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Netflix Option Alert: Dec 19 $960 Puts Sweep (4) near the Ask: 50 vs 28 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close 

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Netflix Option Alert: Fri $800 Calls at the Ask: 50 @ $157.0 vs 811 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close Ref=$957.9725

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Netflix Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $950 Calls at the Bid: 50 vs 512 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close 

Netflix Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $950 Calls at the Bid: 50 @ $205.0 vs 512 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close Ref=$929.65

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Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $10 Calls at the Ask: 10 @ $924.95 vs 356 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close Ref=$933.94

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Netflix Option Alert: Jan 16 $10 Calls at the Ask: 20 @ $924.9 vs 356 OI; Earnings 4/17 After Close Ref=$933.845

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Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.

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Wall Street wrapped up a shortened trading week ahead of the Easter holiday in the red, weighed down by fresh export restrictions on chips to China that sent tech <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmakers">and semiconductor stocks tumbling.</a>
On Tuesday, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) revealed it was notified by the Trump administration on April 9 that its H20 AI chip would now require an export license to be sold in China. The company warned that these tighter controls could slash its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44846329/nvidias-china-sales-face-setback-as-h20-chip-restrictions-catch-key-buyers-off-guard-reuters">earnings by $5.5 billion.</a>
Nvidia shares dropped 8.5% this week, erasing nearly half of the previous week&#8217;s gains. The broader semiconductor sector – as tracked by the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) – followed suit, sliding 3% and logging its seventh weekly decline <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44860240/unitedhealth-slashes-2025-outlook-on-medicare-funding-reductions-stock-crashes">out of the past eight.</a>
First-quarter earnings season delivered a mixed bag. While banks and streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) showed solid performance, UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shocked investors by slashing its full-year guidance far below Wall Street expectations.
UnitedHealth shares plummeted 22.4% on Thursday, marking their worst one-day drop since 1998.
In trade news, Canada announced a six-month suspension of countermeasure tariffs on select U.S. goods essential for domestic manufacturing and food packaging. This move is expected to ease cross-border supply chain pressures, particularly<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44816653/canada-eases-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-goods-as-trade-tensions-thaw-under-softer-trump-stance-stocks-react"> benefiting Michigan-based automakers.</a>
On the macro front, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged inflation and growth risks stemming from trade tariffs, reiterating the Fed&#8217;s cautious stance and signaling that rate cuts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">won&#8217;t come prematurely.</a>
This cautious tone triggered an angry response from President Donald Trump, who blasted Powell as "always too late" on rate cuts and hinted at prematurely removing him from office, despite Powell's term <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44862662/trump-pressures-fed-as-ecb-delivers-7th-straight-rate-cut">running through May 2026.</a>
Meanwhile, the European Central Bank executed its sixth consecutive rate cut, further fueling Trump's public frustration with the Fed. During an Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump doubled down, declaring that Powell &#8220;will be out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44875406/hell-be-out-if-i-ask-him-can-trumps-threat-to-oust-powell-shake-the-fed">if the President asks.&#8221;</a>
Gold continues to defy gravity, fueled by strong investor demand, heightened policy uncertainty, and persistent central bank buying.
Bullion prices – as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – soared to $3,330 per ounce, marking a new all-time high and extending gains to 14 of the past 16 weeks.
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Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is doing just fine, thank you very much. While other streamers fight over scraps, the OG is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/earnings">stacking subscribers, content, and cash</a> &#8211; and throwing punches with live sports and games too.
Fresh off a beat on both top and bottom lines for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">the first quarter</a>, the stock surged above all key moving averages, flashing a &#8220;strongly bullish&#8221; signal across the board. 
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As Ed Egilinsky, Managing Director at Direxion, put it: "NFLX is experiencing slight buying pressure"—but it's clear investors are feeling more than slightly confident.
