Instant Reaction: Netflix Beats on Earnings, Disappoints on Cautious Forecast

Netflix delivered fourth-quarter results that largely beat Wall Street estimates but issued a cautious forecast for the months ahead, citing higher program spending and the cost of closing its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.

The streaming leader said Tuesday it plans to increase spending on films and TV shows by 10% in 2026 while forging ahead with plans to buy the studio and streaming business of Warner Bros., a deal that would unite two of the world’s largest entertainment companies. Netflix spent about $18 billion on programming last year, with subscribers growing almost 8% to top 325 million.

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• Eric Clark, Chief Investment Officer at Accuvest Global Advisors
• Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan

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