Netflix Underperforms on Stock Buyback Metric in Q1 2026 Earnings Report
Netflix (NFLX) reported a slower-than-expected stock buyback pace in Q1 2026, repurchasing only $1.3 billion compared to a $2.3 billion quarterly average in 2025. This, combined with weaker-than-expected guidance and no changes to its capital allocation strategy, led to a 10% premarket decline in shares. Investors had hoped for increased buybacks and a revised margin outlook following the cancellation of the Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
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