DIS · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Inflationary Cost Pressures

Walt Disney Co · 2026-08-05 · Importance 24 · Surprise 14

Disney reported that inflation contributed to higher cost of services, which increased $0.6 billion, or 5%, to $13.7 billion in the quarter ended June 27, 2026. Inflation also increased Experiences operating labor, other operating expenses and selling, general, administrative and other costs during the nine-month period. Management identified inflation alongside new guest offerings and higher volumes as a driver of higher operating expenses across Parks & Experiences.

Key facts

• The Company uses commodity swap contracts to hedge forecasted consumption of certain commodities, such as fuel, oil and gasoline. source