# Netflix and Disney financial performance comparison

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-and-disney-financial-performance-comparison
> Updated: 2026-08-28T13:32:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Netflix is demonstrating stronger revenue growth momentum compared to Disney, despite Disney maintaining a significantly larger overall revenue scale. While Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.2 billion, Netflix reported $12.6 billion.

Netflix has achieved eight consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth, supported by its digital subscription model and expanding advertising revenue. Conversely, Disney’s revenue growth has fluctuated between -0.5% and 7%. Disney’s business model remains highly diversified, with substantial profits coming from its Experiences segment, such as theme parks and cruise lines, rather than relying exclusively on streaming. Disney is currently working to expand margins within its streaming services, including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Netflix shows stronger revenue growth momentum than Disney

Netflix shows stronger, more consistent revenue growth than Disney, despite Disney generating nearly double the quarterly revenue through its diversified business segments.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-shows-stronger-revenue-growth-momentum-than-disney

### 2026-07-29: Netflix sees viewership drop for new and returning series

Netflix viewership is slipping across first‑ and later‑season releases, partly due to binge‑release delays, while other major shows on Disney+ and Prime Video also see mixed performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-sees-viewership-drop-for-new-and-returning-series

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