Instead of obsessing over sub counts (which it&#8217;s no longer disclosing quarterly), Netflix focused on the future: "We remain optimistic about our 2025 slate," the company said, highlighting returning hits, surprises, and the highly anticipated "Squid Game" Season 3 &#8211; set to drop on June 27.
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Not to be outdone, the company is also bringing NFL football to Christmas Day, and just launched its in-house ad tech, signaling it&#8217;s not just playing in the advertising arena—it's aiming to control the field.
And let's not forget games. "Squid Game: Unleashed" has already been a smash hit, and new content is syncing up with the show's return. In the battle for attention, Netflix isn't just streaming—it's scheming.
With the stock now trading at $973.03 &#8211; well above its eight, 20, 50 and 200-day SMAs (simple moving averages) &#8211; momentum looks unstoppable. And with 2025 revenue guidance locked in at up to $44.5 billion, Netflix is streaming confidence straight into investors&#8217; portfolios.
As the company puts it, it&#8217;s building "the most valued entertainment company for members, creators and shareholders." So far, mission very much accomplished.
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A blockbuster quarter for Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) delivered standout revenue, profit, and guidance figures that blasted past Wall Street forecasts, yet Goldman Sachs is holding the line seeing little room left for further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44881024/netflix-unitedhealth-novo-nordisk-tesla-and-trump-media-why-these-5-stocks-are-on-investors-radars-today">upside from current levels.</a>
In a note shared Thursday, Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan said the market is likely to respond positively to the company's first-quarter 2025 results and its forward-looking commentary. Sheridan emphasized the "solid revenue performance," driven by rising subscriber growth and partial pricing impacts, along with a "materially better" operating margin and an aggressive stock buyback program that far exceeded prior assumptions.
Still, the investment bank is treading carefully on the streaming giant, sticking with a &#8216;Neutral&#8217; rating and a 12-month price target of $955—below where the stock moved in after-hours trading following the earnings release.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Revenue Hits $10.54 Billion In Q1, Powered By Global Strength</h3>
For the quarter ended March, Netflix reported $10.54 billion in total revenue, a 13% increase year-over-year—or 16% when adjusted for foreign exchange. That result beat both Goldman Sachs' estimate of $10.42 billion and the FactSet consensus of $10.50 billion.
Regionally, performance was mixed but generally strong. 
The U.S. and Canada segment pulled in $4.62 billion, slightly below Street estimates, while Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) outperformed at $3.41 billion versus expectations of $3.32 billion. Both Latin America and Asia-Pacific met or slightly beat consensus targets at $1.26 billion each.
The standout metric was Netflix's GAAP operating income, which reached $3.35 billion, well above Goldman's $2.95 billion estimate and the Street's $3 billion figure. That equated to an operating margin of 31.7%, far ahead of the 28.5% expected by Wall Street.
Earnings per share for the quarter came in at $6.61, a substantial beat compared to both Goldman's forecast of $5.60 and the consensus of $5.69.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Q2 Outlook: Strong Guidance Raises The Bar</h3>
The company guided second-quarter 2025 revenue to $11.04 billion, implying 15% year-over-year growth—again ahead of consensus expectations of $10.89 billion.
Even more compelling was the forward guidance on profitability. Netflix expects second-quarter operating income to hit $3.68 billion, reflecting an operating margin of 33.3%. That compares to Wall Street's forecast of just 30%. 
If achieved, it would mark a major milestone in Netflix's margin expansion story, signaling increasing operating leverage as its global user base and pricing power grow.
Projected earnings per share for the second quarter are $7.03, topping Goldman's $6.30 and Street consensus of $6.25.
For full-year 2025, Netflix reaffirmed its guidance for revenue between $43.5 billion and $44.5 billion, and a full-year operating margin of 29%—in line with previous commentary and roughly in line with Wall Street forecasts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buybacks And Margins: The Two Big Stories</h3>
The company's aggressive share buyback program was a key surprise in the earnings release. 
According to Sheridan, the level of shareholder returns far exceeded expectations, adding another bullish dimension to the company's capital return story.
Meanwhile, the dramatic margin expansion is central to the bull case. After spending years investing heavily in content and international growth, Netflix now appears to be reaping the rewards of scale.
Sheridan said investor debates heading into the next earnings call will center around the sustainability of these margin levels, the trajectory of Netflix's ad-supported tier and pricing strategy, and how second-half margins may compare to the strong first half.
Sheridan also flagged potential downside risks: slower-than-expected execution on initiatives like the ad-supported tier and password-sharing crackdowns, unexpected churn from pricing changes, and rising industry competition that could limit subscriber growth and margin expansion.
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Netflix Beats Wall Street Forecasts, Yet Goldman Sachs Sees Limited Upside Ahead

Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 29.83% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.72%. Currently, Netflix has a market capitalization of $430.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In NFLX: If an investor had bought $100 of NFLX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $59,227.91 today based on a price of $1006.79 for NFLX at the time of writing.
<h3>Netflix's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Netflix 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) Co-CEO Greg Peters has reassured investors that the company remains confident in its low-cost ad plan, despite ongoing market volatility and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44806856/elevated-inflation-would-be-temporary-predicts-fed-governor-as-he-explores-potential-outcomes-of-trumps-tariffs">concerns over a potential recession</a> fueled by new tariffs.
What Happened: On Thursday, during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">Netflix's first-quarter earnings</a> call, Peters addressed questions regarding the broader economic environment and consumer behavior.
With fears of a recession looming, partly driven by President Donald Trump's tariffs, many wondered whether Netflix's low-cost ad tier, priced at $7.99 in key markets like the U.S. and Canada, would still perform.
He responded, "We haven't seen any significant changes in planned mix or planned take rate," referring to their recent price adjustments. "Engagement remains strong and healthy."
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Peters noted that entertainment has historically been resilient during tougher economic times, and Netflix has seen this trend hold up so far. Introducing a low-cost ad-supported plan has provided added flexibility, giving Netflix more resilience in uncertain times.
&#8220;We represent an incredible entertainment value,&#8221; Peters continued, adding that the low-cost plan, combined with Netflix's content and engagement, allows the company to remain competitive.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos also said that the streaming giant is focusing on what it can control. "We&#8217;re not changing anything in the forecast."
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Why It's Important: Netflix reported first-quarter revenue of $10.54 billion, marking a 12.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The figure came in slightly ahead of Wall Street expectations, which stood at $10.52 billion, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0417">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The company projects second-quarter revenue of $11.04 billion — a 15.4% year-over-year jump — with earnings per share expected to reach $6.61.
Netflix also reaffirmed its full-year revenue forecast, targeting between $43.5 billion and $44.5 billion.
Earlier, Netflix was flagged as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662003/netflix-seen-as-safe-bet-amid-market-volatility-says-analyststrong-value-digital-model-make-it-recession-ready">promising investment</a> by a Seeking Alpha analyst, who pointed to its strong digital, consumer-focused business model and compelling value proposition as key factors.
Global markets have experienced sharp fluctuations following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44657800/trumps-tariffs-stir-global-markets-wall-street-loses-2-trillion-and-more-this-week-in-economics">introduction of new trade tariffs</a> by President Donald Trump. Previously, it was reported that the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China triggered a significant downturn in U.S. markets, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44655719/trump-tariffs-erode-5-trillion-in-market-cap-in-2-days-as-china-retaliates-jerome-powell-warns-of-inflation">wiping out $5 trillion in market value</a> from S&amp;P 500 companies.
Price Action: Netflix shares rose 1.19% on Thursday, extending an upward trend that has pushed the stock up nearly 9.73% year-to-date. Over the past 12 months, Netflix has surged by 58.55%.
The streaming giant currently holds a growth score of 69.80%, as per Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> other major players in the entertainment and tech sectors.
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Netflix Confident Of Its 'Incredible Entertainment Value' As Recession Fears Intensify, Greg Peters Says $7.99 Ad Plan Engagement Remains 'Strong And Healthy'

