Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Netflix Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Netflix stock rose 1.4% on Wednesday ahead of the company's Q1 earnings release.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:26am

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Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is set to report its first quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday, April 16. Analysts expect the company to report earnings of 78 cents per share on revenue of $12.17 billion, up from 66 cents per share and $10.54 billion in the year-ago period. Netflix has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in nine of the last 10 quarters.

Why it matters

Netflix's quarterly earnings are closely watched by investors as the company continues to dominate the streaming video market. Strong earnings and revenue growth could drive further gains in the stock price, while any disappointments could lead to a sell-off.

The details

Analysts are forecasting Netflix to report earnings of 78 cents per share, up from 66 cents per share in the same quarter last year. The consensus revenue estimate is $12.17 billion, compared to $10.54 billion in the prior-year quarter. Netflix has a history of beating analyst estimates, having done so for revenue in nine of the last 10 quarters.

  • Netflix will report Q1 2026 earnings after the market close on April 16, 2026.
  • Shares of Netflix rose 1.4% to close at $107.71 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Netflix, Inc.

A leading global streaming entertainment service that offers a wide variety of TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more.

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Netflix's Q1 earnings report on April 16 to see if the company can continue its strong performance and meet or exceed analyst expectations.

The takeaway

Netflix's upcoming earnings report will be a key indicator of the company's ability to maintain its dominance in the streaming video market. Strong results could drive further gains in the stock price, while any disappointments could lead to a sell-off.