Netflix
Netflix ($NFLX) is an international, subscription-based television and movie service based in Los Gatos, California. The company operates a global streaming service with thousands of TV shows and movies, including some originals, as well as a direct-to-home DVD rental service. As of January 2023, the company had over 231 million subscribers worldwide.
Viewpoint: The hidden upside of WBD’s linear leftovers
Brian Ring offers his analysis on Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery — and why “leftover” linear TV assets might be more valuable than Wall Street believes
By:
Brian L. Ring
GUEST COLUMN
Nielsen: NFL games boost Netflix, Prime Video viewing on Christmas Day
Live sports and holiday movie programming drove record-breaking viewership to television during the December measurement month.
Netflix earns $45.2 billion in revenue during 2025, projects $51 billion in 2026
Netflix reported higher revenue, profits and cash flow in 2025, closing the year with its strongest operating margin to date.
EARNINGS REPORT
Netflix amends bid for Warner Bros Discovery, now an all-cash offer
The move aims to speed shareholder approval and counter a hostile $30-per-share takeover bid from Paramount.
Ampere: Netflix investment in premium sports paying off
Live events generated 60 percent of major streaming acquisition spikes, led overwhelmingly by sports.
DATA
Nielsen: Streaming chips away at broadcast lead during Christmas month
Streaming platforms continued to chip away at broadcast and cable television's lead in terms of time spent with TV platforms during December.
THE GAUGE
Netflix: Christmas Day NFL game is most-streamed in U.S.
The match-up averaged 27.5 million viewers and peaked at 30 million, according to Nielsen data cited by Netflix.
RATINGS
Nielsen: YouTube flat, Paramount rises in Media Distributor Gauge
Paramount displaced NBC Universal as the third-largest media distributor during Nielsen's November measurement month.
DATA
Netflix taps Dani Dudeck as Chief Communications Officer
Her appointment comes as Netflix navigates a potentially transformative period tied to its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Viewpoint: Netflix’s acquisition of WBD rooted into “Big 3” playbook
When it comes to major U.S. industries, three tends to be the magic number.
By:
David R. King
OPINION
Paramount makes $78 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, is part of a consortium backing Paramount Skydance's offer for all of Warner Bros Discovery.
Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $82.7 billion
Netflix has agreed to buy WBD’s studio, streaming platforms and IP for nearly $83 billion, contingent on WBD spinning off its cable networks by Q3 2026.