Netflix shares moved lower in post-earnings trading after the company reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded market expectations but signaled a more cautious capital strategy for the year ahead. Investors appeared to focus less on the earnings beat and more on the company’s decision to pause share repurchases while accelerating content investment amid a pending acquisition. The market reaction reflects growing sensitivity to capital allocation choices rather than headline profitability alone. While revenue and earnings topped forecasts, uncertainty surrounding acquisition execution and rising content costs weighed on sentiment, equity strategists from Altiryus note. Netflix reported quarterly revenue of $12.05 billion, surpassing...
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