-for-new-virtual-reality-headset-ef3db942">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;
The company is offering millions of dollars for episodic and standalone videos based on popular intellectual properties.
Meta hopes this content will help draw users to its new headset, internally known as "Loma," which is expected to feature higher-fidelity video and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42659936/meta-plans-display-equipped-ray-ban-glasses-by-2025-aiming-to-replace-smartphones">design similar to Meta's</a> Ray-Ban AI glasses.&nbsp;
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The device is expected to be priced under $1,000, a more affordable option compared to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/01/36773354/3-500-apple-headset-no-problem-apple-vision-pro-blows-past-expectations-wedbush-upg">the $3,500 Vision Pro</a>.
Why It's Important: Apple did not pay entertainment companies for content to support the launch of its Vision Pro headset. Instead, it created its own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/38979286/marvels-what-if-an-immersive-story-to-debut-on-apple-vision-pro-heres-what-fans-can-expect-">exclusive immersive experiences</a>, such as a concert featuring The Weeknd.
However, high pricing, the device's weight and a shortage of compelling new apps have led to underwhelming sales.
Meanwhile, Meta has been heavily investing in virtual reality for over ten years. Its Quest headsets—developed after the company acquired Oculus in 2014—remain the top sellers in the VR market, although they've yet to achieve widespread adoption, the report added.
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Meta's smart Ray-Ban glasses, which incorporate AI features, have begun to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44599475/meta-is-planning-to-drop-1000-smart-glasses-to-disrupt-apples-ar-ambitions-report">resonate with consumers</a>. As of February, Meta had sold two million units since their debut in 2021, according to EssilorLuxottica, the eyewear firm collaborating on the product.
All these products fall under Meta's Reality Labs division, which focuses on virtual and augmented reality. The unit posted a $17.7 billion loss last year on $2.1 billion in revenue, the report said.
Price Action: Meta's shares have risen 14.80% so far this year. At the time of writing, the stock was trading at $688.34 in after-hours, reflecting a slight increase of 0.057%, based on data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings underscore Meta&#8217;s solid price momentum over short, medium and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance metrics can be found here</a>.
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Meta Is Talking Exclusive VR Content With Disney, Other Hollywood Studios As It Prepares To Launch Its Apple Vision Pro Rival: Report

On Wednesday, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) lost its legal effort to prevent longtime executive Justin Connolly from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45579755/disney-sues-youtube-to-block-hiring-of-former-espn-executive-justin-connolly-amid-sports-streaming-turf-war">leaving the company</a> to join YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google.
What Happened: Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant denied Disney's request for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order, which aimed to stop Connolly from transitioning to YouTube, reported Reuters.
Disney had filed a lawsuit last month, claiming Connolly's departure breached his contract and could lead to unfair competition. The company sought to block his new role at YouTube.
"We are disappointed in today&#8217;s ruling, but will continue to pursue our legal remedies," a Disney spokesperson told the publication.
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Why It's Important: Connolly, who spent more than 20 years at ESPN and Disney, stepped down last month from his role as head of platform distribution.
Previously, Reuters cited sources familiar with the matter stating that Connolly will manage partnerships with major media companies and spearhead the expansion of YouTube&#8217;s live sports offerings.
Price Movement: On Wednesday, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s Class A shares rose by 1.13%, while Class C shares were up 1%. In contrast, Disney&#8217;s stock dipped by 0.097%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Hockey is the top sport in Canada, and the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> National Hockey League</a> reigns supreme among professional sports leagues. Seven Canadian teams compete in the league for the coveted Stanley Cup trophy.
After a 30+ year drought of no Stanley Cups, Canada is four wins away from seeing a championship return to the country.
What Happened: Canada beat the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off challenge in February, winning the championship game, which gained increased significance with U.S. President Donald Trump calling for Canada to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42300450/trump-told-trudeau-canada-could-avoid-tariffs-by-becoming-51st-state-a-look-at-sectors-trade-war-could-impact">become the 51st state.</a>
After Canada's win, then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poked fun at Trump.
