Video helps Disney beat Wall Street.(financial information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

Video Business, February, 2001 by Gennusa, Chris

Helped in part by healthy VHS and DVD sales of Toy Story 2 and Gone in 60 Seconds, the Walt Disney Co. experienced higher earnings than analysts expected for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. Revenue for the conglomerate increased 7% to $7.3 billion. Not including unprofitable Internet ventures or accounting changes related to film expenses, the company reported a fourth-quarter net income of $594 million up from $518 million net income for the 1999 fourth quarter.

Disney's net income was $63 million with Internet and accounting changes taken into consideration. The studio and theme park were the company's top earners. Studio revenue increased 15% to $1.9 billion. Toy Story 2 also boosted the bottom line at Pixar Animation Studios. The creator of...

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