Netflix Has Released 28 Seasons of Its Sales Growth Series. What Will Season 29 Look Like?

Core Insights - Netflix has experienced significant long-term growth, becoming immensely profitable while consistently innovating in the streaming video industry [1] - Recent concerns among investors suggest that Netflix's growth may not continue indefinitely, similar to the fate of its popular content [1] Financial Performance - Netflix transitioned from a DVD-by-mail model to a streaming service, achieving sales growth from $1.3 million in 1998 to over $1.2 billion by 2007 [5] - The company became profitable relatively quickly, moving from a loss of $57 million in 2000 to a profit of nearly $67 million by 2007 [6] - Between 2007 and 2016, Netflix's revenue surged sevenfold to $8.83 billion, while net income only increased to $187 million, reflecting a more than tenfold rise in R&D spending and significant increases in marketing and overhead costs [8]