Netflix | Q2 2025: record margins, ad growth and the return of global hits
Netflix confirmed in Q2 2025 that its transformation strategy is on solid footing - both in profitability and global growth. The company exceeded market expectations and its own projections, reporting strong revenue growth, operating margin expansion and exceptional free cash flow performance. At the same time, investments in the advertising business and user interface are beginning to take full effect, opening up new avenues for monetization. Key metrics such as earnings per share and operating income have reached record levels, confirming Netflix's ability to scale its business in an increasingly competitive environment.

Content offerings again played a critical role. The third series of Squid Game, animated blockbusters and local productions from Europe and Latin America showed that global diversity and a strong brand can sustain high levels of engagement across markets. In addition, the company announced new partnerships and billions of dollars of investment in regional production,…