"You can't take our country – and you can't take our game," Trudeau <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/canada/trudeau-trump-hockey-canada-us-feud.html">tweeted</a>.
While Trudeau may have been correct about the international tournament, he wasn't entirely truthful about Canada's "game."
Hockey may be the most loved sport in Canada, but the last time a team from the country won the Stanley Cup was in 1993, when the Montreal Canadiens won the championship.
In last year's NHL Playoffs, around 75% of the current NHL players were not born the last time a Canadian team won a Stanley Cup, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/nhl/insider/story/_/id/39815401/canada-stanley-cup-playoffs-drought-end-vancouver-edmonton-winnipeg-toronto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESPN</a>. About 3% of NHL players today were five years old or older and likely able to remember a Canadian team winning the cup.
Since the Canadiens won the Stanley Cup in 1993, there have been 15 U.S teams to win the championship.
History shows that Canadian teams still rank among the all-time best in NHL and Stanley Cup history. The Canadiens rank first with 23 Stanley Cup wins. Ranking second is also a Canadian team, with the Maple Leafs winning 13 Stanley Cups. The Edmonton Oilers rank sixth all-time with five Stanley Cup wins.
Canada had five of their seven NHL teams make the 2024-2025 NHL Playoffs, and one remains with a chance to end the drought.
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2025 Stanley Cup Matchup: For the second straight season, the Oilers and Florida Panthers meet in the Stanley Cup Finals. Last season saw the Panthers win their first championship in franchise history beating the Oilers in seven games of the best-of-seven series.
NHL history has witnessed several back-to-back Stanley Cup final matchups, and in many cases, the team that lost the first year ends up winning a championship the following season in the rematch.
The best-of-seven series kicks off Wednesday, June 4, with television coverage of the entire series belonging to Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>). Games all start at 8 p.m. ET and will be available to watch on TNT, truTV and to stream on Max.
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<li>Wednesday, June 4 in Edmonton</li>
<li>Friday, June 6 in Edmonton</li>
<li>Monday, June 9 in Florida</li>
<li>Thursday, June 12 in Florida</li>
<li>Saturday, June 14 in Edmonton (if necessary)</li>
<li>Tuesday, June 17 in Florida (if necessary)</li>
<li>Friday, June 20 in Edmonton (if necessary)</li>
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Television viewership for Warner Bros. Discovery's coverage of the games has <a href="https://awfulannouncing.com/nhl/stanley-cup-playoffs-sharp-us-ratings-decline-through-conference-finals.html">averaged </a>947,000 through the conference finals, down 20% year-over-year. NHL Playoffs coverage by Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) unit ESPN has averaged 966,000 viewers, down 31% year-over-year.
Having many Canadian teams in the playoffs may be hurting U.S. viewership, but it could also benefit Rogers Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCI#NYSE">RCI</a>), which has rights in Canada. NHL Playoffs viewership is averaging 1.97 million viewers in Canada, up 21% year over year.
Stanley Cup Betting Odds: The betting markets favor the Oilers in the series slightly with sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) listing odds at -120 for the Oilers and +100 for the Panthers.
On the prediction market, <a href="https://kalshi.com/markets/kxnhl/stanley-cup" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kalshi, </a>the odds are 55% for the Oilers and 45% for the Panthers.
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Users can bet on individual games and the series&#8217; exact results. Kalshi users predict the series will go six or seven games, with Edmonton winning 4-2 and Florida winning 4-3 ranking second at 20% and Edmonton winning 4-3 the top pick at 21% of wagers.
On prediction market <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/stanley-cup-winner?tid=1749071639278">Polymarket</a>, the Oilers are listed as the favorite at 53% with the Panthers given odds of 48% to win the Stanley Cup.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) shareholders delivered a rebuke to CEO David Zaslav&#8216;s leadership on Tuesday, with over 59% voting against his $51.9 million compensation package for 2024 in the company&#8217;s annual &#8220;say-on-pay&#8221; ballot.
