Disney (DIS): The Mouse That Cried

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The harsh economic environment dinged Disney (DIS) earnings. Revenue for the last quarter fell 8% to $9.6 billion.Net income fell 32% to $845 million.

The company’s movie studio operation was hurt much more than other divisions. Revenue dropped 26% to $1.9 billion. Operating income was off 64%.

At Disney’s TV network business, ABC did poorly as ad rates fell. The operating income in broadcasting was down 60%.

The market was upset about the results, sending Disney’s stock down almost 10% to $18.65.

Douglas A. McIntyre

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