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Netflix, Inc. reported Q2 2026 diluted earnings of $0.80 per share, edging past the $0.79 consensus from 36 analysts by 1.3%. The streaming giant posted revenue of $12.56B, essentially matching the $12.58B Wall Street had anticipated. Net income for the quarter reached $3.40B as the company continued to monetize its massive global subscriber base.
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The Los Gatos-based entertainment platform showed solid momentum compared to the prior year period. Earnings per share climbed 11.3% from $0.72 in Q2 2025, while revenue advanced 13.4% from $11.08B recorded a year earlier. View hours totaled 97 billions for the quarter, reflecting sustained engagement across Netflix’s content library spanning original series, films, and licensed programming.
Regionally, UCAN led the performance with $5.43B in revenue, marking a 10.0% year-over-year increase as the mature North American market continued to deliver steady growth. Management set full year revenue guidance at $51.00B to $51.40B, providing visibility into expectations for the second half of 2026.
Wall Street maintains a constructive stance on the stock, with analyst consensus standing at 29 buy ratings, 13 hold ratings, and zero sell recommendations. The company continues to navigate an increasingly competitive streaming landscape while balancing content investment with profitability targets.
A detailed analysis of Netflix, Inc.’s quarter follows shortly on AlphaStreet.
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