What Happened: The symbolic vote represents growing shareholder frustration with executive compensation at the media conglomerate, which has seen its stock plummet 59% since the April 2022 merger of AT&amp;T&#8217;s WarnerMedia and Discovery Communications created the company, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/warner-discovery-shareholders-vote-against-ceo-david-zaslavs-pay-db679d1e?mod=hp_lead_pos6">reported</a>. More than 80% of shareholders participated in the non-binding vote.
Zaslav&#8217;s pay package rejection marks a significant deterioration from last year, when 50.8% of shareholders approved executive compensation. Corporate governance firm ISS considers anything below 70% approval as &#8220;low support.&#8221;
The compensation controversy comes as Warner Bros. Discovery faces mounting financial pressures. S&amp;P Global Ratings downgraded the company&#8217;s debt to junk status in May, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/reiteration/25/06/45731052/warner-bros-debt-downgrade-is-an-ironically-positive-event-analyst">citing challenges in its cable-network business</a> as consumers abandon traditional television for streaming services.
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Why It Matters: Warner&#8217;s cable networks, including CNN, Food Network, and Discovery Channel, continue experiencing rating and revenue declines. The company&#8217;s HBO Max streaming service, while profitable and adding subscribers, lags significantly behind industry leaders Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), the report noted.
Bank of America Securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/reiteration/25/06/45731052/warner-bros-debt-downgrade-is-an-ironically-positive-event-analyst">maintains a Buy rating on Warner Bros. Discovery</a> with a $14 price target, calling the debt downgrade &#8220;ironically positive&#8221; for equity holders. Ehrlich argues the downgrade increases strategic flexibility by removing a &#8220;double-trigger&#8221; change of control covenant that previously limited strategic options.
Entertainment industry CEO compensation typically exceeds other sectors, according to the report. Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters each received over $60 million in 2024, while Disney&#8217;s Bob Iger earned $41.1 million. However, shareholders at both companies have previously rejected executive pay packages in similar non-binding votes.
WBD stock is showing positive momentum with an upward short- to long-term price trend, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. However, it faces challenges in growth and valuation. See <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">the full stock breakdown here</a>.
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Nearly 80% of S&amp;P 500 companies exceeded earnings forecasts in the first quarter of 2025, helping the index post a 13.3% profit surge — its second straight quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">of double-digit growth.</a>
According to the latest Earnings Insight report from FactSet, authored by vice president and senior earnings analyst John Butters, only 18% fell short of analyst forecasts.
About 98% of S&amp;P 500 companies now have reported first-quarter results. And up to 78% beat earnings-per-share (EPS) expectations—a figure that outpaces both the 5-year average of 77% and the 10-year average of 75%. 
&#8220;In aggregate, companies are reporting earnings that are 8.2% above expectations. This surprise percentage is above the 1-year average (+6.1%), below the 5-year average (+8.8%), and above the 10-year average (+6.9%),&#8221; Butters wrote. 
The "Magnificent Seven" — Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) — outperformed the broader index.
Six of the seven companies beat EPS estimates (86%), with an average earnings surprise of 14.9%, nearly twice the S&amp;P 500 average.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Sectors Led The Upside?</h3>
Health Care topped the leaderboard with 92% of its constituents beating estimates, followed by Communication Services (87%) and Information Technology (86%). 
At the opposite end, Utilities and Energy sectors posted the weakest beat rates at 61% and 64%, respectively.
Communication Services delivered the strongest upside surprises, boasting an average earnings surprise of +23.8%. 
Meta Platforms Inc. beat by over $1 per share ($6.43 vs. $5.23), while Alphabet Inc. posted EPS of $2.81 against estimates of $2.02. 
Other strong performers included Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>), News Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>), and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>).
Consumer Discretionary followed with a 9.4% surprise rate. Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) surged past expectations with $24.81 in EPS vs. $17.37 forecast, while NIKE Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) posted $0.54 vs. $0.30.
Health Care delivered an 8.6% surprise, with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) earning $0.92 per share vs. $0.67 estimate, and CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) reporting $2.25 vs. $1.70. The sector also had the highest beat rate, with 92% of companies exceeding EPS forecasts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Response: Positive Earnings Are Paying Off</h3>
Investors rewarded strong results. Companies that beat expectations saw their stock prices rise by an average of 1.9% from two days before to two days after earnings — the highest average gain since the third quarter of 2022. 
