Netflix Stock Falls After Q2 Earnings Beat Amid Revenue Miss

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Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 12:34 am ET1min read

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- NetflixNFLX-- reported Q2 2026 EPS of $0.80, beating estimates by $0.01, but revenue of $12.56 billion missed forecasts, causing an 8.58% post-market stock decline.

- The company highlighted under 45% household penetration as a long-term growth runway and announced a record $4.7 billion share buyback.

- FX-neutral revenue growth slowed to 11% YoY, though Q3 guidance projects 12% reported and 11% FX-neutral growth, with management citing emerging drivers like live events, advertising, and early gains in games/podcasts.

- Content spending is projected to rise 10% in 2026, slower than revenue growth, signaling improving operating leverage.

NFLX reported Q2 2026 EPS of $0.80, beating estimates by $0.01, while revenue of $12.56 billion missed forecasts, causing an 8.58% after-hours stock decline.
The company highlighted a long growth runway with under 45% household penetration and announced a record $4.7 billion share buyback.
FX-neutral revenue growth slowed to 11% year-over-year from 12% in the prior quarter, though Q3 guidance calls for 12% reported and 11% FX-neutral growth.

Management emphasized emerging drivers including live events, advertising demand, and early gains in games and podcasts.
Content spending is projected to rise 10% in 2026, a rate slower than expected revenue growth, indicating improving operating leverage.

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