Is Now the Right Time for Investors to Buy Netflix Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

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Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is set to report its first-quarter 2026 results on April 16. The company anticipates revenues of $12.16 billion, representing a year-over-year growth of 15.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate aligns closely with this at $12.17 billion, indicating a similar growth rate of 15.42%.

For profitability, Netflix projects an operating income of $3.906 billion, yielding an operating margin of 32.1%. Net income is forecasted at $3.264 billion, with diluted earnings per share estimated at 76 cents. The consensus estimate for earnings has remained unchanged over the past month, also pegged at 76 cents per share.

The company’s advertising revenue exceeded $1.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to nearly double in 2026, bolstered by new licensing partnerships with major studios like Universal and Sony. Netflix expects the Asia-Pacific and Latin America segments to achieve revenues of approximately $1.48 billion each in Q1 2026, indicating growth rates of 17.6% and 18%, respectively.

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