Business Segments · Technology and development
Reportable Segment — Technology and development
Netflix Reportable Segment — Technology and development increased by 7.8% to $959.7M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.6%, from $822.82M to $959.7M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Reportable Segment — Technology and development shows an upward trend with a 12.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 17, 2026
Rolls up toR&D
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates a commitment to innovation and platform stability, which is critical for long-term competitive advantage.
Detailed definition
Costs associated with maintaining and improving the company's digital infrastructure, software platforms, and product fe...
Peer comparison
Comparable to R&D or product development expenses in software and technology firms.
Metric ID:
nflx_segment_reportable_segment_technology_and_developmentHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $668.94M | $668.94M | $668.94M | $668.94M | $702.47M | $711.25M | $735.06M | $776.51M | $822.82M | $824.68M | $853.58M | $890.3M | $959.7M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +5.0% | +1.3% | +3.3% | +5.6% | +6.0% | +0.2% | +3.5% | +4.3% | +7.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +5.0% | +6.3% | +9.9% | +16.1% | +17.1% | +15.9% | +16.1% | +14.7% | +16.6% |
Range$668.94M – $959.7M
CAGR+12.8%
Avg YoY Growth+13.1%
Median YoY Growth+15.9%
Current Streak12+ quarters growth
Similar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Netflix's reportable segment — technology and development?
- Netflix (NFLX) reported reportable segment — technology and development of $959.7M in Q1 2026.
- How has Netflix's reportable segment — technology and development changed year-over-year?
- Netflix's reportable segment — technology and development increased by 16.6% year-over-year, from $822.82M to $959.7M.
- What is the long-term trend for Netflix's reportable segment — technology and development?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Netflix's reportable segment — technology and development has grown at a 12.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.68B to $3.39B.
- What does reportable segment — technology and development mean?
- The investment in research, software development, and technical infrastructure.