Netflix crushes subscriber expectations while cheering success in sports - MarketWatch

1. Netflix gained 18.9 million new subscribers exceeding estimates of 9.77 million. 2. Live sports programming, like NFL Christmas games, boosted subscriber growth significantly. 3. Post-earnings, Netflix will end quarterly subscriber updates, shifting focus to ad monetization. 4. Analysts expect revenue growth to continue despite potential subscriber churn from sports events. 5. Netflix stock seen as volatile; price hikes might affect subscriber retention negatively.