Netflix earnings preview: strong growth expected for Q4 2024
Explore Netflix's Q4 earnings with 69.2% EPS growth and strategic content moves, as the company shifts focus from subscriber metrics to financial performance.
Netflix Q4 data
Netflix is set to report its latest earnings on January 22, 2025 at 5:00am SGT.
- Earnings per share (EPS): $4.20, marking a 69.2% year-on-year growth
- Revenue: $10.118 billion, up 13.5% from last year
- Net income: $1.83 billion, indicating improved profitability metrics
- EBITDA: $2.364 billion, reflecting operational efficiency.
Subscriber growth expectations beat previous guidance
Netflix's third quarter (Q3) performance saw 5.1 million net subscriber additions, setting a strong foundation for the fourth quarter (Q4). Share trading volumes have increased as investors eye potential upside. Q4 subscriber additions could double the Q3 figure, driven by compelling content including live NFL games and "Squid Game" Season 2.
The company's decision to stop reporting subscriber metrics after Q4 2024 signals a strategic shift toward emphasising financial performance metrics. Market watchers can track Netflix's performance through various trading platforms offering real-time data and analysis.
Content strategy and live sports expansion
Netflix's venture into live sports represents a significant evolution, with successful NFL game streams and the "Tyson vs. Paul" event. Online trading activity has increased around these initiatives. The platform's 2025 content lineup includes WWE programming and new seasons of hit shows like "Stranger Things" and "Wednesday." Content investments are balanced against cost management, supporting the company's margin expansion goals for 2025.
Operating margin and revenue outlook
Operating margin guidance stands at 27% for 2024, with projections reaching 28% in 2025. Traders can monitor these metrics through trading alerts. The company's focus on operational efficiencies and disciplined content spending continues to support margin growth. Revenue guidance for 2025 suggests 11-13% growth, with potential upside from pricing strategies and advertising initiatives.
Investors seeking exposure can consider various approaches through a trading account.
Netflix technical analysis
The long rally in Netflix stock has continued over the past year, with the stock price hitting a record high in December. Since mid-December, the price has fallen around 11%, but this leaves it above the late October high. For the time being, the procession of higher highs and higher lows remains in place and could continue to help support the share price. The recent pullback is the longest period of poor performance since July, but the longer-term uptrend remains intact.
Netflix daily chart
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