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Earnings·October 20, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDT·1 source

Netflix reports Q3 revenue up 12% YoY to $12.87B, vs. $12.87B est., net income up 44% to $3.66B, due to the timing of expenses; NFLX drops 4%+ after hours (Sarah Whitten/CNBC)

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News
Q3 revenue$12.87B
Q3 net income$3.66B

What happened

  • Netflix reported third-quarter revenue of $12.87B, up 12% year over year and in line with estimates.
  • Net income rose 44% to $3.66B, attributed to the timing of expenses.
  • Netflix shares fell more than 4% after hours despite earnings topping analyst estimates.
Q3 revenue
$12.87B
Revenue growth
12% YoY
Q3 net income
$3.66B
After-hours share move
4%+

Why it matters

The results provide updated evidence on Netflix’s growth and earnings conversion, while the after-hours decline signals investor concerns despite in-line revenue and higher-than-expected earnings.

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Timeline

  1. EarlierOct 19
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  2. First reported by TechmemeOct 20
    Netflix reports Q3 revenue up 12% YoY to $12.87B, vs. $12.87B est., net income up 44% to $3.66B, due to the timing of expenses; NFLX drops 4%+ after hours (Sarah Whitten/CNBC)

Sources (1)

  1. TechmemeOct 20
    Netflix reports Q3 revenue up 12% YoY to $12.87B, vs. $12.87B est., net income up 44% to $3.66B, due to the timing of expenses; NFLX drops 4%+ after hours (Sarah Whitten/CNBC)

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