Conversely, companies that missed expectations saw a more muted decline of -1.9%, smaller than the 5-year average drop of -2.3%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Valuations Are Getting Stretched</h3>
The forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the S&amp;P 500 rose to 21.3, above the 5-year average of 19.9 and the 10-year average of 18.4. 
That increase reflects a 5.4% rise in the index since March 31, while forward EPS estimates have slipped less than 0.1%.
By sector, Consumer Discretionary (28.1) and Information Technology (27.2) have the richest valuations, while Energy (14.6) trades at the lowest. 
The trailing 12-month P/E ratio also moved higher to 25.9, above the historical 5- and 10-year norms.
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S&P 500 Q1 Earnings Stun Wall Street Again With Broad-Based Beats, Double-Digit Growth

An analyst said in a new investor note that media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) could see its shares go higher due to its strength in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45251203/disney-rides-strong-subscriber-growth-and-movie-hits-lifts-forecast-with-1-billion-streaming-goal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">theme parks and streaming</a>.
The Disney Analyst: Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating on Disney stock while raising the price target from $135 to $140.
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The Analyst Takeaways: Crockett said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/05/45424674/espn-to-launch-ultimate-sports-destination-streaming-app-in-fall-why-analyst-says-disney-can-have-a-direct-relationship-with-their-viewers">theme parks and streaming</a> could be keys to Disney stock going higher, while looking at other strong company sectors like experiences, advertising, ESPN and movies.
"So much is strong right now, that if we avoid a recession we believe estimates can move up, and the multiple, too," Crockett said.
The analyst said concerns that Epic Universe could slow down Disney theme park traffic in Florida have been minimized. Crowds have been "muted" at Epic since the May 22 opening, and Disney has indicated that bookings for Walt Disney World are up year over year.
Crockett said Walt Disney World bookings were up 4% year-over-year for the third quarter and up 7% year-over-year for the fourth quarter, based on Disney's commentary from the second quarter earnings call. The analyst also highlights the company's cruise ship segment, which is adding more ships and revenue opportunities later this year.
Crockett said theme park spending will likely expand as long as the country avoids a recession.
"Our expectation is that Trump will focus on winning 2026 midterms, and stop tariff policy actions short of clearly sparking a recession."
For Disney's sports segment, Crockett sees NBA Playoff viewership as strong along with strong early WNBA viewership that could help the company's ESPN segment and advertising revenue.
The analyst assumes Disney's ESPN Unlimited streaming platform will debut for $30 a month before the football season. Crockett said the key will be to try to up-sell the 24.1 million ESPN+ subscribers who are paying $12 a month for the new service. The analyst predicts two million subscribers for ESPN Unlimited in the first year and three million subscribers in the second year.
Crockett highlights Disney's streaming strength with subscription prices increasing and advertising opportunities increasing. The analyst predicts Disney's DTC operating income "can go parabolic," with a prediction of going from $143 million in fiscal 2024 to over $1.1 billion in fiscal 2025 and over $2.2 billion in fiscal 2026.
"Disney is the most advanced of media conglomerates in transitioning its TV audiences to streaming."
Crockett said theme parks, streaming and movie success can help offset any concerns about the company's linear networks.
DIS Price Action: Disney stock is up 1.3% to $114.50 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $80.10 to $118.63. Disney stock is up 2.8% year-to-date in 2025.
