What does the business do?
Netflix provides a streaming entertainment service offering television programmes, films and games. It earns most of its revenue from membership fees and also sells advertising on its ad-supported service. It commissions, produces and licenses content, then distributes that content through its platform to members across many countries.
What to look at next
The detailed profile connects the business explanation with historical financial observations and their definitions.
- Business model: Streaming memberships, content and advertising.
- Measures to understand: Revenue, operating profit and cash flow.
- Important distinctions: Content payments versus content amortisation.
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