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Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-20 22:03
Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros.’ movie studio and slot HBO Max into its video streaming line-up. The fourth-quarter results announced Tuesday eclipsed the projections of stock market analysts, but Netflix's report also noted that the video service ended the year with more than 325 million worldwide subscribers, a figure indicating it has added about ...
Netflix shares drop despite surpassing subscriber milestone, revenue boost from ‘Stranger Things'
New York Post· 2026-01-20 21:55
Core Insights - Netflix narrowly exceeded Wall Street's revenue estimates for the holiday quarter, reporting revenue of $12.1 billion, surpassing forecasts of $11.97 billion [2][6] - The company forecasts annual revenue for 2026 to be between $50.7 billion and $51.7 billion, with expectations for ad revenue to roughly double [10] - Netflix's subscriber base has surpassed 325 million globally, with a notable increase in monthly viewership by 10% in December, attributed to the final season of "Stranger Things" [3][10] Financial Performance - Adjusted per-share earnings for the fourth quarter were reported at 56 cents, slightly above estimates of 55 cents per share [8] - The company has secured commitments for a $59 billion bridge loan to support its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, increasing the commitment by $8.2 billion for an all-cash offer of $27.75 per share [4][8] Strategic Moves - Netflix is pursuing a $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and other entertainment assets to enhance its content library and fend off competition [4][7] - The amended merger agreement aims to expedite the timeline for a stockholder vote and provide greater financial certainty [5]
Netflix stock sinks on Q4 earnings, creating opportunity for long-term investors
Invezz· 2026-01-20 21:51
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares are trending down in after-hours after the streaming behemoth reported its financials for the fourth quarter that only slightly topped Street estimates. Investors are bai... ...
Netflix Stock Falls After Video Streamer Misses With Q1 Outlook
Investors· 2026-01-20 21:33
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Netflix just boosted its case to win Warner Bros. Here's why.
MarketWatch· 2026-01-20 21:29
Netflix beats quarterly expectations amid fight to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, suggesting it's in a position of strength, not necessity. ...
Earnings live: Netflix stock sinks, United Airlines pops as earnings pick up
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-20 21:28
The fourth quarter earnings season is picking up speed. After several big banks reported last week, more financials will deliver results, with reports from Charles Schwab (SCHW) and regional banks like Fifth Third (FITB) on the schedule. But the attention will likely shift to Netflix (NFLX) and Intel (INTC), headlining the earnings calendar. An optimistic consensus is forming: As of Jan. 16, 7% of S&P 500 (^GSPC) companies have reported fourth quarter results, according to FactSet data, and Wall Street ...
Netflix Q4 earnings top estimates as subscribers top 325M, guidance disappoints
Proactiveinvestors NA· 2026-01-20 21:27
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Netflix beats on earnings, but shares dip as the streamer's forecast for Q1 falls short of Wall Street expectations
Business Insider· 2026-01-20 21:25
Core Insights - Netflix reported record revenue of $12 billion and earnings per share of $0.56 for Q4 2025, slightly exceeding Wall Street estimates [1] - The company's first-quarter guidance of $0.76 per share fell short of analysts' expectations of $0.81 per share, leading to a decline in stock price [2] - Netflix's subscriber count increased to over 325 million, up from 300 million at the end of 2024, indicating growth in its user base [6] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 revenue was $12 billion, surpassing the expected figure of just under $12 billion [1] - Earnings per share for Q4 were reported at $0.56, slightly above the anticipated $0.55 [1] - First-quarter revenue projection is $12.15 billion with an operating margin of 32.1% [2] Market Position - Netflix's cancellation rate is the lowest among paid streaming services in the US, at less than 2% [7] - The company's viewership share on US TVs reached a record 9% in December, up from 8.3% in November, outperforming competitors like Disney [8] - Netflix is competing with YouTube for viewership time, with YouTube holding nearly 13% of the market [8] Strategic Moves - Netflix is pursuing the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and HBO assets, enhancing its content library with popular franchises like "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones" [10] - The company has made an all-cash bid to strengthen its position against rival suitor Paramount Skydance [6] - Netflix is diversifying its content offerings by adding video podcasts and investing in sports programming, including NFL games [9]
Netflix stock falls after fourth quarter results top forecasts, Warner Bros. deal hangs in the balance
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-20 21:19
Netflix (NFLX) reported fourth quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday that showed better-than-expected results but said it would ramp up its rollout of new content in the year ahead and pause its share repurchase program given its pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The streaming giant reported revenue of $12.05 billion, more than Wall Street estimates for $11.96 billion, per Bloomberg consensus data, which matched the company's own forecast. In the fourth quarter of last year, the co ...