Netflix (NFLX) Projected to Post Earnings on Tuesday

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is projected to release its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Tuesday, January 20th. Analysts expect Netflix to post earnings of $0.55 per share for the quarter. Netflix has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 5.450-5.450 EPS. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The Internet television network reported $5.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $6.96 by ($1.09). Netflix had a return on equity of 41.86% and a net margin of 24.05%.The business had revenue of $11.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.51 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $5.40 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 17.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Netflix to post $25 EPS for the current fiscal year and $30 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Netflix Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ NFLX opened at $89.41 on Tuesday. Netflix has a 1 year low of $82.11 and a 1 year high of $134.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 1.33. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $100.64 and a 200 day moving average of $113.97. The stock has a market cap of $378.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.35 and a beta of 1.71.

Key Headlines Impacting Netflix

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and brokers are leaning bullish: HSBC (reported via TipRanks) and other firms have issued fresh buy ratings citing a “sturdy” earnings outlook and upside from the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. Netflix Stock (NFLX) Given New Buy Rating on ‘Sturdy’ Earnings Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports say Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery remains on track, which supports the strategic rationale and potential long-term revenue/scale benefits if completed. Netflix’s (NFLX) deal with Warner Bros. remains on track
• Positive Sentiment: Technical and contrarian narratives—several “buy-the-dip” pieces—highlight oversold indicators, compressed valuation and attractive upside into the upcoming Q4 earnings, which could attract value-focused buyers. Is Netflix a Buy Ahead of Earnings? It Looks Like It
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest reporting appears anomalous (published as zero in the feed), so there’s no clear short-squeeze pressure implied by these data; treat the short-interest item as non-informative for now.
• Negative Sentiment: Paramount Skydance has escalated a hostile campaign — suing Warner Bros. Discovery for deal disclosures, filing for proxy fights and nominating directors — creating legal and governance uncertainty that could delay or complicate the Netflix-WBD transaction. Show us the math: Paramount sues Warner Bros. over how it determined Netflix’s bid is better
• Negative Sentiment: Political headwinds: a viral post from former President Trump criticizing Netflix as “woke” was widely covered and could signal political/regulatory opposition that raises policy risk around large media deals. Trump Shares Post Accusing Netflix Of Being ‘Woke’ — Is President Signaling He Won’t Support Warner Bros. Merger?
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and earnings risk remain: NFLX missed EPS in October, the stock has fallen sharply from highs (~30%), and Q4 results (and commentary on WBD deal financing/debt) are near-term catalysts that could trigger further downside if guidance disappoints. As Netflix Drops 33%, Is NFLX Stock Buy Ahead of Q4 Earnings?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on NFLX shares. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $150.00 target price on shares of Netflix in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Moffett Nathanson reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $129.50 target price (up from $128.00) on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, October 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.33.

Insider Buying and Selling at Netflix

In other Netflix news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 20,270 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total value of $2,220,943.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 127,810 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,003,886.08. This trade represents a 13.69% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Cletus R. Willems sold 2,380 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.03, for a total value of $261,878.54. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 1,598,370 shares of company stock worth $168,251,193. Insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Netflix

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth $103,000. Wiser Advisor Group LLC bought a new position in Netflix in the 3rd quarter worth $114,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in Netflix during the second quarter valued at $121,000. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Netflix by 9.6% during the third quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 114 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $137,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Netflix Company Profile

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming of films, television series, documentaries and other video content. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company began as a DVD-by-mail rental service and introduced streaming video in 2007. Netflix later expanded into producing and distributing original programming, beginning notable original hits in the 2010s, and now operates a content production and distribution ecosystem alongside its licensing activity.

The company’s primary product is its on-demand streaming service, which can be accessed on a wide range of internet-connected devices and delivered through a suite of apps and web platforms.