Netflix reported Q2 2023 revenue of $8.2 billion and operating profit of $1.8 billion, aligning with forecasts. Paid net additions reached 5.9 million. The company is targeting a full-year 2023 operating margin of 18% to 20%.
Successfully launched paid sharing in over 100 countries, with revenue in each region now higher than pre-launch levels and sign-ups exceeding cancellations.
Q2 revenue and operating profit were generally in line with forecasts, with revenue growth expected to accelerate in the second half of 2023 due to paid sharing and ad-supported plan growth.
Netflix leads in streaming engagement, holding the top original streaming series in the US for 24 of the first 25 weeks of 2023 and the top movie for 21 weeks, according to Nielsen.
Focus remains on creating must-watch content, improving monetization, growing the enjoyment of games, and enhancing the service for members to reaccelerate growth.
Netflix anticipates revenue growth to accelerate in the second half of 2023, driven by increased monetization from paid sharing and continued expansion of the ad-supported plan. For Q3 2023, the company forecasts revenue of $8.5 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase. They expect Q3 operating income of $1.9 billion and an operating margin of 22%.
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