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Streaming Services News 20 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Spotify stock jumps as Goldman turns bullish and Spotify pushes new AI “Prompted Playlist”

Spotify stock jumps as Goldman turns bullish and Spotify pushes new AI “Prompted Playlist”

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 14:37 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. jumped on Friday, pushing higher in afternoon trading following a rating upgrade from Goldman Sachs. The stock gained roughly 2.8%, reaching $512.71. This move is crucial as Spotify faces a critical period where investors will judge two key factors: if the price hikes hold, and if new features boost engagement enough to protect margins. The stock has struggled to gain traction following a tough run for many growth stocks. Goldman analyst Eric Sheridan upgraded Spotify to “Buy,” though he trimmed his price target to $700
23 January 2026
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Netflix stock price climbs 3% as CEO swipes at Paramount’s Warner bid; what NFLX investors watch next

Netflix stock price climbs 3% as CEO swipes at Paramount’s Warner bid; what NFLX investors watch next

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 12:51 PM ET — Regular session Netflix shares rose about 3% on Friday, recovering to $86.06 in midday trade as investors tracked fresh signals in the takeover fight for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming assets. The S&P 500 proxy SPY was up about 0.1% and the Nasdaq-100 tracker QQQ gained about 0.5%, while Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance shares were little changed. The stock has been swinging as Netflix tries to pull off a rare megadeal and fund it, with rivals and regulators in the frame. For investors, the question is less about
23 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:51 (ET) — After-hours Netflix shares dropped 2.2% to $83.54 in after-hours trading Thursday, deepening the decline sparked by its bid for key Warner Bros. Discovery assets and a cautious 2026 outlook. This stock shift is significant because the Warner deal could instantly reshape Netflix’s cash flow, capital returns, and spending outlook. Investors are weighing the potential boost from acquiring HBO Max and a broader studio catalog against the expenses involved in pulling it off. The calendar is shifting rapidly. What started as a takeover battle has become a series of deadlines and regulatory checkpoints,
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock price slips near $84 as Warner deal fight drags on — what’s next for NFLX

Netflix stock price slips near $84 as Warner deal fight drags on — what’s next for NFLX

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 10:26 AM EST — Regular session On Thursday morning, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) shares slipped roughly 1.1% to $84.41. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) showed little movement, while Paramount Skydance (PSKY) climbed around 1.8%. The Warner deal dispute is shaking up the tape beyond Netflix’s usual subscriber numbers, pricing shifts, and ad trends. Traders are weighing the chances of a raised offer and a bulkier balance sheet, sending the stock on a roller-coaster ride. Paramount Skydance pushed back the deadline for its hostile tender offer for Warner Bros Discovery to Feb. 20 on Thursday, aiming to rally
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips in premarket as Warner bid fight drags on to Feb. 20

Netflix stock slips in premarket as Warner bid fight drags on to Feb. 20

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 08:30 ET — Premarket Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $85.36 in premarket trading Thursday after Paramount Skydance pushed back the deadline for its hostile tender offer for Warner Bros Discovery to Feb. 20, prolonging the expensive takeover battle. (Reuters) The extension buys Paramount extra time to approach shareholders directly — a tender offer means buying shares right from investors — and maintains pressure on Netflix as it pursues an all-cash $82.7 billion bid for Warner’s studio and streaming units. “This new agreement only ramps up the pressure,” said Alex Fitch, portfolio manager at Harris Oakmark.
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 16:35 (EST) — After-hours Netflix (NFLX) shares slipped $1.88, or 2.2%, to $85.36 in after-hours trading Wednesday. Earlier, the stock dipped as low as $80.40 before clawing back some ground. After Tuesday’s quarterly report, Netflix shares dropped more than 4% in after-hours trading despite beating Wall Street expectations. The focus quickly shifted to the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. In response, Netflix announced it would pause its share buyback program and increase its bridge loan facility by $8.2 billion to a total of $59 billion—typically a move aimed at financing acquisitions. “Netflix has
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after earnings as $83 billion Warner Bros deal freezes buybacks

Netflix stock slides after earnings as $83 billion Warner Bros deal freezes buybacks