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Disney's Growth Engines Could Drive Stock Higher 'If We Avoid A Recession,' Analyst Says

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<li>Loop Capital raised Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) price target from $21 to $22. Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine maintained a Hold rating. Carnival shares closed at $23.54 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCL/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley boosted the price target for Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KYMR#NASDAQ">KYMR</a>) from $49 to $79. Morgan Stanley analyst James Quigley upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Kymera Therapeutics shares closed at $43.13 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KYMMR/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Craig-Hallum raised Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) price target from $10 to $12. Craig-Hallum analyst George Sutton maintained a Buy rating. Applied Digital shares closed at $10.14 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APLD/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird raised the price target for The Toro Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTC#NYSE">TTC</a>) from $84 to $85. Baird analyst Timothy Wojs maintained a Neutral rating. Toro shares closed at $74.63 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS increased the price target for Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) from $660 to $670. UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintained a Buy rating. Mastercard shares closed at $581.22 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo cut Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) price target from $130 to $125. Wells Fargo analyst Sam Reid maintained an Overweight rating. Toll Brothers shares settled at $103.31 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TOL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays cut FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) price target from $350 to $330. Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintained an Overweight rating. FedEx shares closed at $217.89 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan raised Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) price target from $80 to $100. JP Morgan analyst Cory Carpenter maintained an Overweight rating. Roblox shares closed at $89.91 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RBLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt increased the price target for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) from $135 to $140. Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating. Disney shares settled at $112.93 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DIS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan raised Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) price target from $35 to $40. JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Pinterest shares closed at $31.92 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PINS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Disney To Rally Around 24%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday

Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintains Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $135 to $140.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Walt Disney, Raises Price Target to $140

Tom Cruise-starrer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35388413/hollywood-strike-pushes-mission-impossible-to-2025-paramount-adjusts-release-calendar">high-octane blockbuster</a> "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" reignited China's box office over the weekend, topping charts and signaling renewed interest in Hollywood imports.
What Happened: Paramount Global's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>) "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" debuted at No. 1 in China from May 30 to June 1, earning 184.5 million yuan ($25.6 million), <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/tom-cruise-mission-impossible-china-box-office-1236415430/">reported</a> Variety, citing Artisan Gateway.
The film's strong performance was bolstered by premium formats, with IMAX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>) screenings contributing $4.9 million, making it IMAX's biggest opening for a Hollywood film in China this year.
In second place was the Chinese animated fantasy "Endless Journey of Love," which grossed $7.6 million. The film, set in 1930s China, follows a young woman who gains the power to manipulate time.
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Japan's "Doraemon: Nobita's Art World Tales" debuted third with $7.5 million.
Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) live-action "Lilo &amp; Stitch" slipped to fourth in its second weekend, earning $6.6 million and pushing its total to $17.8 million, the report noted.
Hong Kong action thriller "Behind the Shadows" rounded out the top five with a $4.3 million debut.
Why It's Important: The strong debut of Mission: Impossible marks a notable rebound for Hollywood in China's competitive film market.
MAX CEO Rich Gelfond called the China results encouraging, especially ahead of more Hollywood tentpoles scheduled for release this summer.
Overall, the weekend's box office totaled $58.2 million, reflecting growing momentum.
China's year-to-date box office now stands at $3.82 billion, up 26.6% from the same period in 2024, indicating a healthy recovery in theatrical attendance and international film reception.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that Paramount is experiencing a positive price trend across the short, medium, and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">You can explore more detailed metrics here</a>.
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Shares of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) are treading water on Monday. New reports indicate the company is initiating another round of layoffs impacting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44149088/disney-cuts-200-jobs-across-abc-and-tv-networks-amid-restructuring">several hundred employees globally</a>.
What To Know: Disney is reportedly cutting hundreds of roles. The cuts span multiple departments, including film and television marketing, publicity, casting, development and corporate finance, according to<a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/disney-mass-layoffs-tv-film-finance-departments-1236415786/"> the Variety.</a>
The layoffs are part of Disney's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and boost efficiency across its sprawling media and entertainment business. While no teams are being eliminated in full, the reductions will reportedly impact staff in both domestic and international roles. 
The fresh round of job cuts follows multiple rounds of layoffs over the past year, including nearly 200 job cuts in TV and ABC News in March and around 300 corporate roles slashed in September 2024.
The efficiency push comes as Disney continues to restructure under CEO Bob Iger, who returned to the helm in late 2022 and led a major cost-cutting effort in 2023 that resulted in more than 8,000 job losses. The current cuts appear to be more targeted.
