The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
NYSE: DIS · Real-Time Price · USD
101.54
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At close: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
101.14
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After-hours: Mar 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Disney Employees
As of September 27, 2025, The Walt Disney Company had 231,000 total employees, including 177,080 full-time and 37,280 part-time employees. The number of employees decreased by 2,800 or -1.20% compared to the previous year.
Employees
231,000
Change (1Y)
-2,800
Growth (1Y)
-1.20%
Revenue / Employee
$414,355
Profits / Employee
$53,039
Market Cap
179.88B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | 231,000 | -2,800 | -1.20% |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 233,800 | 8,800 | 3.91% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 225,000 | 5,000 | 2.27% |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 220,000 | 30,000 | 15.79% |
| Oct 2, 2021 | 190,000 | -13,000 | -6.40% |
| Oct 3, 2020 | 203,000 | -20,000 | -8.97% |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 223,000 | 22,000 | 10.95% |
| Sep 29, 2018 | 201,000 | 2,000 | 1.01% |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 199,000 | 4,000 | 2.05% |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 195,000 | 10,000 | 5.41% |
| Oct 3, 2015 | 185,000 | 5,000 | 2.78% |
| Sep 27, 2014 | 180,000 | 5,000 | 2.86% |
| Sep 28, 2013 | 175,000 | 9,000 | 5.42% |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 166,000 | 10,000 | 6.41% |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 156,000 | 7,000 | 4.70% |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 149,000 | 5,000 | 3.47% |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 144,000 | -6,000 | -4.00% |
| Sep 27, 2008 | 150,000 | 13,000 | 9.49% |
| Sep 29, 2007 | 137,000 | 4,000 | 3.01% |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 133,000 | 0 | - |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 133,000 | 4,000 | 3.10% |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 129,000 | 17,000 | 15.18% |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 112,000 | 0 | - |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 112,000 | -2,000 | -1.75% |
| Sep 30, 2001 | 114,000 | -6,000 | -5.00% |
| Sep 30, 2000 | 120,000 | 0 | - |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 120,000 | 3,000 | 2.56% |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 117,000 | 9,000 | 8.33% |
| Sep 30, 1997 | 108,000 | 8,000 | 8.00% |
| Sep 30, 1996 | 100,000 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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DIS News
- 3 days ago - Disney launches its Adventure cruise ship — a new foothold in Southeast Asia - CNBC
- 4 days ago - Warner–Paramount Combo Creates Sports Giant Rivaling Disney's ESPN: Here's The Rights Rundown - Benzinga
- 5 days ago - The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript - Seeking Alpha
- 10 days ago - FCC reviews growing shift of live sports to pay TV, subscription services - Reuters
- 10 days ago - The Walt Disney Company to Participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference - Business Wire
- 11 days ago - Kristina Schake to Depart as Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company - Business Wire
- 17 days ago - 3 Reasons To Buy Disney In 2026 - Seeking Alpha
- 17 days ago - Disney's Leadership Change Is Exciting, But Think Very Long-Term On The Shares - Seeking Alpha