NFLX

Netflix, Inc.

Quarterly revenue, EPS, free cash flow, valuation, and Rule of 40 scores for Netflix, Inc..

R40: 33$405.13B
$93.27+10.56 (+12.78%)● Live
Current Narrative

Netflix is pursuing a transformational $82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but the deal has tanked the stock 39% from mid-2025 highs on antitrust concerns. Fundamentals remain strong: Q4 2025 delivered 18% revenue growth, 325M+ subscribers, and $9.5B FCF. The ad tier is exploding — revenue doubled to $1.5B in 2025 and targeting $3B in 2026. Operating margins expanding to 31.5%. Bulls see the pullback as a buying opportunity with content momentum (Bridgerton, live events, gaming) intact.

Rule of 402025 Q4
33.1
✗ Below 40
Revenue Growth YoY+17.6%
+
FCF Margin+15.5%
History
38
Q1
36
Q2
40
Q3
33
Q4
2025 R40 +37
ANALYST RATINGS
Buy$113
NFLX
Outperform$120
Reiterated
2026-01-23
Outperform$95
Reiterated
2026-01-21
Buy$130
Reiterated
2026-01-21
Buy$112
Reiterated
2026-01-21
Buy$120
Reiterated
2026-01-21
Company timeline

Earnings release dates

QuarterEnd datePublication dateSource
2025 Q42025-12-312026-01-20Link
2025 Q32025-09-302025-10-21Link
2025 Q22025-06-302025-07-17Link
2025 Q12025-03-312025-04-17Link
2024 Q42024-12-312025-01-21Link
2024 Q32024-09-302024-10-17Link
2024 Q22024-06-302024-07-18Link
2024 Q12024-03-312024-04-18Link
Background

Company History

ExchangeNASDAQ
IPO DateMay 23, 2002
Shares Outstanding4.34Bi
1997
Founding of Netflix
Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph launch DVD-by-mail service; pioneers subscription model, disrupting Blockbuster's rental dominance.
2007
Launch of Streaming Service
Introduces unlimited streaming for subscribers; shifts from physical media to digital delivery, setting stage for cord-cutting era.
2013
Original Content Debut with House of Cards
Releases first major original series; establishes Netflix as content creator, not just distributor; wins Emmys.
2017
Global Expansion Acceleration
Launches in nearly every country; grows to international powerhouse, diversifying beyond U.S. market.
2021
Pandemic Boom and Password-Sharing Crackdown
Subscriber surge during lockdowns; later implements paid sharing and ad-supported tier; narrative evolves to profitability focus.
2022
First-Ever Subscriber Loss and Stock Plunge
Rare quarterly subscriber decline triggers major sell-off; prompts strategic shifts to ads, live events, and cost discipline.
2025
Ad Tier Success and Profitability Surge
Ad-supported plan scales to >$1.5B revenue; achieves ~29.5% operating margin and $9.5B FCF; positions as streaming leader.
2026
Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Attempt
Pursues $82.7B all-cash deal for WBD; stock down 39% on antitrust concerns; Q4 2025 strong (18% growth, 325M+ subs); 2026 guidance for $50-51B revenue.
Leadership

Key Players

Reed Hastings
Founder & Chairman
Co-founded Netflix in 1997. CEO for 25 years until 2023. Transformed DVD rentals to global streaming giant. Previously founded Pure Software. Bowdoin math BA, Stanford CS MS.
Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
Co-CEO since 2020. Joined Netflix in 2000. Drove shift to originals (House of Cards, Stranger Things). Time 100 multiple times. Spotify board member.
Greg Peters
Co-CEO
Co-CEO since 2023. Joined Netflix in 2008. Former COO and Chief Product Officer. Led product innovation and international expansion. Yale physics BA.
Spencer Neumann
CFO
CFO since 2019. Former CFO at Activision Blizzard and Disney Parks/ABC. Started in private equity. Harvard BA and MBA. Adobe board member.
Bela Bajaria
Chief Content Officer
CCO since 2023. Joined 2016. Oversees Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton. Led NFL/WWE deals. Former Universal Television President. Coca-Cola board.
Short Interest

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