Risk factors

Walt Disney (DIS) risk factors

Item 1A of every Walt Disney Co. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.

  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    22 risks2 new4 dropped17 reworded

    Disney added litigation and macroeconomic trade risks while dropping debt, Hulu acquisition, and copyright expiration details.

    Filed Nov 13, 2025
  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    24 risks

    Disney faces significant risks from evolving consumer streaming preferences and subscription churn in its DTC business. The company must manage major capital expenditures like the NBCU Hulu buyout and extensive debt obligations. Theme parks and global operations are heavily exposed to tourism trends, labor disputes, and international regulations. Content creation relies on protecting extensive intellectual property rights against piracy and cybersecurity threats.

    Filed Nov 14, 2024