Bog Iger went on record this week to say Disney has no plans to spin off ESPN despite a push to do so from activist investors.

“ESPN is a differentiator for this company,” said Iger. “It is going through some obviously challenging times because of what’s happened in linear programming. But the brand of ESPN is very healthy, and the programming of ESPN is very healthy.”

Disney saw its linear networks slip 5 percent to $7.3 billion in revenue, with operating income falling $244 million to $1.3 billion. Streaming revenue rose 13 percent to $5.3 billion, but losses climbed to just over $1 billion.

ESPN spent less on NFL and College Football Playoff rights, but saw sports production costs tick upward. 

ESPN is currently in negotiations with the NBA over the league's next set of deals.