Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) reports Q3 FY2026 total revenue above USD 12.86 billion — meets or beats own guidance (earnings report 17 October 2026)
Miss
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Published on 2. October 2026
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Predicted for 17. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Netflix issued Q3 FY2026 guidance of USD 12.86 billion — slightly below the original analyst consensus of ~USD 13.0 billion; the reset consensus (36 analysts) stands at USD 12.88 billion. In Q2 FY2026, Netflix reported in-line results but guided Q3 revenue at 11.7% growth to USD 12.86 billion. Q1 FY2026 revenue grew 16% y/y. Netflix historically beats its own guidance in ~60% of quarters. No direct Polymarket/Kalshi market available; calibrated via guidance beat rate and conservative management track record.
Data basis for this prediction
- MarketBeat / Moomoo: Netflix Q3 FY2026 Revenue Consensus 12,88 Mrd. USD (36 Analysten, Oktober 2026)
- Netflix Q2 FY2026 Shareholder Letter: Q3 Guidance 12,86 Mrd. USD (Variety, 16. Juli 2026)
- Netflix Q1 FY2026 Form 8-K SEC: Revenue +16 % y/y (April 2026)
- Yahoo Finance: Netflix Earnings Date 17. Oktober 2026
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Netflix Q3-Earnings werden am 20. Oktober 2026 veröffentlicht, nicht am 17. Oktober wie in der Vorhersage angegeben. Eine Bestätigung bis zum Stichtag 17. Oktober ist damit definitiv unmöglich. Quellen: MarketBeat, Hudson Labs Netflix Q3 Preview.
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