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Netflix tumbles as Hastings steps aside, signaling a changing of the guard
business1 month ago

Netflix tumbles as Hastings steps aside, signaling a changing of the guard

Netflix shares dropped over 9% after a strong revenue beat and a pivotal leadership transition: co‑founder Reed Hastings said he will step down as chairman when his term ends in June, handing day‑to‑day control to co‑CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos. The report showed about $12.25 billion in quarterly revenue and $5.28 billion in profit, helped by a $2.8 billion termination fee related to Netflix’s shelved Warner Bros. Discovery deal, a bid war that ultimately favored Paramount Skydance. Management stressed growth in advertising and new bets such as live sports, podcasts, and games as streaming competition intensifies.

via Yahoo|
#business#greg-peters#netflix
Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings steps down as chair after nearly 30 years
streaming1 month ago

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings steps down as chair after nearly 30 years

Reed Hastings will not stand for re-election to Netflix’s board and will step down as chairman when his current term expires at the June annual meeting, ending nearly 30 years with the company to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits. Netflix reported $12.25 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, up 16.2% year‑over‑year, driven by member growth, higher pricing, and ad revenue, while continuing to push into live content, podcasts, and games; it also paid a $2.8 billion breakup fee after walking away from an $83 billion Warner Bros. deal, raised prices to $19.99 for the cheapest ad‑free plan, and plans a mobile app revamp focused on vertical video.

via The Verge|
#earnings#netflix#philanthropy
Reed Hastings Exits Netflix Board to Focus on Philanthropy
business1 month ago

Reed Hastings Exits Netflix Board to Focus on Philanthropy

Netflix founder Reed Hastings is stepping down from the company's board and will not seek reelection at the June annual meeting to devote more time to his philanthropic efforts. He had reduced his day-to-day responsibilities in 2023 to executive chairman, while Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters lead Netflix as it grows with new revenue streams like advertising and merchandise. Hastings is also pursuing other ventures, including a stake in Utah's Powder Mountain ski resort.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#board-of-directors#business#leadership-transition
Netflix Beats Q1 Revenue And Earnings, Yet Shares Fall On Hastings Exit And Margin Outlook
business1 month ago

Netflix Beats Q1 Revenue And Earnings, Yet Shares Fall On Hastings Exit And Margin Outlook

Netflix topped Q1 expectations with $12.25 billion in revenue and $1.23 per share, but shares fell after hours as investors weighed Reed Hastings’s upcoming departure and a projected 1.5% drop in operating margins for Q2. The company kept full‑year margins around 32% and cited slightly higher‑than‑planned subscription revenue, noting it ended 2025 with over 325 million global subscribers (while no longer regularly disclosing subscriber totals). It also pointed to subscriber gains tied to the World Baseball Classic in Japan and March price increases, and mentioned it had bowed out of a Warner Bros. Discovery deal, as earnings season kicks off in tech/media.

via Deadline|
#business#earnings#netflix
Hastings: Theatrical Isn’t Netflix’s Core, Even as a Big Theatrical Push Looms
business4 months ago

Hastings: Theatrical Isn’t Netflix’s Core, Even as a Big Theatrical Push Looms

Reed Hastings said on a podcast that theatrical is not Netflix’s core business, aligning with a long-term, core-focused approach, even as Netflix gears up for a major theatrical push following its Warner Bros. deal; Ted Sarandos later signaled that, once the deal closes, Netflix will run a robust theatrical distribution engine with a 45-day window and a goal to win box office, highlighting a shift in stance from Hastings but a continued strategic pivot for the company.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#business#netflix
"Netflix Co-Founder Donates $1.1 Billion in Stock to Silicon Valley Nonprofit"
business2 years ago

"Netflix Co-Founder Donates $1.1 Billion in Stock to Silicon Valley Nonprofit"

Netflix founder Reed Hastings has gifted over $1.1 billion worth of Netflix stock to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, constituting about 40% of his Netflix stock. This move comes as the stock closed at $575.08. Hastings, with a net worth of $6.6 billion, has previously donated to educational institutions and has stepped down as co-CEO of Netflix. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation is the largest charitable foundation in Silicon Valley and has not yet commented on the donation.

via Deadline|
#business#donation#netflix
"Netflix CEO Donates $1.1 Billion in Stock to Silicon Valley Foundation"
philanthropy2 years ago

"Netflix CEO Donates $1.1 Billion in Stock to Silicon Valley Foundation"

Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and executive chairman, has gifted 2 million shares of Netflix stock, valued at about $1.1 billion, to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, as part of his ongoing philanthropic efforts. This substantial donation adds to Hastings' history of supporting educational initiatives and historically Black colleges and universities, reflecting his commitment to addressing systemic inequities and supporting underprivileged communities.

via Variety|
#charitable-donation#netflix#philanthropy
"Netflix Founder Reed Hastings Sells $1.1 Billion in Company Shares"
business2 years ago

"Netflix Founder Reed Hastings Sells $1.1 Billion in Company Shares"

Netflix co-founder and executive chairman Reed Hastings has gifted two million shares of his holdings in the streaming giant, valued at over $1.1 billion, to an undisclosed entity. This represents about 40% of Hastings' direct holdings and was disclosed in a regulatory filing. While the recipient is unknown, Hastings has a history of philanthropy, including a $120 million donation to historically Black colleges and universities in 2020. Hastings retains just under three million Netflix shares with a value of around $1.7 billion and has historically sold several tranches of options, netting him around $2 billion.

via CNBC|
#business#donation#netflix
Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters to Receive $40 Million Pay Packages in 2024
business2 years ago

Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters to Receive $40 Million Pay Packages in 2024

Netflix's board has approved the 2024 pay packages for its top executives, with co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters set to receive $40 million each. Sarandos' pay remains the same as in 2023, while Peters' compensation sees a 5% increase. Former CEO Reed Hastings, now executive chairman, will receive $1 million, down from $3 million in 2023. The company made changes to the structure of the pay packages, including eliminating the option for executives to choose between cash salary and stock options. The packages consist of base salaries, cash bonuses, and stock awards.

via Variety|
#business#executive-compensation#greg-peters