Netflix — Apr 10, 2026 release
Fiscal 2026 first-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0001065280-26-000137
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Operating margin
“31.5%”
Period
FY2026
Measure
GAAP-tied
Source
Prose
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Revenue for FY2026
“$50.7-$51.7B”
Operating margin for FY2026
“31.5%”
Revenue for Q2 FY2026
“$12,574”
Y/Y % Growth for Q2 FY2026
“13.5%”
Operating Income for Q2 FY2026
“$4,105”
Net Income for Q2 FY2026
“$3,327”
Diluted EPS for Q2 FY2026
“$0.78”
Long-term financial priorities for the long term
“sustain healthy revenue growth, expand operating profit and margin, and deliver growing free cash flow”
Operating margin for Q2 FY2026
“32.6%”
Operating margin for Q3 FY2026
“year-over-year operating margin growth in Q3 and Q4 in order to deliver our 2026 margin target”
Advertising revenue for FY2026
“$3B”
FCF for FY2026
“approximately $12.5B”
Free cash flow for FY2026
“approximately $12.5B”
Annual cash content spend to amortization ra… for FY2026
“~1.1x”
Cash content spend to amortization ratio for FY2026
“~1.1x”
Share repurchase authorization remaining for Q1 FY2026
“$6.8B”
Exhibit 99.1 · the passage around this item
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X-neutral basis 1 ) and operating income grew 18%. Both were ahead of our guidance due to slightly higher-than-planned subscription revenue. We continue to project 2026 revenue of $50.7-$51.7B and an operating margin of 31.5%. • We have a clear strategy and strong conviction in our long runway of growth, with three areas of focus to achieve our goals: ◦ Delivering more entertainment value to members : Our primary internal quality engagement metric hit an all time high in Q1 and we continue to expand our offering with video podcasts, our first regional live event — the World Baseball Classic, which broke viewing records in Japan — and, in early April, a new standalone gaming app for kids. ◦ Leveraging technology to improve our service : We are continually expanding how we can leverage AI to improve the member experience, and in Q1 we acquired InterPositive to provide our creators with a broader set of GenAI tools. We are also redesigning our mobile experience, including the launch of vertical video at the end of the month. ◦ Improving monetization : Our recent price changes have gone well, reflecting the strong value we provide members and our advertising revenue remains on track to reach $3B in 2026, up 2x year-over-year. • The entertainment business remains extraordinarily dynamic and competitive. We’re in a strong position and are working hard to build on our advantages. Over the years, we’ve learned
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