Wall Street experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44873779/wall-street-rebounds-eli-lilly-rallies-unitedhealth-group-plummets-whats-driving-markets-thursday">resurgence in risk appetite</a> on Thursday as optimism grew around trade negotiations. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in reaching agreements with both the European Union and China. 
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.3% to close at 39,142.23. The Nasdaq dipped 0.13%, finishing at 16,286.45. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500 edged up 0.13%, ending the day at 5,282.70.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Netflix Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)
Netflix shares rose by 1.19% to close at $973.03, reaching an intraday high of $984.70 and a low of $956. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $542.01 to $1064.50. In the after-hours trading, shares spiked 3.5% to $1,006.79. The streaming giant reported its first-quarter financial results, emphasizing efforts to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">improve and expand</a> its offerings. The company continues to focus on enhancing its content library and user experience. For the period, revenue came in at $10.54 billion, a spike of 12.5% on a year-over-year basis. Earnings per share were reported at $6.61, beating the estimate of $5.74.
UnitedHealth Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
UnitedHealth&#8217;s stock plummeted by 22.38% to $454.11, with a daily high of $489.79 and a low of $447.10. The 52-week range stands at $438.50 to $630.73. The healthcare giant faced a steep decline after reporting disappointing quarterly results, attributed to rising healthcare costs. CEO Andrew Witty stated that the current cost structure is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44869920/unitedhealth-ceo-says-high-cost-of-us-health-care-simply-not-sustainable">unsustainable</a>, leading to a downward revision of earnings guidance. UnitedHealth cut fiscal 2025 earnings guidance and expects it to come in the range of $26 to $26.50 from the earlier range of $29.50 to $30 per share.
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Novo Nordisk A/S&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>)
Novo Nordisk shares fell by 7.63% to $58.08, with an intraday high of $59.06 and a low of $57.28. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $57.28 to $148.15. An analyst from BMO Capital Markets downgraded the stock, citing concerns about its performance in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44876055/novo-nordisk-may-lag-behind-eli-lilly-in-cardiometabolic-race-analyst-downgrades-stock">cardiometabolic space</a>&nbsp;compared to competitors like Eli Lilly.
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)
Trump Media&#8217;s stock surged by 11.65% to $22.04, hitting a high of $22.77 and a low of $19.82. The 52-week range is $11.75 to $56.55. The company saw its shares rise after filing a complaint with the SEC regarding potential&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44871004/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-stock-today">market manipulation</a>&nbsp;and unusual trading patterns.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock edged down by 0.07% to close at $241.38, with a high of $244.34 and a low of $237.68. The 52-week range is $138.80 to $488.54. Despite a decline in new vehicle registrations in California, Tesla remains a significant player in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44857987/tesla-experiences-151-decline-in-new-vehicle-registrations-in-california-report">electric vehicle market</a>, according to recent data.
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Roku Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) shares are rising in extended trading Thursday following strong advertising trends from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), which reported blowout results for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">first quarter after the bell</a>.
Netflix Q1 Results: Netflix reported first-quarter revenue of $11.04 billion, beating analyst estimates of $10.9 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The streaming giant reported adjusted earnings of $7.03 per share, beating estimates of $6.27 per share. 
Total revenue was up 13% year-over-year, driven by membership growth and higher pricing. The company said results came in above company expectations due to higher-than-forecasted subscription and ad revenue. Netflix guided for 15% revenue growth in the second quarter, citing continued strong trends in memberships and advertising revenue. 
&#8220;A key focus in 2025 is enhancing our capabilities for advertisers. We successfully rolled out the Netflix Ads Suite, our in house first party ad tech platform, in the U.S. on April 1st. In the coming months we will launch the Netflix Ads Suite in our remaining ads markets. We believe our ad tech platform is foundational to our long-term ads strategy,&#8221; the company said in a letter to shareholders.
