Netflix Q4 Earnings: Will Disney+ Slow March Toward 160 Million Subscribers?

Have new streaming competitors slowed down Netflix? That’s the main guidepost analysts and investors will be watching for on Tuesday afternoon, when the streaming heavyweight shares its fourth-quarter results. Both Disney+ and Apple TV+ launched during Netflix’s Q4. Their arrival comes after a number of media companies gave Netflix years to build its streaming lead, with Netflix entering Q4 with more than 158 million global customers. Now, as 2020 continues to unfold, Netflix will soon be fighting several other new services, including NBCU’s Peacock, HBO Max, and Quibi for viewers’ attention. That’s a matter for later, though. Netflix has typically enjoyed strong Q4 subscriber growth in the past, thanks in large part to releasing its big-budget movies and trademark shows during the holiday season. This most recent quarter was no different, with critically-acclaimed films like “The Irishman,” “Marriage Story” and Eddie Murphy’s “Dolemite Is My Name” hitting Netflix, coupled with the return of fan-favorite shows like “The Crown” and “You.” Can Netflix continue to extend its streaming lead while its rivals work to find their footing? We’ll find out more on Tuesday. Here’s what three analysts will be watching for when Netflix reports: Also Read: A New Era for Video...

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