Netflix quarterly revenues surpass $12.5 billion with a 13% increase
Netflix achieved quarterly revenues of $12.56 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing a 13% increase compared to the previous year, with a net income of $3.40 billion and earnings per share of 80 cents. However, the company's stock dropped more than 8% following the announcement. Revenue growth was driven by subscriber gains, price increases, and advertising. The company forecasts a 12% growth in revenue for the third quarter and has narrowed its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to between $51 billion and $51.4 billion. During the earnings presentation, emphasis was placed on viewer engagement with content, with the significance of watch hours decreasing—currently accounting for about 1% of live content—despite live broadcasts of events attracting six of the top ten days for subscriber growth over the past five years. Netflix’s live content division continues to focus on sports programming and live events, with expectations to nearly double advertising revenue to around $3 billion within the year. Additionally, Netflix reaffirmed its growth strategy through both acquisitions and organic expansion, maintaining a strong budget and taking steps to enhance live streaming rights and expand its ad-supported offerings.
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