Netflix (NFLX) Expected to Post Earnings on Tuesday

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is projected to announce its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 20th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.8210 per share and revenue of $12.87 billion for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The Internet television network reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.01. Netflix had a return on equity of 40.02% and a net margin of 28.22%. The firm had revenue of $12.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.58 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.72 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Netflix to post $3.59 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3.80 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Netflix Price Performance

Netflix stock opened at $70.53 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Netflix has a 12-month low of $65.08 and a 12-month high of $124.86. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $75.17 and its 200 day moving average is $80.57. The company has a market capitalization of $293.68 billion, a PE ratio of 22.20, a PEG ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.62.

Insider Transactions at Netflix

In other news, Director Richard N. Barton sold 2,160 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.10, for a total transaction of $162,216.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 246 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,474.60. The trade was a 89.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Theodore A. Sarandos sold 105,850 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.03, for a total transaction of $7,730,225.50. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 206,266 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,063,605.98. The trade was a 33.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last three months, insiders sold 179,045 shares of company stock valued at $13,132,194. Corporate insiders own 1.24% of the company’s stock.

More Netflix News

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies upgraded Netflix (NFLX) to “strong buy,” citing potential support from pricing increases and advertising growth. Wedbush also maintained an “outperform” rating, although it lowered its price target to $90 from $105. Netflix stock gets bullish analyst call
• Positive Sentiment: Options activity is signaling expectations for a substantial post-earnings move, while sentiment remains bullish in some derivatives markets. Technical analysts also see a possible double-bottom pattern, with a break above $83.60 potentially opening a path toward $102.12. Barchart Netflix earnings outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Netflix is replacing Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria with former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice. His experience across scripted programming, live sports, unscripted content and theatrical distribution could help Netflix develop new hits, but the abrupt change before earnings highlights pressure to improve engagement. Netflix appoints Peter Rice
• Negative Sentiment: Netflix announced plans to eliminate about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, one day before the content-chief transition. Although the cuts may improve efficiency, investors viewed them as evidence of a sharper growth reset and concerns about the company’s content strategy. Netflix shares under pressure after content chief departure
• Negative Sentiment: Pre-earnings concerns include slowing viewership, rising churn, declining engagement and intensifying competition. Analysts also warn that Netflix’s premium valuation leaves little room for disappointing guidance, while options traders anticipate a move that could take the stock toward a two-year low. Netflix Q3 earnings outlook

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

NFLX has been the subject of a number of research reports. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $125.00 price target (down from $135.00) on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of Netflix in a report on Monday, October 5th. CICC Research dropped their price objective on shares of Netflix from $110.00 to $90.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Stephens assumed coverage on shares of Netflix in a research report on Friday, July 17th. They set an “overweight” rating on the stock. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have given a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $93.82.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming services. Its platform offers a broad selection of television series, films, documentaries, stand-up specials and other programming, including content produced by Netflix and licensed from third-party studios and creators.

The company also develops and distributes original productions under the Netflix brand and has expanded into additional entertainment offerings, including mobile and cloud-based games in select markets and live programming.