Netflix is a global entertainment service provider that delivers a diverse library of TV series, films, games, and live programming. The company operates a direct-to-consumer streaming model, focusing on content variety and user experience to drive member engagement and global subscriber growth.
Based on Q1 2026 filing
The core business segment providing on-demand access to a vast catalog of original and licensed content. It utilizes a tiered subscription model, including ad-supported and ad-free options, allowing users to stream content across various internet-connected devices.
Netflix Streaming Service, Netflix Games, Netflix Ad-Supported Plan
Individual consumers, Households
A global leader in the streaming entertainment market with a significant first-mover advantage in original content production and data-driven personalization.
Global, North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific
Mass market consumers, Mobile gamers
Content production studios, Cloud infrastructure providers, Licensed intellectual property owners, Internet service providers
Retail consumers, Advertisers
Walt Disney
DIS
Direct streaming competitor with Disney+ and Hulu
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
WBD
Direct streaming competitor with Max
Apple
AAPL
Direct streaming competitor with Apple TV+
Amazon
AMZN
Direct streaming competitor with Prime Video
Comcast
CMCSA
Direct-to-consumer streaming competitor
Fox Corporation
FOXA
Competitor for audience attention and streaming advertising
Electronic Arts
EA
Broad entertainment competitor for consumer leisure time
EchoStar
SATS
OTT video streaming competitor.
Alphabet Inc.
GOOGL
Competitor for consumer attention via YouTube
Liberty Media Corporation
FWONK
Alternative audio-visual entertainment provider
Night School Studio
Video game development studio
Scanline VFX
Visual effects and animation studio
Common questions about Netflix
Netflix is a global entertainment service provider that delivers a diverse library of TV series, films, games, and live programming. The company operates a direct-to-consumer streaming model, focusing on content variety and user experience to drive member engagement and global subscriber growth.
Netflix (NFLX) has a market capitalization of $376.02B and trades on NASDAQ.
Netflix generated $46.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $13.4B, representing a net margin of 28.5%. Gross margin stands at 49.0%, with free cash flow of $11.9B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Netflix's key competitors include The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Apple, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Netflix has approximately 13,000 employees.