The numbers
13% — Netflix’s Q2 income development 12 months over 12 months to $12.6 billion, which is in step with expectations.
2% — Viewership hours grew 2% within the first half of the 12 months vs. 1.5% in the identical interval in 2025.
-8% — Reports famous that Netflix’s stock dropped in after-hours buying and selling, probably as a result of firm narrowing its income forecast for 2026 to $51.0 billion to $51.4 billion.
$3 billion — The firm introduced it was closing in on its upfront shut and is on tempo for $3 billion in advert income in 2026.
The watercooler speak
Netflix had quite a bit occurring heading into its second-quarter earnings name on Thursday.