NASDAQ:WBD News 18 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Netflix shares dropped about 7% in premarket trading Wednesday after the company paused share buybacks and confirmed an $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets. Quarterly revenue reached $12.1 billion, narrowly beating estimates, but 2026 guidance fell short of some analyst expectations. Netflix secured $67.2 billion in bridge financing for the deal. The Warner board backed the revised offer.

Netflix shares fell 1.1% premarket after the company reported a slight earnings beat but warned of higher deal-related costs tied to its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets. The company will halt share buybacks to conserve cash for the deal. Netflix posted $12.1 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, topping estimates, and paid subscribers rose above 325 million. Shares dropped about 7% in early Frankfurt trading.

Netflix shares fell 4.9% to $82.98 in after-hours trading after the company forecast first-quarter earnings below FactSet estimates. The drop followed a regular session close down 0.8%. Investors are watching Netflix’s $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. and awaiting details on the shareholder vote. Netflix reported over 325 million paid memberships and fourth-quarter revenue of $12.051 billion.

Netflix will report fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday’s U.S. market close, with options markets signaling a possible 7% stock swing by week’s end. Investors are focused on financing and regulatory risks tied to the Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Shares have fallen nearly 30% since October’s earnings miss. Analysts expect revenue of $11.97 billion and EPS of $0.55.