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:36 (EST) — Regular session Netflix shares dropped roughly 4.5% to $83.38 by midday Wednesday, continuing their slide amid the company’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming units. Shares of Warner Bros. rose about 1%, while Paramount Skydance edged down a bit. Netflix shares fell after the company posted holiday-quarter revenue and earnings that topped Wall Street estimates Tuesday night. But its 2026 revenue forecast, ranging from $50.7 billion to $51.7 billion, came in slightly below expectations at the low end. Paid subscribers surpassed 325 million, and CFO Spencer Neumann said advertising revenue
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Netflix shares dropped around 3% in early U.S. trading Wednesday, continuing their slide after earnings as investors digested the streaming giant’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The stock was down $2.62 at $84.64, having earlier fallen close to 8% to $80.40. The selling highlights just how fast Netflix’s narrative has shifted. Once driven by reliable streaming revenue and buybacks, the stock is now reacting to deal risk and concerns over how long cash remains locked up. What really counts now is that the quarter was never the main focus. Investors
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides premarket as Warner Bros deal costs eclipse an earnings beat

Netflix stock slides premarket as Warner Bros deal costs eclipse an earnings beat

NEW YORK, January 21, 2026, 09:26 EST — Premarket Netflix shares slid about 7% in premarket trading on Wednesday, extending the post-earnings drop as investors weighed a pause in share repurchases and the price tag of the company’s all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets. (Yahoo Finance) The move matters because Netflix is trying to convince shareholders it can fund an $82.7 billion deal without blunting returns, at a moment when markets are already edgy after a sharp Wall Street selloff and ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos. (Reuters) Netflix’s results did not fully calm nerves. The
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips premarket as Warner Bros bid swamps earnings beat

Netflix stock slips premarket as Warner Bros bid swamps earnings beat

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 04:51 EST — Premarket Netflix shares dipped in premarket trading Wednesday, sliding further after its earnings beat. Investors remain cautious, balancing the strong results against the $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets. The deal is stealing the spotlight. Netflix’s fourth-quarter results beat estimates, yet the focus has shifted to financing, regulatory hurdles, and the possibility of higher costs if a rival bidder jumps in. This is significant because Netflix has relied on strict cost control and buybacks to bolster both margins and its share price. A major cash acquisition changes that approach—at least
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after earnings: NFLX drops on 2026 outlook as Warner Bros bid looms

Netflix stock slides after earnings: NFLX drops on 2026 outlook as Warner Bros bid looms

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 17:06 EST — After-hours Netflix shares dropped roughly 4% in after-hours trading Tuesday, after the company’s 2026 revenue forecast came in at the low end of expectations. This came despite beating Wall Street’s sales estimates for the holiday quarter. (Reuters) This shift is significant since Netflix is shaping expectations for the upcoming earnings cycle, with investors focusing more on its Warner Bros Discovery bid than on any quarterly report. The options market had been preparing for a major move after the earnings release. (Investopedia) The acquisition battle now doubles as a live test of deal
20 January 2026
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Netflix stock sinks after hours as Q1 outlook misses FactSet; Warner bid looms

Netflix stock sinks after hours as Q1 outlook misses FactSet; Warner bid looms

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:48 EST — After-hours Netflix (NFLX) shares slipped in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company forecast first-quarter earnings per share below FactSet estimates, despite beating fourth-quarter expectations. The stock ended the regular session down 0.8% at $87.26 before falling roughly 4.9% to $82.98 in after-hours, which runs after the 4 p.m. close. (MarketScreener) The shift is significant since Netflix stands as a key indicator for both paid streaming and ad-supported models. Here, the guidance carries more weight than the headline numbers. This after-hours dip is now shaping the outlook for Wednesday’s trading, as investors weigh
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

7 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 Friday, ending a seven-session rally and closing about 2.7% below Thursday’s one-year high. The dip follows news that consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down, with Alfonso Villanueva named interim head. Verizon has climbed 16% since January 29 amid strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback plan.
Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

7 February 2026
Cisco shares rose 3% to $84.82 Friday, nearing $85 ahead of fiscal Q2 results due Feb. 11. UBS maintained a Buy rating and $90 target, citing strong product order growth and data-center demand. Investors are watching AI-related spending and U.S. economic data that could affect rates. Peers Fortinet, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks also gained.
Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Coherent Corp shares jumped 8.8% to $227.68 Friday, rebounding after a two-day slide following its quarterly results. The company reported December-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $1.29 a share, with datacenter and communications driving 72% of sales. Barclays, Stifel, and JPMorgan raised price targets to $235–$245. FMR LLC disclosed a 15% stake as of Dec. 31.
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