# Netflix Stock Falls Despite Profitable Quarter

> Netflix stock drops to 2026 low as revenue growth slows but earnings remain strong.
- Title: Netflix Stock Falls Despite Profitable Quarter · Seekingalpha
- Summary: Netflix stock drops to 2026 low as revenue growth slows but earnings remain strong. Netflix's stock fell to a 2026 low after reporting a profitable quarter…
- Keywords: netflix, revenue, earnings, stock, nasdaq, stock market, financial performance, money, business, Falls, Despite, Profitable
- Source: Seekingalpha — https://seekingalpha.com/article/4955967-netflix-the-revenue-slowdown-is-real-the-earnings-slowdown-isnt
- Author: Nicolas Bolsinger
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:14:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: netflix, revenue, earnings, stock, nasdaq, stock market, financial performance, money, business
## Netflix Reports Profitable Quarter
Netflix posted one of its most profitable quarters with EPS up 49% and a 34.6% operating margin.
## Stock Falls to 2026 Low
The stock fell to a 2026 low on a softer outlook despite strong earnings.
## Revenue Growth Slowing
Revenue growth below 10% in January’s guidance would move the analyst to hold Netflix stock.
## Earnings Still Strong
Excluding a $2.8B one-time WBD termination fee, earnings grow about 25%.
## Key takeaway

Netflix's stock fell to a 2026 low after reporting a profitable quarter with 49% EPS growth and 34.6% operating margin, though revenue growth is slowing.