Latest quarter
Netflix reported adjusted EPS of $0.87 for the quarter to September 30, 2026, compared with the consensus estimate of $0.82; the company’s reported result was 6.10% above the consensus. Netflix reported revenue of $12.9 billion for that period, compared with consensus revenue of $12.9 billion, or 0.05% above the consensus.
For Q2 FY2026, Netflix reported revenue of $12.6 billion, up 13.4% from $11.1 billion in Q2 FY2025. The company reported diluted EPS of $0.80, up 11.3% from $0.72 a year earlier. Netflix reported gross margin of 51.9%, unchanged from Q2 FY2025, while operating margin was 33.4%, compared with 34.1% a year earlier. The company reported free cash flow of $1.5 billion, compared with $2.3 billion in Q2 FY2025.
| Q2 FY2026 | Q2 FY2025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.6 billion | $11.1 billion | 13.4% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.80 | $0.72 | 11.3% |
| Gross margin | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0 percentage points |
| Operating margin | 33.4% | 34.1% | −0.7 percentage points |
| Free cash flow | $1.5 billion | $2.3 billion | −32.7% |
| Against the consensus | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $0.87 | $0.82 | Beat by 6.10% |
| Revenue | $12.9 billion | $12.9 billion | In line |
Adjusted EPS is the figure the consensus estimates, not the GAAP EPS above.
What management said on the call
An earnings call was not available, so Netflix’s latest call commentary, analyst questions and management responses are not available for this section.
Guidance
In its October 20 results release, Netflix adjusted its FY2026 free-cash-flow forecast to approximately $12.0 billion from its prior projection of $12.5 billion, primarily because of the expected closing of a real estate transaction in Q4.
| Metric | For | Guide | Previous guide | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow | FY2026 | $12.0 billion | — | New |
| Operating income growth, Annual Growth | FY2026 | 20.0% | — | New |
| Operating margin | FY2026 | 31.5% | — | New |
| Revenue | FY2026 | $51.1 billion | — | New |
| Operating margin | Q4 FY2026 | 26.0% | — | New |
| Revenue | Q4 FY2026 | $13.4 billion | — | New |