Theme parks posted worst numbers (an overall decline) in a decade from the weather disruptions (typhoons, heat waves, earthquakes, etc.) that affected Japan/USJ:
"Theme Parks revenue decreased 1.4% to $1.5 billion in the third quarter of 2018, reflecting an unfavorable impact on attendance as a result of severe weather and natural disasters in Japan. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6.5% to $725 million in the third quarter of 2018, reflecting lower revenue and an increase in operating expenses."
Unpacking this: I'd assume Orlando/Hollywood experienced some growth (around 2-3% that was heavily outweighed by the decline in Japan: probably down 5%).
The good news in the overall earnings was the strength of Comcast cable broadband continues (up 9.6% with reduced costs, which has been easily outweighing the problems of lost video subscribers, down 2.9%).
NBCUniversal's other 3 divisions (Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment) all posted good growth numbers.
"Theme Parks revenue decreased 1.4% to $1.5 billion in the third quarter of 2018, reflecting an unfavorable impact on attendance as a result of severe weather and natural disasters in Japan. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6.5% to $725 million in the third quarter of 2018, reflecting lower revenue and an increase in operating expenses."
Unpacking this: I'd assume Orlando/Hollywood experienced some growth (around 2-3% that was heavily outweighed by the decline in Japan: probably down 5%).
The good news in the overall earnings was the strength of Comcast cable broadband continues (up 9.6% with reduced costs, which has been easily outweighing the problems of lost video subscribers, down 2.9%).
NBCUniversal's other 3 divisions (Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment) all posted good growth numbers.