Despite the layoffs, Disney's recent financial performance has remained strong. The company beat Wall Street earnings expectations for the first quarter of 2025 and maintained guidance for the full fiscal year when it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45251203/disney-rides-strong-subscriber-growth-and-movie-hits-lifts-forecast-with-1-billion-streaming-goal">reported results</a> last month. Management projected a 16% increase in earnings per share and guided for double-digit growth in operating income for both the entertainment and sports segments, along with 6% to 8% growth in its parks and consumer products division.
&#8220;Our outstanding performance this quarter—with adjusted EPS up 20% from the prior year driven by our Entertainment and Experiences businesses—underscores our continued success building for growth and executing across our strategic priorities,&#8221; Iger said in May.
DIS price Action: Walt Disney shares were down 0.15% at $112.87 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Apple&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) former designer and a key mind behind the first iPhone, Jony Ive says the hardest part of creativity isn't dreaming up lofty ideas, it&#8217;s having the nerve to drop most of them — a lesson he learnt from Steve Jobs.
What Happened: In a 2014 on-stage conversation with Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, Apple's then–design chief recalled the single lesson Steve Jobs drilled into him: relentless focus. "This sounds really simplistic, but it still shocks me how few people actually practice this," Ive told the New Establishment Summit crowd.
Jobs, whom Jony Ive called "the most remarkably focused person I've ever met," kept score with a blunt question: "How many things have you said no to?" Ive confessed he sometimes produced "sacrificial" examples — projects he never liked anyway, only to be caught. True focus, he explained, means saying no &#8220;to something that, with every bone in your body, you think is a phenomenal idea,&#8221; because it distracts from the mission at hand.
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The clip has resurfaced online as a pocket-sized master class in priority-setting, racking up millions of impressions on X and LinkedIn posts that repeat Ive's warning that focus is an "every-minute" discipline, not a Monday-morning resolution.
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The mantra helps explain why Apple routinely axed promising prototypes, an approach former Wall Street Journal editor Walter Isaacson says let Jobs spend &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/04/38403093/steve-jobs-spent-hour-after-hour-on-product-design-he-cared-about-god-being-in-the-details-says-walt">hour after hour</a>&#8221; on seemingly the smallest bits of product design that made products iconic.
Why It Matters: Other CEOs have since borrowed the mantra. Salesforce's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) Marc Benioff credits a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45559653/steve-jobs-once-invited-marc-benioff-to-his-office-with-two-ipads-in-2010-the-lesson-that-shaped-a-270-billion-salesforce-empire">2010 chat with Jobs</a> for sharpening his own product discipline. Disney's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Bob Iger received a different kind of counsel as Jobs urged him to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40787212/steve-jobs-urged-bob-iger-to-retire-and-enjoy-life-before-its-too-late-heres-how-that-advice-shaped">retire and enjoy life</a> before it's too late, advice the executive says still frames how he paces his tenure at the entertainment giant.
Apple&#8217;s chief Tim Cook recalls that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42090539/tim-cook-goes-from-small-town-to-ceo-of-worlds-largest-company-why-he-believes-in-asking-lots-of-questions">Jobs&#8217; parting words</a>, shared the night before his death, were simply to do what he thought was right when it came to leading Apple.
Snowflake&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) Frank Slootman had his own key takeaway from Jobs&#8217; management philosophies. Slootman believes the late Jobs always either found a product &#8220;insanely great&#8221; or &#8220;sh&#x2A;t&#8221; and that approach ensured there was never any <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45604617/steve-jobs-wasnt-happy-unless-things-were-insanely-great-and-thats-why-this-tech-ceo-is-passionate-about-moving-mental-boundaries-that-withhold-pe">room for mediocrity</a> within the company&#8217;s walls.
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A new report of the most-viewed television series in the 2024-2025 season shows Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>) as winners across broadcast television and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming"> the streaming sector.</a>
What Happened: Data from Nielsen that tracks 35 days of viewership across traditional television, cable and streaming — without including sports — shows Netflix the streaming leader and Paramount <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/05/45363944/cbs-highlights-tv-dominance-17-year-streak-on-top-can-success-help-offset-trump-merger-concerns">the broadcast leader.</a>
Here are the top 10 most-viewed shows during the time period, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/most-popular-tv-shows-2024-25-squid-game-adolescence-1236412566/">Variety</a>, with their average viewership.
