Netflix’s Q3 Guidance Calls for About 12% Revenue Growth. Here’s the Bar for Oct. 20

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX ) shares are in the spotlight Monday, with earnings on deck, advertising and revenue growth in focus, recent analyst activity and a technical setup showing the stock trying to stabilize under its 20-day average. Earnings Preview & History Netflix is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings on Oct. 20 after the market closes.

88 billion. For the prior quarter, Netflix reported earnings per share of 80 cents, beating the consensus estimate of 79 cents. 59 billion. 86 billion, or roughly 12% growth, after second-quarter growth slowed to 11% on an FX-neutral basis.

Advertising will also be in focus, with S&P Global estimating second-quarter ad revenue at $618 million, up almost 80% from a year earlier but below expectations. 2% and its outlook for the rest of the year, including content spending that is expected to rise about 10% in 2026, should offer additional signals. 30. 00) (Oct.

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49), which is often where "make-or-break" decisions happen for swing traders. " Momentum is improving on the MACD: it’s above its signal line and the histogram is positive, which suggests downside pressure is easing versus the prior downswing. In plain terms, when MACD is above its signal line, it often means the recent selling wave is losing control even if the bigger trend hasn’t fully turned. Key levels are tight right now, which can amplify moves if either side breaks.

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