Shares of the company rose nearly 10% in early trading as it posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.45 for the January-to-March quarter.

In an earnings quarter teeming with uncertainty around tariffs, Walt Disney's quarterly results are looking like the happiest place on earth. The media giant exceeded expectations in its most recent quarter,

Walt Disney Co. reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates and raised its outlook for the full year, citing strong performances from theme parks and streaming TV. The shares jumped as much as 12% in New York.