Instant Reaction: Netflix Beats on Earnings, Disappoints on Cautious Forecast

即时反应:Netflix盈利表现强劲,但对谨慎的预测感到失望

Bloomberg Intelligence

2026-01-21

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Netflix delivered fourth-quarter results that largely beat Wall Street estimates but issued a cautious forecast for the months ahead, citing higher program spending and the cost of closing its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. The streaming leader said Tuesday it plans to increase spending on films and TV shows by 10% in 2026 while forging ahead with plans to buy the studio and streaming business of Warner Bros., a deal that would unite two of the world’s largest entertainment companies. Netflix spent about $18 billion on programming last year, with subscribers growing almost 8% to top 325 million. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Bloomberg News Senior Editor and Entertainment Team Leader Chris Palmeri Eric Clark, Chief Investment Officer at Accuvest Global Advisors Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Looking at Netflix shares,

  • they're continuing to move lower this after the company reported results for the most recent quarter.

  • Concerns about the guidance and boosting spending.

  • the company saying even though they largely beat Wall Street estimates,

  • they issued a cautious forecast for the months ahead setting higher program spending.

  • And then of course, Carol, the cost of closing its deal with Warner Brothers Discovery.

  • Number of customers growing by almost 8% last year, topping 325 million subscribers.

  • Let's get to our team who certainly follows it.

  • And of course, our own Chris Paul Mary,

  • who's been following this company and the ins and outs of the pursuit of Warner Brothers Discovery,

  • Chris there out there on the West Coast.

  • Chris, you know, you've known this company, you followed it.

  • Investors not too impressed.

  • They're worried about, I guess it seems like the spend that's out there,

  • but walk us through what really jumped out for you in their reporting.

  • Well, first of all, obviously, investors have been really concerned about the Warner Brothers bid.