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Netflix Hits Records Amid Holiday Surge and Stock Gains

1/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Netflix released the final Stranger Things parts on December 25 and 31, setting records.
Analysts expect fourth-quarter earnings on January 20, with earnings per share (EPS) of 55 cents and revenue of $11.97 billion.
Two Congress members sold their Netflix shares in December, potentially missing holiday-quarter gains.
Netflix stock closed at $90.32, up 7.5%, as U.S. President Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10%.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, Netflix began as a DVD rental service, launching its subscription model in 1999. The company went public in 2002, raising $82.5 million, and disrupted traditional rental giants like Blockbuster. By 2023, Netflix had evolved into a dominant streaming platform, shaping the future of media consumption and sparking debates on content ownership.

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Story summary

Netflix released the final Stranger Things parts on December 25 and 31, setting records.
Analysts expect fourth-quarter earnings on January 20, with earnings per share (EPS) of 55 cents and revenue of $11.97 billion.
Two Congress members sold their Netflix shares in December, potentially missing holiday-quarter gains.
Netflix stock closed at $90.32, up 7.5%, as U.S. President Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10%.

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