U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index and S&P 500 jumping to fresh record highs during the session. All three major indices recorded gains for the sixth straight week, with the Dow and S&P 500 gaining 0.96% and 0.85%, respectively.
Explore how Netflix's (NFLX) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.
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Netflix delivered strong 3Q FY2024 earnings, beating revenue and non-GAAP EPS estimates, achieving a record high operating margin. The company's paid membership growth peaked in 2Q and began to normalize in 3Q as year-over-year growth decelerated, with the LATAM region showing negative net adds during that quarter. Its 4Q and FY2025 outlook exceeds market consensus; however, it indicates a normalization in growth, while operating margin is expected to increase modestly.
Richard Broughton, executive director at Ampere Analysis, talks about how Netflix is still best in their class off the back of the streaming giant's strong earnings season.
Wall Street loved Netflix's Q3 earnings. Should you?
Netflix's valuation is lofty with a P/E ratio of ~35, requiring future growth. Current FCF yield of
Netflix's Q3 earnings were exceptional, with a 15% revenue increase and an 800 basis point margin expansion, leading to a BUY rating reiteration. Netflix's first-mover advantage and advertising growth are key drivers, allowing it to outperform peers like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery. Advertising is a crucial future profit driver, with ad-supported subscriptions growing 35% quarter-over-quarter, and ad revenue expected to double by 2025.
NFLX's double beat FQ3'24 earnings call and promising FY2025 guidance have underscored why it is likely to remain highly profitable. This is despite the stagnant streaming market share growth and decelerating membership net adds, with the advertising segment yet to be a growth driver in 2025. With NFLX set to release an exciting Q4 slate aided by the highly sticky membership base, we expect the management to deliver another beat (and potentially, raise) performance.