Netflix Shares Fall Over 4% After Hours; Last Quarter's Profit Exceeds Expectations with Approximately 30% Growth, Yet Earnings Outlook for This Quarter Becomes Conservative
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2026
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Source: aastocks
Netflix's 4Q25 Performance: Netflix reported a 29% year-over-year increase in profit for 4Q25, reaching USD 2.419 billion, with diluted EPS of 56 cents, slightly exceeding market expectations.
Cautious Future Outlook: Despite strong quarterly results, Netflix provided a cautious forecast due to rising program spending and transaction costs associated with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Market Reaction: Following the earnings announcement, Netflix's stock price fell by over 4% in after-hours trading.
Economic Context: The Core PPI for October in the United States increased to 0.3%, surpassing the previous month's value of 0.1%.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
