When is Netflix's earnings date and what should investors expect?
Netflix will report second-quarter 2025 results on July 17, with analysts forecasting 15.6% revenue growth driven by ad-supported subscriptions and live sports expansion.
What to expect from Netflix's earnings
Netflix is scheduled to announce its second-quarter (Q2) 2025 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, 17 July.
Analysts anticipate continued strong performance, building upon the company's robust first-quarter results.
For Q2, consensus estimates project revenue of approximately $11.048 billion, marking a 15.6% increase year-over-year (YoY), and a pre-tax profit of $3.55 billion, up 41% YoY.
Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to rise to around $7.07, up from $6.61 in the previous quarter. This growth is attributed to the expansion of Netflix's ad-supported tier and its ventures into live sports programming.
Ad-supported tier driving growth
The ad-supported subscription model, introduced in 2022, has significantly contributed to Netflix's revenue streams.
By early 2025, this tier had attracted 94 million monthly active users, up from 40 million the previous year.
Trading platform users should note that the company's proprietary ad technology, Netflix Ads Suite, delivers personalised advertisements with a low ad load, enhancing user experience.
Netflix aims to double its ad revenue by the end of fiscal 2025, targeting $9 billion by fiscal 2030.
Live sports and content diversification
In addition to advertising, Netflix has been investing in live sports content, including events like WWE matches and NFL games.
These initiatives are part of the company's broader strategy to diversify its content offerings and attract a wider audience.
Share trading investors should consider how this expansion could impact long-term subscriber retention and engagement.
The move into live sports represents a significant shift from Netflix's traditional on-demand content model.
Analyst sentiment and valuation concerns
Despite these positive developments, some analysts express caution regarding Netflix's high valuation with some analysts recently downgrading the stock from "buy" to "neutral," citing that much of the anticipated growth may already be priced in.
According to LSEG Data & Analysis and as of 10 July 2025, the majority of analysts retain their ‘strong buy’ or ‘buy’ ratings, though.
Netflix LSEG Data & Analysis chart
Netflix has a TipRanks Smart Score of ‘6 Neutral’ and is rated as a ‘buy’ with 28 ’buy’ and 10 ‘hold’ recommendations (as of 10/07/2025).
Netflix TipRanks Smart Score chart
The firm estimates a less than 10% upside over the next year, suggesting that Netflix needs time to execute its growth strategies effectively.
Technical Analysis of the Netflix share price
Online trading participants should note that as of 9 July, 2025, Netflix's stock is trading at $1,275.31, close to its late June all-time high at $1,341.15.
Netflix daily candlestick chart
A rise above the recent all-time high may lead to the $1,500.00 region being targeted and reached before year-end.
The short-term uptrend is deemed to be intact while the support zone, made up of the early May highs and late May-to-June lows at $1,180.61-to-$1,159.44, holds.
The long-term trend will technically remain bullish while the Netflix share price stays above its April trough at $821.10.
Investment considerations and outlook
Investors will be closely monitoring the upcoming earnings report for insights into Netflix's performance and future outlook.
Particular attention will be paid to advertising revenue growth and expansion into new content areas.
Share dealing investors should consider the company's ability to maintain subscriber growth while successfully monetising its ad-supported tier.
The streaming market remains competitive, with Netflix needing to balance content investment with profitability targets.
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Remember that earnings announcements can create significant volatility in stock prices, and all trading carries risk. Consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before trading.
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