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Observer
a day ago
- Business
- Observer
Netflix beats Q2 expectations
Dubai - Netflix has reinforced its position as the global streaming leader after reporting strong second-quarter results that surpassed expectations across all key metrics. The company posted revenues of USD 11.1 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $7.19, driven by solid international performance and the impact of a weaker US dollar. Netflix also revised its full-year guidance upward, with projected sales reaching up to USD 45.2 billion and an operating margin of 29.5%, highlighting a business that is scaling efficiently and delivering strong financial leverage. Net income is on track to exceed USD 10 billion for the first time in company history. Despite the impressive numbers, Netflix shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading, likely a result of the stock's nearly 90% rally over the past 12 months. According to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro, "These results reinforce Netflix's dominance in the streaming sector. The company is successfully combining international growth with innovation in advertising and technology, all while continuing to deliver premium content." A key highlight for investors is the rapid growth of Netflix's ad-supported tier, which now boasts over 94 million monthly active users. The company expects to roughly double its advertising revenue in 2025, marking a significant step in building a powerful new growth engine. Netflix is also leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline production processes and enhance viewer targeting initiatives that are expected to further support margin expansion in the long term. 'As Netflix continues to grow, it's clear that the company's strategy is firing on all cylinders,' said Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. 'The focus on diversifying revenue through advertising, live sports, and localized content—puts Netflix in a strong position to capture even more market share globally.' The company's robust pipeline includes highly anticipated new seasons of global hits like Stranger Things and Wednesday. In addition, its flagship series Squid Game has already broken viewership records within its first three days of release, setting the stage for strong subscriber growth and engagement in the second half of the year.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Netflix beats Q2 expectations, raises full-year forecasts
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Netflix has reinforced its position as the global streaming leader after reporting strong second-quarter results that surpassed expectations across all key metrics. The company posted revenues of USD 11.1 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of USD 7.19, driven by solid international performance and the impact of a weaker US dollar. Netflix also revised its full-year guidance upward, with projected sales reaching up to USD 45.2 billion and an operating margin of 29.5%, highlighting a business that is scaling efficiently and delivering strong financial leverage. Net income is on track to exceed USD 10 billion for the first time in company history. Despite the impressive numbers, Netflix shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading, likely a result of the stock's nearly 90% rally over the past 12 months. According to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro, "These results reinforce Netflix's dominance in the streaming sector. The company is successfully combining international growth with innovation in advertising and technology, all while continuing to deliver premium content." A key highlight for investors is the rapid growth of Netflix's ad-supported tier, which now boasts over 94 million monthly active users. The company expects to roughly double its advertising revenue in 2025, marking a significant step in building a powerful new growth engine. Netflix is also leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline production processes and enhance viewer targeting—initiatives that are expected to further support margin expansion in the long term. 'As Netflix continues to grow, it's clear that the company's strategy is firing on all cylinders,' said Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. 'The focus on diversifying revenue—through advertising, live sports, and localized content—puts Netflix in a strong position to capture even more market share globally.' As always, compelling content remains at the heart of Netflix's strategy. The company's robust pipeline includes highly anticipated new seasons of global hits like Stranger Things and Wednesday. In addition, its flagship series Squid Game has already broken viewership records within its first three days of release—setting the stage for strong subscriber growth and engagement in the second half of the year. While competition from major players such as Disney, Apple, and Amazon persists, Netflix continues to lead the industry. Its strategic focus on innovation and global expansion ensures it remains uniquely positioned to drive sustainable, long-term growth. About eToro eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers you to invest, share and learn. We were founded in 2007 with the vision of a world where everyone can trade and invest in a simple and transparent way. Today we have 40 million registered users from 75 countries. We believe there is power in shared knowledge and that we can become more successful by investing together. So we've created a collaborative investment community designed to provide you with the tools you need to grow your knowledge and wealth. On eToro, you can hold a range of traditional and innovative assets and choose how you invest: trade directly, invest in a portfolio, or copy other investors. You can visit our media centre here for our latest news.
Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Netflix Beats Q2 Expectations, Raises Full-Year Forecasts
Netflix has reinforced its position as the global streaming leader after reporting strong second-quarter results that surpassed expectations across all key company posted revenues of USD 11.1 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of USD 7.19, driven by solid international performance and the impact of a weaker US dollar. Netflix also revised its full-year guidance upward, with projected sales reaching up to USD 45.2 billion and an operating margin of 29.5%, highlighting a business that is scaling efficiently and delivering strong financial leverage. Net income is on track to exceed USD 10 billion for the first time in company the impressive numbers, Netflix shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading, likely a result of the stock's nearly 90% rally over the past 12 to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro, "These results reinforce Netflix's dominance in the streaming sector. The company is successfully combining international growth with innovation in advertising and technology, all while continuing to deliver premium content."A key highlight for investors is the rapid growth of Netflix's ad-supported tier, which now boasts over 94 million monthly active users. The company expects to roughly double its advertising revenue in 2025, marking a significant step in building a powerful new growth engine. Netflix is also leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline production processes and enhance viewer targeting—initiatives that are expected to further support margin expansion in the long term.'As Netflix continues to grow, it's clear that the company's strategy is firing on all cylinders,' said Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. 'The focus on diversifying revenue—through advertising, live sports, and localized content—puts Netflix in a strong position to capture even more market share globally.'As always, compelling content remains at the heart of Netflix's strategy. The company's robust pipeline includes highly anticipated new seasons of global hits like Stranger Things and Wednesday. In addition, its flagship series Squid Game has already broken viewership records within its first three days of release—setting the stage for strong subscriber growth and engagement in the second half of the year. While competition from major players such as Disney, Apple, and Amazon persists, Netflix continues to lead the industry. Its strategic focus on innovation and global expansion ensures it remains uniquely positioned to drive sustainable, long-term growth.
Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bitcoin Breaches $120K as Funds Pour In
TDT | Manama Bitcoin has crossed the USD 120,000 mark for the first time, propelled by a wave of institutional investment that analysts say is driving the first truly mature bull market in the cryptocurrency's history. Bitcoin hitting USD 120,000 means one bitcoin now trades for that amount in US dollars, reflecting its rising market value as a digital asset. Fuelled by robust inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and strategic allocations by large public and private institutions, the world's largest cryptocurrency is now firmly positioning itself as a mainstream asset class. Institutional traction Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro, said the ongoing surge reflects a shift from retail speculation to structural demand. 'Institutional adoption is growing, and this is the first real bull market where institutional participation is front and centre,' he said, pointing to major corporations adding bitcoin to their treasuries and sovereign funds entering the space through regulated investment products. Retirement plans, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers are now actively investing in bitcoin ETFs, making multi-billion-dollar entries into a market defined by finite supply. Gilbert added that this persistent demand is a key driver behind bitcoin's sustained rally. Macro conditions align Loose global monetary policy and rising money supply continue to make a compelling case for bitcoin's appeal as a decentralised, fixed-supply asset. Gilbert explained that in such conditions, bitcoin is 'cementing itself as an alternative store of value.' While the crypto market has seen dramatic climbs in previous cycles, the current bull run is distinguished by its fundamental strength and breadth of participation, rather than hype. Retail yet to peak Despite the record prices, analysts believe the retail segment is still far from saturation. Gilbert noted that mainstream adoption remains in its early stages and that bitcoin is still an emerging component in diversified portfolios. 'This is just the beginning of widespread adoption, seamless integration with traditional finance, and robust regulatory frameworks,' he said. With increased trust, improving regulations, and global financial integration, analysts expect the upward momentum to continue well into the second half of 2025.
Observer
6 days ago
- Business
- Observer
Bitcoin surges over $120,000 for the first time
Bitcoin has surged past $120,000 for the first time, marking yet another record in what's shaping up to be a monumental rise. Strong ETF inflows and a solid macro backdrop have helped drive market momentum, and that momentum keeps driving new all-time highs. The pace of gains in recent weeks reflects not just growing demand but the growing maturity of bitcoin as an asset class, according to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. What we're seeing now is sustained interest, supported by structural inflows, rather than short-term speculation. That matches the most crucial shift, which is who's buying. Institutional adoption is growing, and this is the first real bull market where institutional participation is front and centre. Publicly traded companies are now adopting bitcoin as part of their treasury strategy, with some making multi-billion-dollar allocations. At the same time, retirement funds and sovereign wealth funds are starting to gain exposure through ETFs, adding to the wave of demand chasing a fixed supply. Central banks keep running expansive monetary policies, and the global money supply keeps rising. In that environment, an asset with a fixed, decentralised supply cements itself as an alternative store of value. Importantly, retail adoption is still only getting started. Bitcoin as an asset in an investment portfolio is still in its infancy, and that in itself creates a huge opportunity for Bitcoin and crypto to flourish over the next decade. This is just the beginning of widespread adoption, seamless integration with traditional finance, and robust regulatory frameworks. As performance continues, trust builds and adoption grows. Bitcoin is fast becoming a 'must-have' in an investment portfolio with its strong risk-adjusted returns. Looking ahead, continued institutional allocation feels inevitable, especially with an improving regulatory environment, and that will serve as a tailwind for Bitcoin through the rest of 2025.
