Key Highlights on Netflix’s Recent Developments
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced plans on December 20, 2025, to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $82 billion, aiming to boost its competitive position in the streaming market. This comes as Netflix reported over 325 million subscribers at the end of 2025, significantly ahead of Amazon Prime’s 200 million and Disney+’s 131.6 million subscribers. Despite a successful advertising revenue doubling to $1.5 billion in 2025, Netflix’s stock has dropped 36% from its mid-2025 peak.
In its fourth-quarter report released on January 20, 2026, Netflix revealed earnings of $2.53 per share, with earnings expected to rise to $3.12 per share in 2026, translating to a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26.6. As the company continues to innovate and expands its ad-supported subscription model priced at $7.99 per month, it remains focused on enhancing its content offerings, including live sports, to attract new subscribers.
