Here's what to expect when Disney reports earnings before the bell

Merchandise is displayed on a shelf at the Times Square Disney store on May 6, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesDisney reports quarterly earnings before the bell on Wednesday, and investors will be focused on the direction of the company's streaming and theme parks business — as well as further updates on CEO Josh D'Amaro's strategy for growth. Disney's fiscal third-quarter earnings will be released less than five months since D'Amaro took over for Bob Iger as CEO. In that time the company has seen layoffs across the company, the most recent round reportedly occurring in July at divisions including ESPN. Here's how Disney is expected to perform in its fiscal third quarter, according to LSEG:Earnings per share: $1.86 expectedRevenue: $25.40 billion expectedLast quarter D'Amaro outlined his plans for future growth, much of which focused on investing in intellectual property and advancing technology around storytelling, particularly in the context of boosting theme parks and streaming. In addition to details around layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, Wall Street will be keen to hear how current macroeconomic conditions are affecting Disney's businesses. Th...