Bisina Somto
Netflix (NFLX) experienced a remarkable 16% surge in its share price on Thursday, following the release of their Q3 2023 quarterly revenue report. Netflix unveiled its Q3 2023 financial performance, reporting a revenue of $8.54 billion.
This figure represented a 7.8% increase year-on-year, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations. The primary driver behind this impressive revenue growth was an unexpected surge in subscriptions.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn Q3 2023, Netflix attracted 8.76 million new subscriptions, far surpassing the 5.49 million forecasted by Street Account.
A significant contributor to this surge in subscriptions was Netflix’s ad-based membership, which witnessed a substantial 70% growth since Q2 2023. Remarkably, 30% of new subscribers in countries with access to the ad-supported plan opted for it.
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This ad-supported plan is currently available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The plan’s success is evident, and it is likely to continue as an attractive option for viewers looking for more budget-friendly streaming options.
Here’s a summary of Netflix’s Q3 2023 performance:
Revenue: $8.54 billion, marking a 7.8% YoY increase.
Operating Margin: 22.4%, a 3.1% YoY increase.
Net Income: $1.677 billion, demonstrating a robust 19.96% YoY growth.
Earnings per Share: $3.73, rising by 20.3% YoY.
Paid Subscribers Growth: 8.76 million new subscribers joined, reflecting a remarkable 263.5% YoY growth.
Global Paid Streaming Membership: The total now stands at 247.15 million, marking a steady 10.78% increase.
Following the release of the revenue report, Netflix’s share price soared by 16.1%, closing at $401.77 on Nasdaq, a significant gain of $55.58. Looking ahead to the fourth quarter of 2023, the company has forecasted a 10.7% YoY increase in revenue, projecting it to reach $8.69 billion.
However, there is a conservative outlook for the operating margin, with an expected drop to 13.3%. For the full year 2023, Netflix anticipates maintaining an operating margin of 20%. It’s important to note that despite uncertainties, the company expects new subscriber additions in Q4 2023 to remain consistent with the Q3 2023 figures.
One interesting aspect of Netflix’s performance is its resilience in the face of the Hollywood actors and writers’ strike, which commenced in July.
Netflix, along with other members of the USA’s Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, has been involved in signing higher wages for actors and writers. While these agreements will lead to higher costs for content creation, it appears that Netflix’s financial health remains robust.
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