Netflix (NFLX) Q2 2026 Earnings
How Did NFLX Stock React to Q2 2026 Earnings?
S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +3.25%.
Did NFLX Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results
Yes. Netflix reported Q2 2026 earnings of $0.80 a share on Jul 16, 2026, beating the $0.79 consensus estimate by 1.5%. Revenue was $12.6B against a $12.6B estimate.
Netflix posted a largely in-line second quarter for fiscal 2026, delivering earnings per share of $0.80, just ahead of the $0.79 consensus estimate by 1.48%, while revenue of $12.56 billion came in fractionally below the $12.58 billion forecast but still reflected 13.4% year-over-year growth. The modest EPS beat was driven in part by favorable expense timing, with content amortization growth front-loaded in the first half and expected to moderate in the back half of the year, helping the company achieve a 33.4% operating margin slightly ahead of internal targets. Operating income rose 11% to $4.19 billion, with double-digit revenue growth across all four geographic segments underscoring the breadth of the platform's global momentum. Free cash flow declined to $1.53 billion from $2.27 billion a year ago, partly reflecting higher cash tax payments, though full-year free cash flow guidance holds at approximately $12.50 billion. Looking ahead, Netflix narrowed its 2026 revenue outlook to $51.00 to $51.40 billion, implying 13% to 14% growth, with advertising revenue expected to roughly double to around $3.00 billion.
- Membership growth, pricing actions, and increased ad revenue drove 13% YoY revenue growth
- View hours grew 2% in H1 2026 vs 1.5% growth in 2025 despite competitive impact from Winter Olympics and World Cup
- Double-digit revenue growth across all four geographic regions
- Strong content slate including Harlan Coben's I Will Find You (87M views), Apex (131M views), and Swapped (137M views)
- Recent price changes in US, Mexico, and Spain performing consistent with expectations
What Is Netflix's Outlook?
Netflix narrowed its 2026 revenue forecast to $51.0–$51.4 billion, representing 13–14% growth (~12% FX neutral), with an operating margin target of 31.5%, implying 20%+ annual operating income growth. Advertising revenue is expected to roughly double to approximately $3 billion. Full-year free cash flow is expected to be approximately $12.5 billion with a cash content spend to amortization ratio of ~1.1x. Content amortization is expected to grow ~10% for full year 2026 but slower in H2. For Q3 2026, the company forecasts revenue of $12.86 billion (12% growth, 11% FX neutral), operating margin of 33.2%, net income of $3.452 billion, and diluted EPS of $0.82.
NFLX YoY Financials
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.6B | $11.1B | +13.4% |
| Operating Income | $4.2B | $3.8B | +11.1% |
| Net Income | $3.4B | $3.1B | +8.8% |
NFLX Revenue by Segment
NFLX Revenue by Geography
When Does Netflix Report Next?
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.