Disney Announces Higher Results for FY 2005 1Q

The Walt Disney Co. posted diluted quarterly earnings of 35 cents a share Jan. 31 after the markets closed, topping last year's quarterly income by 2 cents and surprising analysts, who had expected earnings in the 29- to 30-cent range.

• Strong earnings for Disney - (1/31/2005)
  Disney announces their 2005 1Q earnings and anticipate double-digit earnings growth this year and through 2007.
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• Disney earnings show a surprising rise - (1/31/2005)
  In conjuction with their earnings report, Michael Eisner stated, ""We remain confident in achieving double-digit earnings growth in 2005, thanks in part to the resurgence in ratings at ABC, the outstanding performance of ESPN and the recovery at our theme parks."
• No Desperation at Disney - The Street (1/31/2005)
  The Street discusses Disney's first quarter 2005 earnings that topped analysts forecasts.
• Disney profit up on cable TV results - (1/31/2005)
  Walt Disney Co. said after the market closed Monday that its fiscal first-quarter profit rose 5 percent, on higher revenues at its cable networks and theme parks.