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Netflix Reports Strong Revenue Growth Amid Earnings Miss
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported a record revenue of $11.5 billion for the third quarter of 2025, marking a 17.2% increase year-over-year and the fastest growth rate in four years. However, the company missed earnings expectations, posting $5.87 per share instead of the anticipated $6.97, due to an unexpected tax issue with the Brazilian government. Following the earnings report, Netflix’s stock fell 18% from its record high earlier this year.
User Statistics and Content Spending
The streaming giant boasts over 300 million members as of 2024. Netflix is investing approximately $18 billion in new content for this year, with live events becoming increasingly significant in attracting subscribers. Notably, the exclusive live stream of the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing match amassed 41 million viewers, and future events include NFL games, following last year’s record-breaking viewership.
Investment Perspective
Currently, Netflix’s stock trades at a P/E ratio of around 47, compared to the Nasdaq-100’s 33.1. Analysts predict earnings could rise to $32.35 per share by 2026, potentially lowering its forward P/E ratio to around 34. This outlook suggests growth potential for long-term investors despite current volatility.
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