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Netflix’s Mixed Bag Amid Rising Competition | Venice Beach News

Netflix’s Q2 earnings show growth but also warning signs: revenue up 13% to $12.6B, net income up 9%, but 2026 revenue forecast slashed to $51B–$51.4B. While price hikes and ad revenue (projected at $3B this year) are helping, U.S. viewership share is at its lowest since 2025, as YouTube gains ground. Investors fret over subscriber churn and stock decline, but Netflix insists engagement is strong and is doubling down on tech, live content, video podcasts, and sports to stay ahead — echoing past pivots like ads, password crackdowns, and gaming to survive competition. Listen in comfort:Get a…

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