Wall Street Breakfast Disney outlook casts a shadow
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Feb 2, 2026 Discussion of Disney's rising costs and how they may squeeze sports, entertainment, parks and cruise profits. Coverage of Disney's fiscal guidance, buybacks and potential CEO succession. A major shale merger reshaping the Delaware Basin gets attention. Reports on a planned critical minerals stockpile called Project Vault and market reactions to delayed jobs data and sector movers.
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Disney Flags Cost Pressure In Key Units
- Disney warned rising costs will pressure its sports and entertainment profits despite solid quarterly results.
- Management still projects double-digit adjusted EPS growth for fiscal 2026 and $19 billion in operating cash flow.
Watch Buybacks And Segment Guidance
- Note that Disney reaffirmed buybacks: $7 billion authorized for this year to support shareholder value.
- Monitor quarter-to-quarter guidance for experiences, sports, and entertainment to reassess position.
Board Poised To Name Parks Chief CEO
- Bloomberg reports the board plans to name parks chief Josh DeMauro as CEO, replacing Bob Iger if approved next week.
- DeMauro built his career at Disney since 1998, largely through the parks business.