Netflix (NFLX) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLXGet Free Report) is expected to issue its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, April 16th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.7590 per share and revenue of $12.1673 billion for the quarter. Netflix has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.760-0.760 EPS. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLXGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The Internet television network reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $12.05 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.97 billion. Netflix had a net margin of 24.30% and a return on equity of 43.26%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.43 EPS. On average, analysts expect Netflix to post $25 EPS for the current fiscal year and $30 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Netflix Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $99.39 on Thursday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $89.11 and its 200-day moving average price is $99.25. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The company has a market cap of $419.64 billion, a PE ratio of 39.33, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.67. Netflix has a 52-week low of $75.01 and a 52-week high of $134.12.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

NFLX has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Benchmark reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price target on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, February 20th. President Capital raised their price target on shares of Netflix from $133.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Huber Research raised shares of Netflix from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Phillip Securities raised shares of Netflix from a “sell” rating to a “moderate buy” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $95.00 to $100.00 in a report on Monday, January 26th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $115.10.

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Key Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Oppenheimer kept an “Outperform” on NFLX and raised its price target to $135, citing better revenue visibility as price hikes roll through and stronger margin prospects. Oppenheimer Bullish on Netflix
  • Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs upgraded Netflix on improved growth outlook and raised its target (coverage highlighted by media), signaling renewed sell‑side confidence that supports the rally. Netflix Wins Goldman Upgrade
  • Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterated a Buy and analysts (and other shops) expect recent subscription price increases to lift full‑year guidance and margins — a core reason funds are rotating back into the name. Netflix price increases expected to lift full-year guidance
  • Positive Sentiment: Product/market expansion: Netflix launched “Playground,” an ad‑free kids’ gaming app, and is pushing partnerships (sports/dining, Argentina focus) that expand engagement and monetization levers beyond streaming. These initiatives support longer‑term ARPU and retention narratives. Netflix (NFLX) Kicks Off ‘Playground’ App for Ad-Free Kids Gaming
  • Neutral Sentiment: Rosenblatt raised a price target to $96 — a modest call (below some other targets) that reflects mixed valuation views and keeps debate alive about fair value amid faster profitability. Rosenblatt Securities Raises Netflix Price Target to $96
  • Neutral Sentiment: Investors are watching April 16 (next earnings/updates) as estimates and guidance will determine whether price increases and new products translate into sustained revenue/margin beats. Dear Netflix Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 16
  • Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/legal risk: An Italian court ordered Netflix to refund subscribers over repeated price hikes, potentially meaning hundreds of euros per customer if the ruling stands — an appeal is pending but the headline raises consumer‑backlash and regulatory risk concerns. Netflix told by court to refund customers over repeated price hikes

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 105,781 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $82.94, for a total transaction of $8,773,476.14. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 122,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,130,291.60. The trade was a 46.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Reed Hastings sold 420,550 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.49, for a total transaction of $40,158,319.50. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 3,940 shares in the company, valued at $376,230.60. This represents a 99.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,543,023 shares of company stock valued at $141,145,842. 1.37% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Netflix by 927.6% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 176,780,995 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $16,574,986,000 after buying an additional 159,578,053 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley raised its position in shares of Netflix by 903.0% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 85,349,973 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,002,414,000 after buying an additional 76,840,318 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its position in shares of Netflix by 685.8% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 86,058,878 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $8,068,882,000 after buying an additional 75,107,069 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of Netflix by 900.3% during the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 55,566,463 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $5,209,912,000 after buying an additional 50,011,603 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northern Trust Corp raised its position in shares of Netflix by 883.1% during the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 43,445,226 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $4,073,424,000 after buying an additional 39,026,066 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

About Netflix

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Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming of films, television series, documentaries and other video content. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company began as a DVD-by-mail rental service and introduced streaming video in 2007. Netflix later expanded into producing and distributing original programming, beginning notable original hits in the 2010s, and now operates a content production and distribution ecosystem alongside its licensing activity.

The company’s primary product is its on-demand streaming service, which can be accessed on a wide range of internet-connected devices and delivered through a suite of apps and web platforms.

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