Netflix beats on earnings, but shares dip as the streamer's forecast for Q1 falls short of Wall Street expectations

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos' company reported a solid quarter, but investors don't seem impressed.

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• Netflix reported fourth-quarter results that were slightly above Wall Street estimates.
• Netflix stock dipped in after-hours trading after its first-quarter 2026 guidance fell short.
• Netflix generated record viewership in December and is expanding into areas such as podcasts.

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