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<li>&#8220;Squid Game,&#8221; Netflix: 27.1 million</li>
<li>&#8220;Adolescence,&#8221; Netflix: 19.0 million</li>
<li>&#8220;Tracker,&#8221; CBS: 17.4 million</li>
<li>&#8220;Reacher,&#8221; Prime Video: 17.4 million</li>
<li>&#8220;High Potential,&#8221; ABC: 16.1 million</li>
<li>&#8220;Matlock,&#8221; CBS: 16.0 million</li>
<li>&#8220;Landman,&#8221; Paramount+, 15.8 million</li>
<li>&#8220;Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,&#8221; Netflix: 15.7 million</li>
<li>&#8220;Zero Day,&#8221; Netflix: 15.7 million</li>
<li>&#8220;Nobody Wants This,&#8221; Netflix: 15.2 million</li>
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Netflix dominated the list with five of the top 10. The streaming giant also had numbers 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 on the list giving it 10 of the top 15. Overall, Netflix had 12 of the top 25 series.
Paramount ranked second with three of the top 10. The company also had 16, 17 and 21 on the list, good for six of the top 25 series.
Outside of these two, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) had "High Potential" at fifth place. The series had split viewership between ABC and Hulu, according to the report.
Prime Video from Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) had the fourth most-watched title in "Reacher." This was the only top 25 title for Amazon with its next best ranked 42nd and other hits like "Beast Games" ranking 73rd on the list, with only viewers available from streaming and not multiple platforms.
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Why It's Important: The rankings also show average viewership for the key age 18 to 49 demographic, which shows an even larger dominance from Netflix.
Netflix had six of the top 10 series for the 18 to 49 age demographic with "Squid Game," "Adolescence," "Monsters," "Nobody Wants This," "Running Point" and "Ms. Rachel." The streaming giant had 17 of the top 25 shows for viewership in this key age demographic.
For Paramount, the results were much different as the company only had one title rank in the top 10 for the key age demographic with "Landman." Unlike other series that air on CBS and stream on Paramount+, "Landman" is a streaming exclusive title.
Paramount's next highest title on the 18 to 49 chart is "Mobland" at 30.
This means Paramount is getting much higher viewership from its broadcast segment (CBS) than from its streaming. It also shows the balance of the company having a strong network and streaming platform with positions on both top 10 lists. This also illustrates Paramount is one of the winners in having series that appeal to all ages, including the 50+ demographic.
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Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has launched a new perks program to reward streaming subscribers — and it involves <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/11/35783944/disney-launches-nft-marketplace-with-dapper-labs-featuring-iconic-animation-and-star-wars-">non-fungible tokens.</a>
What Happened: Disney is launching a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/05/45692478/disney-adds-fan-perks-to-win-over-us-viewers-in-streaming-battle"> new perks program</a> for Disney+ subscribers with a perks program for Hulu set to follow later in the summer.
Streaming subscribers will get discounts at select retailers and the chance to win one-of-a-kind experiences.
Subscribers are also getting access to the closed release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, an NFT collection marketplace and platform. Subscribers will get a free monthly Mystery Capsule for an unnamed number of months.
Disney+ subscribers can also unlock a $10 Dapper Labs credit from now until June 26.
"Our fans are some of the most passionate in the world, and Perks are our way of thanking them for subscribing to Disney+," Disney+ Executive Vice President, Marketing Samantha Rosenberg said.
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Why It's Important: Dapper Labs is one of the most well-known names in the NFT space and was one of the top-valued companies in the sector with a $7.6 billion valuation<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/09/23055933/dapper-labs-reaches-7-6b-valuation-after-250m-funding-round"> back in 2021.</a>
While buzz around NFTs has dramatically decreased, Dapper Labs has continued to launch marketplaces and NFT offerings with some of the top names in the business, including the National Basketball Association, National Football League and Disney.