Everything You Need To Know: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">Netflix Crushes Q1, Says It&#8217;s &#8216;Working Hard To Improve And Expand&#8217; Its Offering</a>
Why It Matters: Roku is well-positioned to benefit from strong advertising trends. The company focuses on revenue opportunities with streaming companies through partnerships and advertising. 
Netflix was reportedly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/06/27622300/3-reasons-why-this-analyst-thinks-a-netflix-roku-deal-may-not-materialize" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">considering a takeover of Roku</a>&nbsp;a few years ago, but a deal never materialized. Roku operates an advertising distribution platform, allowing it to capitalize on the growth of streaming. 
Roku on Thursday announced it will report first-quarter earnings on May 1. Analysts are anticipating a loss of 27 cents per share and revenue of $1.01 billion, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Last quarter, Roku shares surged after the company reported better-than-expected results and crossed $1 billion in Platform revenue for the first time. 
&#8220;In&nbsp;Q4, Streaming Hours on The Roku Channel grew&nbsp;82%&nbsp;YoY, and in the U.S. it reached households with approximately 145 million people," the company said at the time. &#8220;We also continue to expand our penetration in the U.S., which has surpassed half of broadband households.&#8221;
ROKU Price Action: Roku shares initially popped about 2.5% following Netflix&#8217;s results. The stock was up 0.92% after-hours, trading at $59 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) reported first-quarter financial results after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market close Thursday.</a>
Here are the key highlights.
What Happened: Netflix reported first-quarter revenue of $10.54 billion, up 12.5% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street consensus estimate of $10.52 billion according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0417"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company reported earnings per share of $6.61, beating a Street consensus estimate of $5.74.
Revenue and operating income came in ahead of company guidance, according to the company. Netflix said higher subscription and advertising revenue and the timing of expenses contributed to the guidance beat.
Here are the revenue figures by region and their year-over-year change:
<ul>
<li>UCAN: $4.62 billion, +9%</li>
<li>EMEA: $3.41 billion, +15%</li>
<li>LATAM: $1.26 billion, +8%</li>
<li>APAC: $1.26 billion, 23%</li>
</ul>
Netflix did not break out subscriber growth or total subscriber figures as it previously disclosed it would stop doing on a quarterly basis.
"We're executing on our 2025 priorities: improving our series and film offering and growing our ads business; further developing newer initiatives like live programming and games; and sustaining healthy revenue and profit growth," the company said.
WWE RAW on Netflix launched in the first quarter and the company said the content has been on its top 10 global list every week. Other content highlighted from the first quarter included "Adolescence," "Back in Action" and "Counterattack."
Netflix announced that Reed Hastings transitioned from executive chairman to chairman of the board and a non-executive director.
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 What's Next: Netflix is guiding for second-quarter revenue to be $11.04 billion, which would be up 15.4% year-over-year. Earnings per share for the second quarter is $6.61. The company maintained its full-year revenue guidance of $43.5 billion to $44.5 billion.
The company said its live event strategy remains unchanged and highlighted an upcoming boxing match on July 11, as well as the addition of a second NFL game on Christmas Day in 2025, which it opted into.
Netflix also highlighted the upcoming third season of "Squid Game," its most popular series ever. The season will debut on June 27, 2025. Netflix also said its game "Squid Game: Unleashed" based on the series has been one of its biggest games to date and will have new content based on the third season.
"We remain optimistic about our 2025 slate with a lineup that includes returning favorites, series finales, new discoveries and unexpected surprises designed to thrill our members," the company said.
Netflix said it launched it ad tech platform in the US on April 1 and is on track to roll out the platform to other countries in the coming months.
"We are working hard to improve and expand our entertainment offering with the goal to build the most valued entertainment company for members, creators and shareholders."
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock is up 4.5% to $1,016.82 in after-hours trading versus a 52-week trading range of $542.01 to $1,064.50. &nbsp;
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Netflix Crushes Q1, Says It's 'Working Hard To Improve And Expand' Its Offering

