Netflix Q1 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, 9.33 Million Paid Subs Added, Ad-Tier Plan Update And More
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Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) reported Q1 earnings with a revenue of $9.37 billion, up 14.8% year-over-year, beating the consensus estimate of $9.275 billion. EPS was $5.28, surpassing the estimate of $4.51. The company added 9.33 million paid subscribers, reaching 269.60 million in total, a 16.0% increase year-over-year. Operating income rose 54% to $2.6 billion. Netflix's ad-supported plan signups increased by 65% quarter-over-quarter, with 40% of new signups choosing this plan. The company highlighted content successes and its audience reach of over half a billion people. Netflix plans to focus on live events and partnerships, like with WWE, and expects Q2 revenue of $9.49 billion and EPS of $4.68. However, it will stop providing guidance on subscriber additions and quarterly membership figures starting fiscal 2025.
April 18, 2024 | 8:22 pm
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Netflix reported strong Q1 earnings, surpassing revenue and EPS estimates with significant subscriber growth and a successful ad-supported plan. The company plans to expand into live events and has a positive outlook for Q2.
Netflix's Q1 performance exceeded expectations in key financial metrics and subscriber growth, indicating a strong market position and potential for continued growth. The success of the ad-supported plan and strategic focus on live events and partnerships, such as with WWE, suggest potential for further revenue diversification and engagement. Despite a short-term after-hours stock price dip, the overall positive results and future growth strategies are likely to bolster investor confidence and potentially lead to a positive short-term impact on NFLX stock.
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