Dapper Labs is the home of CryptoKitties, one of the first NFT collections; NBA Top Shot; NFL All Day and Disney Pinnacle, which launched last year. The company is also home to the Flow (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOW</a>) blockchain.
Dapper CEO Roham Gharegozlou <a href="https://x.com/roham/status/1928499159793021164">called </a>Disney+ and Dapper Labs working together "a dream" on X.
Gharegozlou said he's excited to see the magic of Disney Pinnacle come to millions of additional Disney fans through the new perks program. The CEO said dropping the term NFT and using digital pins and other verbiage is important to on-board more users.
Over 50 million Disney+ users will have access to Disney Pinnacle through perks and can experience a free Mystery Capsule per month with the chance to pull rare digital pins from Disney, Pixar and Star Wars sets.
Gharegozlou said the average Disney Pinnacle user who opens one capsule goes on to rip 37 more. The Dapper CEO teases June 12 as a "another big step forward," without saying if this is for Disney Pinnacle specifically or for Dapper Labs.
The rest of the X thread talks about Dapper Labs recent growth and future plans. With the $10 Dapper Labs credit, Disney+ users could buy other NFTs from the company, like NFL and NBA digital collectibles on ALL Day and Top Shot, respectively.
While not all Disney+ subscribers will take part in this free offer, Disney may have opened the door to millions more NFT collectors for the first time.
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Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Disney+ announced on Thursday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/disney-plus">the launch of its new</a>, always-on Perks program, offering fans rewards ranging from access to one-of-a-kind experiences and limited-time sweepstakes to everyday savings and special discounts.
The program launched in the U.S. on Thursday, expanding the streamer&#8217;s current offerings into <a href="https://press.disneyplus.com/news/disney-plus-hulu-perks">an</a> always-on program. Additional international rollouts will follow later this year. 
At launch, Disney+ and bundle subscribers will have access to a chance to win tickets to the Freakier Friday World Premiere, a chance to win a 4-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, a 6-month free DashPass membership, discounts on adidas.com, Adidas app,  Funko.com and Loungefly.com, free trial of CLEAR+ and Super Duolingo, free in-game emoji from Disney Emoji Blitz, early access to the closed release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs and more.
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Beginning June 2, Hulu will debut its first-ever suite of offerings, complementing the Disney+ Perks program.
Disney stock is up over 10% in the last 12 months versus Netflix Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) 83%, signifying Disney&#8217;s attempts to grow its subscriber base amid intense streaming rivalry.
JioHotstar, the newly merged streaming platform from&nbsp;Walt Disney, has added 230 million subscribers <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45604822/disney-and-ambanis-jiohotstar-adds-230-million-subscribers-in-3-months-nears-netflixs-global-total-driven-by-crickets-unmatched-pull-in-india" rel="noreferrer noopener">in just three months</a>, bringing its total to 280 million, nearly matching&nbsp;Netflix&#8217;s 300 million global users.
Walt Disney reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45251203/disney-rides-strong-subscriber-growth-and-movie-hits-lifts-forecast-with-1-billion-streaming-goal" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal second-quarter</a> 2025 revenue growth of 7% year-on-year to $23.62 billion, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $23.14 billion driven by its Entertainment and Experiences businesses. Adjusted EPS of $1.45 beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $1.20.
Disney ended the quarter with 180.7 million Disney+ Core and Hulu subscriptions, up by 2.5 million over the prior quarter. The company reported 126.0 million Disney+ Core paid subscribers, an increase of 1.4 million over the preceding quarter.
For fiscal 2025, Disney projected an adjusted EPS&nbsp;of $5.75, an increase of 16% over fiscal 2024 versus a $5.44 analyst estimate (compared to the prior estimate of high-single-digit&nbsp;growth).
For the fiscal third quarter, Disney projected a modest increase in Disney+ subscribers compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025 for the Entertainment Direct-to-Consumer segment.
Price Action: DIS stock is trading lower by 0.30% to $111.68 premarket at last check Friday.
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