Market Chatter: Tokyo Disney Operator Faces Pressure to Raise Ticket Prices Amid Surging Costs
Oriental Land Co (TYO:4661), the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, is facing pressure to raise ticket prices again as costs climb, Nikkei Asia reported on Thursday, citing analysts.The challenge also comes as Oriental Land's stock now trades 60% below its 2024 peak, according to the report.For the year ending March 31, 2027, the company expects to book a 4.5% drop in operating profit to 160.8 billion yen, with net profit forecast to fall 6.6% to 113.8 billion yen, according to the company's most recent earnings report.General and administrative costs have jumped roughly 40% since fiscal 2018, driven largely by higher labor expenses, Nikkei reported.Analysts suggest profitability could recover by late 2026 if ticket prices are raised, though the operator must first justify the higher cost to visitors, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)