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Netflix Experiences Robust Subscriber Growth and Faces New Challenges

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
October 25, 2023
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Netflix has reported a remarkable surge in its subscriber base for the third quarter, driven by efforts to curtail password sharing and a growing interest in its new ad-supported tier.

The company revealed that it added 8.76 million global subscribers, significantly surpassing Wall Street’s expectations of 5.49 million. This increase in subscribers represents the most substantial quarterly gain since the second quarter of 2020 when stay-at-home orders due to Covid-19 kept people indoors.

Here’s a snapshot of the key financial results as CNBC breaks it down, 

  • Earnings per Share: $3.73 (Exceeded expectations of $3.49 per share, according to LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv).
  • Revenue: $8.54 billion (Met the expected revenue of $8.54 billion, as per LSEG).
  • Total Memberships: 247.15 million (Surpassed the anticipated 243.88 million, according to Street Account).

Netflix also disclosed that the membership for its ad-based plan saw a substantial increase of nearly 70% from the previous quarter. However, the company did not specify what percentage of its subscriber base opted for this tier.

In terms of financial performance, revenue for the third quarter soared to $8.54 billion compared to $7.93 billion a year earlier. Net income amounted to $1.68 billion, equivalent to $3.73 per share, as opposed to $1.4 billion, or $3.10 per share.

Netflix’s strong performance reaffirms its dominant position in the streaming industry, leaving its competitors struggling to achieve profitability. One notable illustration of its strength lies in its pricing power. The company has decided to maintain the subscription cost of its ad tier at $6.99 per month in the United States. Meanwhile, it has increased the prices for its basic and premium services, with its standard plan remaining unchanged.

These price adjustments coincide with Netflix’s efforts to enhance its profitability amid rising production expenses. The recent agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has committed the company to higher wages and monetary benefits based on the popularity of its streaming content. This contract with AMPTP is expected to elevate content production costs when a new agreement is reached with striking actors. Talks with SAG-AFTRA have been halted for approximately a week, with Netflix expressing optimism about reaching a resolution with actors despite challenges.

The company anticipates an 11% surge in revenue during the fourth quarter, projected at $8.69 billion. However, it cautioned that the strength of the U.S. dollar in recent months could exert a negative impact of approximately $200 million on fourth-quarter revenue. Regarding Netflix’s profitability, the streaming platform expects its full-year 2023 operating margin to be approximately 20%, marking the high end of its prior forecast range of 18% to 20%. It also predicts that full-year 2024 will see operating margins between 22% and 23%.

In response to shareholder concerns about its executive compensation model, Netflix announced plans for “substantial changes” in 2024, transitioning to a more conventional model while maintaining performance-based criteria. In 2022, CEO Greg Peters and former co-CEO Reed Hastings each earned over $50 million, with Hastings primarily receiving stock options, and Peters opting for a $20 million base salary along with stock compensation.

After the appointment of Greg Peters as co-CEO, Netflix imposed a salary cap of $3 million for executives, though they will still be eligible for an annual target bonus and additional stock incentives.

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