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Netflix shares are trading higher following a Q1 earnings beat and strong Q2 guidance.

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Netflix Says No Change To 2025 Guidance Forecast For Revenue Of $43.5B-$44.5B And Operating Margin Of 29%

Netflix Says 'We successfully rolled out the Netflix Ads Suite, our in-house first party ad tech platform, in the US on April 1st. In the coming months we will launch the Netflix Ads Suite in our remaining ads markets.'

Netflix Sees Q2 Adj. EPS $7.03 vs $6.27 Est., Revenue $11.035B vs $10.903B Est.

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Netflix Q1 2025 GAAP EPS $6.61 Beats $5.74 Estimate, Sales $10.543B Beat $10.518B Estimate

Wall Street saw a rebound in risk appetite on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend, as President Donald Trump signaled positive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">momentum in trade negotiations.</a>
Speaking ahead of a scheduled meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump expressed strong confidence in reaching a trade agreement with the European Union. He also hinted at progress with China, stating, "We will make a good deal with China." 
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that trade talks with Japan are moving in a highly satisfactory direction.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 had climbed 0.9%, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, recouping some losses after a 3% slide on Wednesday. The Dow Jones, however, slipped 0.9%, weighed down by a sharp 23% plunge in UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) after the company slashed its full-year earnings forecast.
Energy stocks led the day&#8217;s gains, buoyed by rising oil prices. Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) rallied 4.1%, while Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) advanced 3.5%.
Gold prices retreated nearly 1% after a strong multi-day rally, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed six basis points to 4.34%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 0.9% to $85,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg (%)</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,884.35</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,323.43</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,357.77</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,441.72</td>
<td colspan="2">-0.6%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.8% to $530.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 0.7% to $394.05.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $446.19.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1% to $186.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energt&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 3.5%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Eli Lilly Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) surged 16% after announcing that its oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, Orforglipron, successfully completed Phase 3 trials without requiring food or water restrictions.</li>
<li>Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) jumped 9% after announcing a $13.5 billion deal to acquire Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)&#8217;s Issuer Solutions business. The move is aimed at bolstering FIS's fintech capabilities and is expected to generate over $125 million in annual revenue synergies. Shares of GPN tumbled 15%. </li>
<li>Companies reacting to earnings reports included American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), up 0.5%; Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), up 1.9%; Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), up 2.7%; Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) down 3.3%; Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), up 1.3%; State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>), up 3.2%; KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), up 3.7% and Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>), up 4%.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) rose 2% ahead of the earnings report, which is slated for release after the market close. </li>
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In a sea of red across Big Tech, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is the rare green beacon. While the rest of the Enormous Eight flounder under the weight of a broad tech correction, Netflix has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/news">quietly notched gains</a> across every major timeframe — up 1.22% over the past month, 8.45% year-to-date and a solid 56.70% over the past year.
That's no small feat. Consider this: Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has cratered over 36% YTD, Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has shed over 20%, and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) is down more than 19%. Even Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), the market&#8217;s AI darling, is off about 25% YTD. Yet Netflix? Still climbing.
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The Enormous Eight — comprising Apple, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Nvidia, Tesla, and Netflix &#8211; have been the backbone of the S&amp;P 500 for years. But so far in 2025, they&#8217;ve turned into an anchor. All but one (Netflix) are flashing red across the board, weighed down by valuation resets, softening demand and, in some cases, brutal earnings.
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The technical chart above indicates that Netflix's bullish momentum has staying power. The stock is above its eight, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages, indicating bullish momentum. Oscillators are also bullish, with the MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator at 0.12 and the RSI (relative strength index) at 54.39, implying that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. So, the broader trend remains strongly bullish.
For context, the S&amp;P 500 itself is down 10% YTD and over 7% for the month. So when a heavyweight like Netflix manages to deliver green in a market this unforgiving, it sends a message.
Whether the rally has legs remains to be seen, but for now, Netflix has flipped the script — from streaming wars to stock market standout.
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Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is in the spotlight ahead of earnings Thursday. Here&#8217;s what you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44857276">need to know.</a>
The Details: Netflix will report earnings for the first-quarter after the market closes today. Analysts&#8217; estimate earnings per share of $5.72 and revenue of $10.52 billion, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43114866/netflix-q4-earnings-record-subscribers-nfl-squid-game-push-past-highest-expectations">previously guided revenue</a> to be about $10.42 billion, which would represent an 11.2% year-over-year increase. It also guided earnings per share of $5.58 and operating income of approximately $2.94 billion for the first quarter.
In its letter to shareholders at the end of 2024, the company said, &#8220;We enter 2025 with strong momentum, coming off a year with record net additions (41M) and having re-accelerated growth (16% increase in revenue). Moreover, we're in a leadership position in terms of engagement (approximately two hours per paid membership per day), revenue ($39B) and profit ($10B in operating income) in a market that is continuing to expand.&#8221;
Ahead of earnings, Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterated a Buy rating on Netflix and maintained a&nbsp;$1126&nbsp;price target.
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NFLX Price Action: At the time of writing, Netflix stock is trading 0.51% higher at $966.72, per data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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What's Going On Netflix Shares Thursday?

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nflx/earnings">closing bell on Thursday, April 17</a>.
Analysts expect the Los Gatos, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at $5.66 per share, up from $5.28 per share in the year-ago period. Netflix projects to report quarterly revenue at $10.51 billion, compared to $9.37 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The company has topped analyst revenue estimates in six straight quarters and beaten estimates in eight of the past 10 quarters overall.
Netflix shares fell 1.5% to close at $961.63 on Wednesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>UBS analyst John Hodulik maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $1,150 to $1,140 on April 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $1,150 on April 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $1,100 to $1,000 on April 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $1,150 to $1,025 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 85%.</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $1,100 on April 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying NFLX stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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