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2026-09-16 · Yahoo

Disney's Free Cash Flow Faces Pressure: Can Higher Investment Pay Off?

The Walt Disney Company DIS is facing free cash flow pressure as higher investment in its Experiences business and other growth initiatives increases cash outflows. The company generated $12.5 billion of operating cash flow in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, down from $13.6 billion a year ago, while investments in parks, resorts and other property rose to $6.78 billion from $6.11 billion. As a result, free cash flow fell 24% to $5.74 billion. The investment burden is likely to remain elevated. Disney expects fiscal 2026 capital expenditures of approximately $9 billion, up from $8 billion in fiscal 2025, primarily due to theme park and resort expansion and new attractions.

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