Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers in 2025
In a strategic shift, Netflix announces it will stop disclosing subscriber metrics, aiming to focus on revenue and engagement instead.
- Netflix's decision mirrors a trend among tech giants like Apple, focusing on financial metrics over subscriber counts.
- Shares dropped following the announcement, reflecting investor uncertainty about the absence of subscriber data.
- Analysts remain optimistic, citing strong fundamentals and potential in advertising and global markets.
- The move is part of a broader shift as Netflix evolves its business model, including ad-supported tiers and variable pricing.
- Despite the change, Netflix continues to see substantial growth, with significant subscriber additions in the first quarter of 2024.